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Course Accessibility<\/h1>\n
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Accessibility in course design isn’t just about compliance\u2014it’s about creating learning environments where every student can thrive. When we design with accessibility in mind, we let learners know that their success matters to us.<\/p>\n
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By embracing accessibility best practices, you’re not adding restrictions to your teaching\u2014you’re expanding your reach. Here are some ways that you can build accessibility into your course materials.<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”469d01b1-0543-46e7-b6f7-f3ed7631845a” link_text_color=”#194588″ custom_margin=”|0px||0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]Download Accessibilty Presentation<\/a>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_video src=”https:\/\/vimeo.com\/1140184405\/c8bf61d270″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_video][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#1C2F3D” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”1.1rem” header_2_text_color=”#EDBA75″ header_2_font_size=”2rem” background_layout=”dark” header_2_font_size_tablet=”2rem” header_2_font_size_phone=”1.6rem” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Making your course more accessible may seem like a daunting task, but you can make tremendous strides with simple changes.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”a5a8cdd6-2841-4244-bf44-fe3e40c96f62″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Assistive devices use alt text to describe an image to users who can not see the image. Alt text not only helps low vision students, but it also allows students to understand the image even if there is a loading error.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=”More Resources” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”a5a8cdd6-2841-4244-bf44-fe3e40c96f62″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Any video directed to your class as a whole should include closed captions. This not only allows hearing impaired students to understand the content, but it can make it easier for all students to follow along.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=”More Resources” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”a5a8cdd6-2841-4244-bf44-fe3e40c96f62″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Screen readers use headings to quickly navigate to sections of text. Well nested headings also make your documents easier to scan and comprehend for all students.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=”More Resources” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”a5a8cdd6-2841-4244-bf44-fe3e40c96f62″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n What looks readable to you can\u00a0 completely disappear to students with vision differences if there is not sufficient contrast. Adequate contrast also makes text more readable whether in a dark dorm room or bright sunlight.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=”More Resources” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”a5a8cdd6-2841-4244-bf44-fe3e40c96f62″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Accessibility extends to PDFs, PowerPoint presentations, and other course documents. Fortunately, many programs are available to check and improve the accessibility of documents.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=”More Resources” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”a5a8cdd6-2841-4244-bf44-fe3e40c96f62″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n As courses get modified over time, you may find that old documents get carried over even though they are not used. You can reduce your workload, and make files easier to find, by cleaning files using tools like Tidy Up.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=”More Resources” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||3px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_text_color=”#1F7E98″ header_2_font_size=”36px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”18px||13px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n People with vision impairments often use assistive technologies such as screen readers to interact with content on a page.\u00a0 Normally, these technologies literally read out text on a page based on the underlying HTML, but how do you read an image? That’s where alt text comes in. Alt text is a special type of markup used to tell machines what is in a picture. This text can also be displayed on the page when the picture file is unable to be displayed.<\/p>\n Alt text should:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#E8E8E8″ custom_padding=”4rem|1rem|4rem|1rem|true|true” border_width_all=”1px” global_colors_info=”{}”] [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#E8E8E8″ custom_padding=”2rem|4%|2rem|4%|true|true” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”1rem” header_3_text_color=”#CC4927″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Courses can collect unused files over time that negatively impact accessibility. TidyUp allows you to quickly see which content is actually being used and remove it. You can learn how to use TidyUp by watching this step-by-step tutorial.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_video src=”https:\/\/vimeo.com\/1138653254\/2573e185ab?fl=pl&fe=sh” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_video][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”47px||47px||true|” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||21px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#050202″ header_2_text_color=”#CC4927″ header_2_font_size=”36px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n At the University of Florida, we are dedicated to empowering our faculty with the tools, opportunities, and support needed to excel in their academic and research endeavors. Access key resources that can enhance your work, promote your research, and support your professional growth.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”14px||17px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”rgba(232,232,232,0.5)” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_text_color=”#CC4927″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Accessible UF<\/p>\n UF Accessibility has compiled information and resources to aid compliance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act.<\/p>\n View Accessible UF Resources<\/a>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”rgba(232,232,232,0.5)” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_text_color=”#CC4927″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The A11y Project<\/p>\n This non-profit promotes web accessibility best practices. They offer tons of articles, checklists, and courses to help you make online content accessible.<\/p>\nAccessibility Quick Wins<\/h2>\n
Use Alt Text for Images<\/h3>\n
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This image contains text used to teach about ____ in an online course. Please extract the text and create a short and accessibility-compliant description to use as alt text on a web page.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nInclude Video Captions<\/h3>\n
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What Is Alt Text and Why Should I Include It?<\/h2>\n
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Other Accessibility Resources<\/h2>\n