The NCCSD Clearinghouse and Resource Library
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Clearinghouse Reviewers
  • Crisis Resources
  • National Resources
    • National Organizations
    • Federal Agencies
    • Campus Student Groups
  • Publications & Products
    • NCCSD Posters & Products
    • Research Briefs
    • Research Highlights
    • AHEAD Publications
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Clearinghouse Reviewers
  • Crisis Resources
  • National Resources
    • National Organizations
    • Federal Agencies
    • Campus Student Groups
  • Publications & Products
    • NCCSD Posters & Products
    • Research Briefs
    • Research Highlights
    • AHEAD Publications

Information for Online Students


Online classes are a popular choice for lots of students who are working or raising a family, or live far away from a degree or certificate program they're interested in.

Disabled students can find them to be a flexible, accessible alternative to traditional on-campus classes. This page includes things to think about before enrolling in online education, and tips for attending virtual classes.

General Online Education Tips

Are you ready to take classes online? In addition to computer hardware and software, you need to take a look at your study habits and possible distractions. It takes self-discipline to succeed when you're taking classes from home.

This page from University of Illinois gives general examples of what to look for when preparing to be an online student.
​
Students with disabilities who are distant from the main campus will want to explore resources for help, if needed. Some may be offered online by the school offering the class, like advising, tutoring or library services.

Other student services that need a face-to-face interaction, like counseling or addressing a crisis, might be available in the student's town or city through arrangement with a local school or center.
Image of young man in coffee house with laptop  looking at textbook

Disability Accommodations for Online Classes & Programs

The process for registering for disability services and documenting your accommodation needs is typically the same for online students as "on-ground" (on-campus) students. See our Disability Services on Campus page to learn more about this.

Tips for checking out the accessibility of your online classes.
Questions and Answers from the National Deaf Center about things like working with Disability Resources, improving video quality and more that are applicable to ALL Students.

Footer-About the NCCSD

NCCSD logo-bold blue letters NCCSD surrounded by green laurel leaves on both sides; beneath this:
Logo for AHEAD Black lettering Association on Higher Education And Disability
Logo US Department of Education-a leafy tree surrounded by a  blue circle
The National Center for College Students with Disabilities (NCCSD) was developed through a four-year grant from the Office of Postsecondary Education, U.S. Department of Education (P116D150005), and administered through the Office for Postsecondary Education (originally funded via the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education). This grant funding ended on September 24, 2021. NCCSD is seeking additional funding at this time in order to continue.

The NCCSD is based at the Association on Higher Education And Disability (AHEAD).  Please see caveats on the home page about assuming the NCCSD, AHEAD or the US Dept. of Education agree with all content on linked pages, and we can't guarantee the accessibility of other sites.

All images are from Bigstock.com or public domain except where noted. The material on this website is available in alternative formats upon request. Questions, concerns or requests about accessibility should be sent to nccsd@ahead.org.

Find us on
social media!

Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Pinterest
Youtube


BUILD YOUR KNOWLEDGE

  at the NCCSD  TRAINING CENTER
PRIVACY POLICY