Enhancements to Requirement 10

Enhancements are ways you can take the requirement to a higher level. Enhancements are not required, but are recommended to improve your student’s online learning experience. Possible enhancements for Requirement 10 are listed below:

1. Check with your publisher about accessibility of course materials before selecting your next textbook.  The more of us that ask publishers for accessible PowerPoint the more incentive they have to create them!  You might ask them for their VPAT statement (Voluntary Product Accessibility Template).
2. Utilize Ally to increase the accessibility of embedded documents (does not check linked documents).  Check the Ally section on the Accessibility page.
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Use the text editor’s built-in:

  • Accessibility checker and Screenreader helper.
  • Insert or edit image button to add the alt-text (“Describe this image for someone who cannot see it” text box) or check the “Description not necessary”.
  • Create table button to add the “Caption” (unless the location makes it clear) and “Define headers on” section so the screen reader knows which way to present the content.
6. Office 365 documents (Word, PowerPoint, etc.) can be checked with the built-in Microsoft Accessibility Checker in each application (look under File > Inspect > Check Accessibility).
7. Upload your videos to YouTube to get closed captioning (be sure to check the accuracy of its auto captioning ability).
8. The Web Accessibility Handbook This site from Portland Community College is an excellent resource that shows instructors how to make content in your classes accessible to all learners.
9. The eLearning Department is here to help.  Resources are available on the Accessibility page. If you have questions, don’t hesitate to give us a call!