Do you ever look at the Ally score in your course and wonder – what does that mean or how can I make that green? Do you get accommodation notices and need to know how to check your course content to make sure it’s accessible? Are you making content for the UMA community or the public? We’ve got some help for you!
ACCESS (Accessible Content Creation that Ensures Support and Success) provides a free self-paced opportunity to learn the essential skills of creating content that is accessible to everyone, regardless of abilities. You will learn about why it’s important to consider your audience’s needs when creating content and how to make sure that it’s accessible to all users.
Topics include:
- Understanding Accessibility
- Accessible Audio and Video
- Accessible Documents
- Accessible Presentations
- Accessible Spreadsheets
- Accessible PDFs
- Making use of the Ally tool in Brightspace
Considering accessible content and course design is crucial in today’s diverse classroom environment. By embracing accessible content design, you not only enhance learning outcomes but also demonstrate your commitment to inclusivity and student success.
This resource is accessed by self-enrollment and there is no work due ever. It’s an open resource that you can access as needed. To enroll, please follow the button below and then click enroll.
Questions? Contact Jessica Ludders at jessica.ludders@maine.edu.