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Direct linkErickson, William; Trerise, Sharon; Lee, Camille; VanLooy, Sara; Knowlton, Samuel; Bruyère, Susanne – Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 2013
Thirty community college websites were evaluated for compliance with federal web accessibility standards found in Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794d). Two typical sites were tested for usability by individuals with visual impairments, individuals with reading-related learning disabilities (LD), and a control group of…
Descriptors: Student Recruitment, Web Sites, Community Colleges, College Applicants
Peer reviewedSilver, Larry B.; And Others – Journal of Medical Education, 1979
This study of the role of medical school admissions committees as it relates to the mental health of applicants focuses on the composition of the committees and policies for applicants with former mental health problems. The impact of federal legislation regarding the handicapped on admissions procedures is discussed. (Author/JMD)
Descriptors: Admission Criteria, College Admission, College Applicants, Committees
Peer reviewedNelson, Eileen S.; Nelson, William R. – College Student Journal, 1980
A handicapped student must be academically and technically qualified in spite of the handicap in order to come under the protection of the law prohibiting discrimination in admission to educational programs. An institution is not required to make major modifications in an existing program. (Author)
Descriptors: College Admission, College Applicants, Court Litigation, Hearing Impairments
Redden, Martha Ross; And Others – 1978
Guidelines for assisting institutions of postsecondary education in achieving and improving access for handicapped students in compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 are provided. Primary focus of the guide is on how the Act affects the recruitment and admissions policies and practices of colleges and universities. Eight…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Admission Criteria, College Admission, College Applicants
