
Looking back at the last decade on digital accessibility in online learning
There is a need to secure equal opportunities for students in online learning spaces – schools can do this by improving digital accessibility
There is no doubt that online learning has grown over recent times; the pandemic pushed forward digital learning, so it is now commonplace. However, alongside this growth, a need arose to secure equal opportunities for students who face challenges in interacting with digital content – from those with learning differences, mobility issues, sensory or social impairments, and long-term health conditions to offering an alternative learning format for students commuting or engaging with content whether on the bus or in the lecture theatre.
The number of disabled students and students with declared disabilities has grown, with 332,200 students declaring disabilities in 2019/2020 as they entered university. Over five years, this showed a growth of 46%.