ATHEN Access Technology Higher Education Network

References - Accessibility Training for Distance Learning Personnel

Sheryl Burgstahler, Ph.D.
Director, DO-IT, AccessSTEM, AccessDL
Co-Director, AccessIT, AccessComputing
Director, Accessible Technology Services
University of Washington
ATHEN E-Journal Issue #2 (2007)

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