Accessibility evaluation tools are software programs or online services that help to answer the question if created content meets accessibility guidelines. Did you know that automated accessibility checkers may be a place to take the first step but they only…
Zoom was designed with accessibility in mind, but there are always still a few more practices to make the experience more usable and accessible. Learn some of the best practices to be more inclusive in your next upcoming Zoom meeting. …
A descriptive link is link text that describes where the user is going or a document that will be opened. The link should indicate where the audience is going to go when the text is clicked or activated. Part of…
Assistive Technology (AT) is tools that bolster independence for persons with disabilities and is defined by the World Health Organization as “any item, piece of equipment or product system whether acquired commercially, modified I customized that is used to increase,…
Blackboard Ally is an automated accessibility testing tool, which is a good starting point to begin remediating course content to be more accessible. Automated testing tools are not perfect and do not identify every barrier but will pick up items…
Join us and chat about Universal Design (UD) and Universal Design for Learning (UDL). We will be talking about big practice issues and strategies to address them in learning environments, program development, as well as other student touch points that are facilitated…
Overwhelmed and do not know where to start implementing Universal Design or Universal Design for Learning principles? Learn about the ‘plus-one’ approach to help you to apply UD frameworks by breaking barriers and challenges down into more manageable pieces. The plus-one approach…
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Have you ever visited a website that plays a video as soon as you go to the page? In some cases, depending on how the webpage was designed, you can change your browser and application settings to disable or limit…
Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) is celebrated this week! Let’s get talking, learning, and thinking about digital accessibility and inclusion. GAAD always falls on the third Thursday of May each year. Take the challenge! Engage yourself in one of these articles, activities, or resources for at least…