Document Design and You

Document Design and You

Did you know that the way you format your course materials can affect how accessible they are to your students? In this age of technology, students have a wide range of tools and apps available to them to access online content. More and more we see students using...
Accessibility Reminder

Accessibility Reminder

Fall is in the air and we are well into fall semester 2016. As of October 6th I have sent NMC faculty 318 Letters of Accommodation on behalf of students. Those emails are your official notification of the ADA required academic adjustments for the student mentioned. If...
Accessibility: Going Mobile

Accessibility: Going Mobile

Did you know that accessibility simply means removing barriers for all learners accessing online content? Because of the rise in the number of students accessing and completing coursework from their cell phones, tablets, and other tech, we need to be more aware of how...
Formatting Headings

Formatting Headings

When creating documents, please remember to use Headings to organize your content. Headings add structure and navigation, which makes reading the document much more efficient depending on how a student is accessing and reading it. Remember to use Headings in the...
Handling Complex Images

Handling Complex Images

Most images can be made accessible using alternative (alt) text descriptions. However, more complex images require more description then the limited one or two brief sentences that may be used in the image alt text area. Start by asking: What information does this...