Lawsuit Charges Online University Does Not Accommodate Learning-Disabled Students

By DAN CARNEVALE

Forum: Join an online discussion about how far providers of distance learning should go to accommodate students with learning disabilities.

A former Capella University student has filed a lawsuit against the online institution, claiming that it violated the Americans With Disabilities Act by using technology that does not accommodate his learning disabilities.

Capella officials deny the claims made

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Lawsuit Raises Issue of Accommodating Learning-Disabled Students Online - August 4, 2005
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