Quick Fixes

• NMC Online Accessible Quick Guide.

Formatting

• Make sure all bulleted or numbered lists are created using built in formatting.
• Indented blocks of text are done so with the built in increase/decrease indent feature.
• Use properly formatted headings and use them in the correct order.

Images

• Provide alternative (alt) text for all informational images. Those for decorative purposes, enter Null.

Links

• Write meaningful link text–it should describe the link’s destination.

Other Things to Consider

Handouts/Notes

• Do not scan materials, they are treated as images and not readable by assistive technology.
• If you are posting an article, link to it if you can.
• Example letters or emails need to be re-typed into your content if it is important to the concepts you are teaching. Don’t scan them.
• Don’t scan in handwritten notes, re-type them.

Textbooks

• Make your textbook decision early.
• Ask for an alternative version (audio, PDF, or online).

Fonts

• Don’t use a font size smaller than 10 pt.
• For PowerPoint, don’t use smaller than 24 pt.
• Use a San Serif font like Helvetica, Arial, or Verdana.

Color

• Make sure that colors are not your only method of conveying important information.
• Check out the following article on Types of Color-blindness for more information about color.