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Dissertation
Removing the roadblocks: identifying the motivations of higher education faculty to create accessible digital content : a phenomenological study
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Drexel University
Jul 2025
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/00011128
Abstract
This phenomenological study explores the motivations of higher education faculty who create accessible digital content for their courses. With a growing number of college students reporting disabilities, the need for accessible content is critical. The study investigates both extrinsic and intrinsic motivations, including legal obligations, personal connections to disability, and the desire to provide an inclusive learning environment. Seven faculty members from a private university participated in semi-structured interviews, revealing themes such as the morality of accessibility, required resources for the work, and the benefits to all students. The findings highlight the importance of faculty participation and the need for institutional support and resources. The study concludes that a cultural shift towards making digital content accessibility a standard practice is essential for creating a more open and inclusive educational environment for all students.
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- Title
- Removing the roadblocks
- Creators
- Michael Frank Shelmet
- Contributors
- Janet Marie Sloand (Advisor)
- Awarding Institution
- Drexel University
- Degree Awarded
- Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
- Publisher
- Drexel University; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of pages
- xi, 106 pages
- Resource Type
- Dissertation
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- School of Education (1997-2026); Drexel University
- Other Identifier
- 991022074428204721