The information below, from W3C, explains the meaning of web accessibility, the groups web accessibility address, and how web accessibility benefits all users. “What is Web Accessibility Web accessibility means that websites, tools, and technologies are designed and developed so that people with disabilities can use them. More specifically, people can: perceive, understand, navigate, and …
Category: Accessibility
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Feb 02
Small Steps
When adding Best Practices and accessibility to your online course remember to breathe and to work in small increments. Our new LMS has an Accessibility Checker in each HTML Editor window. The item needing changes is highlighted in pink or is outlined in pink. Make the change then click Repair. If no changes are needed …
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Jan 02
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Please, go to https://webaim.org/articles/laws/usa/rehab , to read more about the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 “The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 was the first major legislative effort to secure an equal playing field for individuals with disabilities. This legislation provides a wide range of services for persons with physical and cognitive disabilities. Those disabilities can create …
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Dec 11
Simple Tricks to Course Design with Accessibility in Mind
A week ago, I was notified that my course for Spring 2018 had been chosen by a student with a visual or hearing impairment, and that my course would need to be made accessible. At first I was nervous – I think it’s always a bit nerve-wracking to have your course design on display to …
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Dec 08
Color Contrast Checker
Use the link below to access the Color Contrast Checker found on the Web Aim website. https://webaim.org/resources/contrastchecker/
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