Accessibility of Electronic Resources for Students with Disabilities

Abstract Introduction: The rapid development of technologies provides more opportunities and ways to adapt the learning environment to the individual needs of students with disabilities. Methods: The current paper aims to explore the types of educational electronic resources published on the e-learning platform of UE - Varna and to highlight the importance of adapting them to ensure accessibility for students with disabilities. Results: Recommendations are provided regarding the type and structure of electronic resources, so that they can be fully utilized by students with disabilities. Discussion: The provided recommendations are concerning periodically updates, reflecting changes in standards, choosing, and applying tools to evaluate and provide the accessibility of resources. Limitations: The scope of the paper are only students with impaired vision or hearing. The researched resources are only for specific disciplines. Conclusions: Using the PDF format for electronic resources is a good approach, but educational institutions need to develop guidelines that lecturers should follow when preparing educational resources.