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Year: 2022 | Month: May | Volume: 9 | Issue: 5 | Pages: 27-31

DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijrr.20220506

E-Learning- Accessibility of Students with Visual Impairment in Higher Education

G. Ravichandran1, Dr. J. Sujathamalini2, Dr. K. Gunasekaran3

1Teaching Assistant, Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation Science, Alagappa University, Karaikudi.
2Professor & Head, Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation Science, Alagappa University, Karaikudi.
3Assistant Professor, Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation Science, Alagappa University, Karaikudi

Corresponding Author: G. Ravichandran

ABSTRACT

This paper explores the e-learning accessibility of students with visual impairment to begin as a current learning method in the education system. Even in training, the significance of e-studying has improved appreciably. Although a maximum of the technically triggered accessibility management education structures and e-learning contents are conquered all accessibility there are still barriers to be considered. As a matter of current pandemic, it still seems that the subject of accessibility is still exclusively discussed on a technical level. Important aspects like target group-oriented learning methodology and course administration had improved to meet the needs of students with visual impairment. However, e-learning is as important for the accessibility for student with print disabilities and the technical adaptations of the various education structures are used in an e-learning environment of students with visual impairment. The present qualitative study explored the accessibility of e-learning of students with visual impairment. The study implied the need for training students with visual impairment to overcome the learning barriers through implementation of technological advancements such as e-learning and online learning at higher education.

Keywords: E-Learning, Accessibility, Visual Impairment.

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