Creating Meaningful Links

Creating Meaningful Links

Last time we talked about proper heading structure in your syllabus, this time let’s talk about how to handle links. Links are a major method for navigating for everyone, but especially screen reader users. Screen readers can pull up a list of links on a page to...
Think Universal Design to Prevent Exclusion

Think Universal Design to Prevent Exclusion

It’s the time of year for me to meet with new and continuing students about their disability related accommodations. As of 1/14/16, I have emailed 121 Accommodation Notices. That number is sure to rise as the semester ramps up. Speaking with students who have various...

Start with Headings

By now you may be asking yourself, “Where do I start?” How about starting with your syllabus, do you have the proper structure in place with headings? Using properly structured headings helps organize your content, making it easier for everyone to read....
Think Universal Design to Prevent Exclusion

Reader/Scribe Accommodation

Every semester I approve a handful of students to receive the accommodation of a reader (someone who reads the material exactly as written) and/or scribe (someone who fills in an answer sheet exactly as dictated by the student) for tests and quizzes. A student might...
Communicating Information Through Multiple Means

Communicating Information Through Multiple Means

Communicating information through multiple modalities (visual, auditory, tactile, kinesthetic) enables students to access information.  Learners differ in the ways that they perceive and comprehend information that is presented to them. For example, those with sensory...