Digital Content and Accessibility

The OAS is fully committed to ensuring all digital content is accessible. Below are common best practices and resources for creating or selecting digital materials.

1. Images - include alternative text that describes the context and purpose of the image
2. PDFs - ensure the text on the page is recognized by assistive technologies
3. Hyperlinks - include a description of the link and where it redirects the reader
4. Fonts - select accessible fonts in the sans-serif category (without strokes, curves, or flags, etc.)
5. Closed captions and transcripts - include them as options
6. Color Contrast - select high contrast colors to ensure readability
7. Color Reliance - avoid using color alone to convey meaning
8. Social Media - become familiar with the platform's accessibility features to incorporate the tips listed above

Blackboard Ally Introduction
A quick intro on how the built-in Ally tool helps make digital course content more accessible.

ALLY LMS Instructor Guide
A step by step process of how to maximize Ally's features.

20 Tips for Teaching an Accessible Online Course
Basic guidelines to develop for online courses provided by Dr. Sheryl Burgstahler, founder of DO-IT.

WebAIM: Introduction to Web Accessibility
An overview description of web accessibility basics.

WebAIM: Techniques to create documents with accessibility in mind:

• Excel
• Microsoft Word
• PowerPoint
• PDF Accessibility
  
• Captions, Transcripts, and Audio Descriptions

Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology (DO-IT) Faculty Room Resources
A variety of brochures, books and more training materials on accessibility.

Top 5 Accessibility Resources from AEM
Accessible Educational Materials that help support all learners.

Accessible Design for Classrooms
Learn how technology is revolutionizing content accessibility in and out of the classroom.