A lawmaker and long-time advocate of disability movement has called on universities to improve online learning accessibility for students with disabilities, reports Korea Times.
Chang Byung-wan, a three-term lawmaker of the minor opposition Minsaeng Party, says many universities fail to provide caption, sign language and other relevant services for students with disabilities as they run online classes as part of efforts to prevent the spread of coronavirus on campuses.
“Such a blind zone existed even before coronavirus hit the country. And discrimination against students with disabilities is becoming more apparent as the schools introduce online classes nowadays,” Chang said in a press release last week.
“The government should make sure schools do not let their students fall behind in learning just because of their physical background, by adopting measures such as sign language and caption services.”
Chang seeks for his fourth parliamentary seat in the April 15 general election.
Among his pledges for people with disabilities are improving media accessibility, better transportation services and tailor-made service for individuals.
“I will continue to make efforts to make a society where disabled and non-disabled people can live in harmony,” he said.
