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- Use the most up-to-date software. Download university licensed Microsoft Software for personal and university owned computers. See detailed videos on how to make Microsoft-specific documents accessible and general Microsoft Accessibility resources.
- Use a tools’ built in accessibility checker. Most tools and platforms have default accessibility checkers that will help you identify problem areas in your documents. They are not perfect, and they should be used in conjunction with your own knowledge and experience.
- Whenever possible, house course readings in UMass library eReserves. This will help with both copyright and accessibility considerations. If you must scan a document, use Optical Character Recognition (OCR) to convert images to text. If you have scanned a document and the file was saved as an image, it will not be accessible to students using many assistive technologies. You can use RoboBraille OCR to convert the image to a text-editable document. This process is not perfect, and the document may require editing.
- Use University-approved products for your classes, including approved online course platforms (Moodle or Blackboard) and document sharing tools (Apps at UMass or BoxOneDrive ). If you would like to use an external product, please contact the Associate Chancellor of Compliance for accessibility vetting.
- Work with instructional designers to identify authentic assessments and exam techniques to help ensure accessibility and maintain instructional integrity.
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- High contrasts in colors makes them easy to see and read for everyone. Black text on a white background is the most common. If you plan on adding colors through changing backgrounds or using highlighter colors, make sure they do not obscure or make the text hard to read, such as yellow text on a green highlight. If you are using colors, make sure they are not the only way to convey information and check for color contrast.
Use true lists
- Use the applicationsapplication's List features to create a true list. This will allow students using assistive technology to navigate through the list quickly and efficiently. Lists can be customized with formatting, bullets, and numbering conventions.
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