Are you creating a spreadsheet using Microsoft Excel? Screen readers and other assistive technologies start reading the sheet from cell A1, which you can use to your advantage to benefit all users. If the sheet is long or complex, consider
Before sending an Outlook email or sharing a Word doc, Excel sheet, or PowerPoint deck, run the Accessibility Checker located in the Review tab of your Microsoft application (or under Options in the Outlook web app). The checker identifies
When leading presentations where visual content is displayed, consider audiences who cannot see the screen and use descriptive language to convey information. For example, instead of saying, “Review the bullets on the slide,” read the bulle…
Digital accessibility is the practice of designing, building, and procuring digital products free from barriers that impede or block access for people with disabilities. When digital experiences are designed and developed with accessibility…
Whether you are creating a new online form, website, or department newsletter, digital accessibility begins with accessible design. Therefore, accessibility requirements should be incorporated into the development of new digital experiences…
Designing a website with accessibility in mind is essential to ensuring that all users, regardless of ability, can receive the same information and services and perform all functions offered by the website. The following resources are inten…
Accessible electronic documents are those that are usable by the broadest range of users including people who use assistive technology. Accessible documents also comply with applicable accessibility standards. When your electronic documents…
WAVE is a free web accessibility evaluation tool developed by WebAIM (Web Accessibility in Mind). It is designed to help identify accessibility issues on a webpage and offer guidance for addressing those barriers. WAVE scans a web page and
Aira is a visual interpreting service that makes visual information accessible for people who are blind or have low vision, or for any person with a disability who may benefit from verbal descriptions of visual information. Visual interpret…
Assistive technology (AT) is any item, piece of equipment, software program, or product that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of persons with disabilities. Information Technology Services (ITS) makes ava…
Designing and building your Blackboard Ultra course with accessibility in mind allows students of all abilities to more readily access and participate in your course. Use the following resources to ensure your course design and course conte…
The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Accessibility Policy (the “Policy”) went into effect on January 1st, 2018. The Policy covers all content and technology, including websites, web-based and mobile applications, email, web co…