Implementation of accessible design principles not only accommodates diverse learning needs but also contributes to a more equitable educational experience.

General Resources

• Accessibility and UDL Best Practices Pressbook: Pressbook of recommendations and best practices that increase the accessibility and equity of digital learning materials.
• Accessibility and UDL Training: eDS Canvas course covering core steps of accessibility.
• Creating accessible content: IU Accessibility guidelines for creating accessible content
• How to Make an Accessible Job Aid: Google doc instructions for creating an accessible job aid.
• Quick Guide on Accessibility in Canvas: Google doc providing brief overview of Canvas accessibility tools and best practices.

Additional Resources

Accessible Documents

• Create accessible spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel: IU Knowledge Base guidelines for providing an accessible Excel experience.
• Create an accessible document using Microsoft PowerPoint: IU Knowledge Base basic steps to ensure accessible presentation slides.
• Quick Guide to PDF Remediation: Google doc instructions for remediating a PDF document.
• Make an existing PDF file accessible: IU Knowledge Base instructions for remediating a PDF.
• Make Microsoft documents more accessible: IU Knowledge Base articles regarding the creation and remediation of Microsoft 365 documents.

Alternative Text

• Alternative text for images: IU Knowledge Base guidelines for alternative text for images

Captioning

• Job Aid – Requestion Professional Captions for Videos: Google doc instructions for professional caption requests

CidiLabs Accessibility

• Accessibility Tips for CidiLabs: Google doc with tips for creating accessible content within CidiLabs
• Accessible Buttons (Links) with HTML and CidiLabs: Google doc for creating accessible buttons

Faculty Facing Resources

• Accessibility Course Development Worksheet: Google doc ID/SME worksheet covering course accessibility content examples, content delivery, activities, and plans of action.
• Directing Faculty to Library Resources: Template message directing faculty to accessible library resources.

Math Accessibility

• Quick Overview of Math Accessibility: Google doc resource for accessible equation formatting, image best practices, alternate document formats, and accessible math tools.
• MathJax: IU Online 2021 presentation about the MathJax tool