Create accessible content
We have emphasised elsewhere in this site (in particular see Teaching diverse learners and Online/blended teaching) the importance of making your digital content accessible for all students. In simple terms, this means considering how your materials are formatted and offering alternative ways of accessing content. And while this is crucial for some, everyone will benefit because it will be much more user-friendly and flexible through giving your students options and choice.
The Accessibility section of the Digital Centre of Excellence provides advice and resources to help you improve the accessibility of your digital products, such as:
- Introduction to accessibility – includes short videos on why we should care about accessibility and how students with disabilities experience the web.
- Ten digital accessibility tips
- Creating accessible Word documents
- Creating accessible PowerPoint presentations
You can also attend the introductory three hour ‘Creating Accessible Content’ training course offered by eSolutions. You can find out more about this course and other training opportunities at Digital Accessibility Training.