Document Accessibility
Creating Digital Documents allows for accessibility to be at the forefront of your course content.
Welcome to the New Instructional Accessibility Guides and Resources Page!
Introduction
Instructional Accessibility is the process of intentionally creating educational content, that removes barriers preventing students from accessing content fully. This includes but is not limited to students with vision or hearing related disabilities, who use screen readers, where English isn’t their primary language, etc.
We have assembled an encompassing catalog of guides and resources to support faculty, instructors, and staff in creating accessible content. We appreciate your interest and willingness to assure educational content is accessible.
Basic Information for Making Accessible Content
Glossary of common terms and definitions you will encounter as you explore and incorporate instructional accessibility.
Glossary of Accessibility TermsGuidelines and tips for maintaining accessible color contrast.
Color Contrast GuidelinesUsing the Canvas Accessibility Checker
READY Website Canvas Accessibility CheckerUsing the Microsoft Office Accessibility Checker
Making Microsoft AccessibleAccessibility Guides and Resources
Our catalog of guides and resources cover a wide variety of topics. From creating accessible presentations in PowerPoint to adding captions in Yuja.
Presentation Accessibility
Presentations are an integral part of curricular development and course design. Learn how to make your Powerpoint and Google Slides accessible for all students.
Multimedia Accessibility
Explore how to make audio clips ranging from linguistics to historical recording for all students.
Image Accessibility
Learn how to create alternative text (alt-text) and long text descriptions to make images relevant and comprehensive to all audiences.
STEM and Data Accessibility
How do you make tables and charts accessible? Learn to utilize several resources to make STEM and data accessible.
Web and Social Media Accessibility
Learn how to use Google Chrome Audit, Wave Tool, and Colour Contrast Checker, to make your webpage and social media increasingly accessible to a wider audience.
Dive Deeper into Instructional Accessibility
Improve your accessibility knowledge and skills through the Proactive Accessibility Certification workshop series.
Proactive Accessibility CertificationInterested in improving the accessibility of your course content? Request an Access Check or a Course Accessibility Review.
Instructional Accessibility ServicesHave a question? Contact the Instructional Accessibility Group directly.
Instructional Accessibility Group Email"Mental health disorders and learning disabilities are the most common types of disabilities students report."
Gierdowski, Dana C., et al. “Accessibility and Accommodations.” Educause.edu, 21 Oct. 2020,
Accessibility and Accommodations