Here's an article I thought might give you a good overview on some of the legal and policy issues associated with creating accessible e-Learning development.
Distance Learning: Universal Design, Universal Access by By Sheryl Burgstahler, Ph. D.
University of Washington
Abstract: "Distance learning courses offer opportunities for education and career
enhancement for those who have access to the technologies they employ.
However, many people find themselves on the wrong side of the digital divide
that separates those with access to new technologies and those without. Even if
they have access to these technologies, some people with disabilities find
themselves on the wrong side of a second digital divide that is caused by the
inaccessible design of coursework. This paper discusses access, legal and policy
issues, and it presents an overview of design considerations for assuring that a
distance learning course is accessible to potential instructors and students with a
wide range of abilities and disabilities. The field of universal design provides a
framework for this discussion. The content of this article can be used to help
distance learning programs develop policies, guidelines and procedures for
making their courses accessible to everyone."
Dave Boggs
SyberWorks