Research Guides: Curriculum and Instructional Support Center: Accessibility

Accessibility

This page includes checklists, tools, and help documents to help faculty make courses more accessible for all students. If you are looking for the Ally Accessibility Guides, use the drop down menu in the top navigation under Accessibility to locate the Ally Accessibility Guides page. You can also access all guides within the Ally Accessibility Guidance Resource Library.

Need more help than this page provided please reach out to the CISC team by submitting a support ticket.

Checklists

WebAIM: Word and PowerPoint Accessibility Evaluation Checklist
Checklist to evaluate Word and PowerPoint documents using the Accessibility Checker.
WebAIM: Excel Accessibility Evaluation Checklist
Checklist to evaluate Excel documents using the Accessibility Checker.
WebAIM: Web Accessibility (WCAG 2) Checklist
Checklist that presents WebAIM's recommendations for implementing accessibility principles and techniques.

Color Contrast Tools

Colour Contrast Analyser (CCA)
A desktop application that helps you determine the legibility of text and contrast of visual elements
WebAIM Contrast Checker
A web-based color and contrast checker
WebAim Link Contrast Checker
A web-based color and contrast for links

Making Accessible Digital Math Equations

Write an Equation or Formula in Word
Use Word to write an equation or formula that is accessible.
Create Equations in Word for the Web
Use Word on the Web to create equations that are accessible.
Create Equations in OneNote using Equation Tools
Use OneNote's Equation Tool to create accessible equations.
Create Math Equations Using Ink or Text with Math Assistant in OneNote
Use Ink or Text with Math Assistant in OneNote to create accessible equations.
Solve Math Equations with Math Assistant in OneNote
Use OneNote's Math Assistant to solve math equations.

Accessibility Tools for Student Use

Live Captioning in Chrome
Turn on live captioning within Chrome.
Anthology Ally Alternative Formats (1 minute)
Using Ally's Alternative Formats in Blackboard.
Anthology Ally Alternative Formats
Blackboard support document explaining Ally's Alternative Formats.

Making Accessible Content

Create and Verify PDF Accessibility (Adobe Pro)
Using Adobe to make PDFs meet common accessibility standards.
Security Warnings When a PDF Opens
Handling PDFs when a security warning appears.

Automated Accessibility Tools

ANDI (Accessible Name & Description Inspector)
Works with HTML and web-based pages.
Grackle for Google Suites
Works with Google Docs, Slides, and Sheets
Microsoft Accessibility Checker
Works with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
The WAVE Tool
Works with HTML and web-based pages

Resources

GTC CISC Accessibility Help
SoftChalk lesson to help faculty incorporate accessible lessons in their courses.
Quality Matters Accessibility and Usability Resource Site
The Accessibility and Usability Resource Site (AURS) is provided in response to QM members' requests for access to resources to assist in course design that "reflects a commitment to accessibility and usability for all learners" (General Standard 8).
eAccessibility and Assistive Technologies
This help page was created to address various user abilities, preferences, and situations, as they pertain to the creation and use of software and web-based utilities at GTC.

Informational Tools

Ally for Blackboard Help for Instructors
Link to a Blackboard site for general help with Ally
National Center on Accessible Educational Materials for Learning at CAST
Provides technical assistance, coaching, and resources to increase the availability and use of accessible educational materials and technologies for learners with disabilities across the lifespan.
US Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights Video Series
Video series covers a variety of topics on digital access in education, including how people with disabilities use technology, applicable Federal regulations, and identifying and remediating barriers to access.