How to Make Content Accessible
Modified on: Sat, Nov 16 2024 3:33 PMWeb accessibility ensures that users are able to access content online. Below are steps that can be taken to ensure that content created for courses or other use are accessible to all users.
Word Documents
- Use built-in Accessibility Checker
- Provide Alternative Text
Use built-in Accessibility Checker
- Utilize High Color Contrast Combinations
- Provide Alternative Text
Checkout Microsoft Office Accessibility Resources for PowerPoint here.
PDF Files
- Use built-in Accessibility Checker in Adobe Acrobat
- Avoid scanning documents
- Use Headers and Formatting to organize document
Checkout Adobe Resources for Acrobat Pro here.
Videos
- Include captions or script.
- Panopto videos are automatically captioned. To be fully ADA compliant, make sure the captions are edited.
- Choose videos from accessible sources.
- The RWU library offers many options for streaming videos that are accessible.
Courses
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If using Bridges, you can check for Accessibility by clicking on the accessibility checker in the Rich Text Editor.
- More about Bridges and Accessibility
- How to add exceptions to exam or quizzes for students that need more time on an exam.
For further assistance, please email id@rwu.edu