A form is a structured document used to submit information. Submission is the defining action — the form is not complete until it has been received and acted upon by its intended audience. Common examples: a course registration form, a purc…
Any content intended to inform, engage, or attract an audience on behalf of the institution is considered communication and should be created with accessibility and ADA compliance in mind. Inaccessible public-facing content immediately excl…
Oregon State University is committed to providing equitable access to education, employment, programs, and activities, in both physical and digital spaces. We aspire to offer an inclusive environment to everyone in our community, including
Best practices and strategies in making complex documents accessible: a guide to adapting accessibility fundamentals for challenging content. Many documents include material that can be challenging to make accessible. These documents may be…
PDFs can pose substantial barriers for disabled individuals, are difficult to navigate on mobile devices, and aren’t easily updated compared to the original document format. While PDFs are often used to retain formatting and protect the con…
Subject: Important – New ADA Title II Compliance Requirement – April 24, 2026 This is a critical compliance notification; if you are not the appropriate contact at your company, please forward to the correct contact. We are reaching out to
Accessibility is more than just a requirement, it’s about enhancing the learning experience for every student. When you make your instructional materials accessible, you’re doing more than checking a box for compliance. You’re boosting clar…
Accessibility is more than just a requirement, it’s about enhancing the learning experience for every student. When you make your instructional materials accessible, you’re doing more than checking a box for compliance. You’re boosting clar…
Math and chemistry equations and formulas use the visual positioning of numbers and symbols to create meaning. In order for this visually-conveyed information to be available for all users, including those using assistive technology, equati…
Portable Document Format (PDF) is generally one of the most difficult electronic document formats to make accessible. However, it is a useful format for documents that need to be printed. PDF documents can be "exported" from several platfor…
Video and audio content are important to make accessible for multiple reasons Those who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing rely on captions and transcripts to access audio content. Those who are blind rely on transcripts and audio description for…
A sighted individual can see a table, and make sense of the info within by visually scanning. If you code tables properly, someone who is blind or low-vision using a screen reader will also be able to scan through the table and understand i…