Title: Why Accessibility? Why Now? and Why in Higher Education
Course: Web Accessibility MOOC for Educators > Section: Get Started

Did you know

- 19% of the United States’ population have a disability. That’s approximately 60 million Americans!
- An average of 12% of community college students have a disability.
- 7 million people are blind, 5 million are deaf, and 14.3 million are cognitive-limited.

And, 77 million baby boomers are getting old. Over four million turn 65 each year, and disabilities will increase four to five times. By 2030, 20 million people will be deaf, 20 to 25 million blind, and 60 million cognitive-limited. Baby boomers control three-fourths of America’s wealth – that’s 28 trillion dollars! Also, baby boomers outspend younger adults online two-to-one.

Before getting started, there are few things to go through that will help you get the most out of this MOOC:

- If this is your first time using Canvas, read the Canvas User Orientation
- Everyone should complete the Canvas Network Welcome Survey
- Since this course is not a typical online course, or even a typical MOOC, it's important that you read the Getting Started in the MOOC and Participation and Tips for Success pages
- Meet your fellow classmates by completing the Introduction discussion