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Date: March 16, 2021
Author: Christy Blew
When it comes to accessibility, colors that look good together may not be easily seen by those with visual impairments or color blindness. Authors need to make sure there is enough contrast between the foreground and background colors (ratio) of text content in documents and web pages.
Date: March 16, 2021
Author: Christy Blew
The first step in creating more universally accessible instructional materials is awareness, and this informational video on the Microsoft Accessibility Checker will help people to review and revise documents and presentations to meet accessibility standards when creating instructional materials.
Date: March 16, 2021
Author: Christy Blew
The first step in creating more universally accessible instructional materials is awareness. This informational video on color blindness helps people understand people’s perspectives on color blindness and the importance of color choices in creating instructional materials.
Date: March 4, 2021
Author: Christy Blew
Alternate text is a phrase, sentence, or combination of these associated with a particular non-text element. In academics, non-text elements are going to appear frequently, and adding Alternative Text makes this content easier to understand for all, including those with cognitive and learning disabilities.
Date: February 15, 2021
Author: Jon Gunderson
SkipTo.js is a JavaScript utility that provides a modern way to implement the bypass block requirement of the W3C Web Content Accessibility Guidelines. Just add the script to your web page or template with optional configuration information and the “Skip To Content” button will be added to your web page, allowing keyboard-only users to navigate …
Date: February 15, 2021
Author: Jon Gunderson
Video on VoiceOver for macOS features and commands to navigate landmarks and headings . It does not require previous experience with VoiceOver for macOS or screen readers.
Date: February 15, 2021
Author: Jon Gunderson
Video on JAWS features and commands to navigate landmarks and headings . It does not require previous experience with JAWS for Windows 10 or screen readers.
Date: February 15, 2021
Author: Jon Gunderson
Video on NVDA features and commands to navigate landmarks and headings . It does not require previous experience with NVDA or screen readers.
Date: February 15, 2021
Author: Lori Lane
Informational video on inclusive design in for instructional materials.
Date: February 15, 2021
Author: Christy Blew
Informational video on the importance of lists and list styling in Word, Powerpoint and any other instructional materials.