Supporting Students with Disabilities to be Successful in an Online Learning Environment

This study examined the factors that contributed to students with disabilities’ positive and challenging experiences transitioning remote learning in spring 2020 semester due COVID-19 pandemic at a small, two-year community college located Midwestern United States. The administered confidential survey disabilities learn about their concluded an interview Vice President for Academic Affairs gain additional insight into college’s timeline transition procedures learning. discovered both disabilities. were comfort management software Blackboard, ease of access grades, instructor helpfulness accommodations, images video instructional materials utilized courses. challenges related faculty peer communication, testing services, confidence learning, lack knowledge Student Accessibility Services. data diagnosed mental health disability less aware Services than other recommendations outlined this will help higher education institutions, faculty, student Offices design effective approaches supporting accommodation needs when taking online