Creating Accessible Content

  • Creating Accessible Content

    Checklist for Blackboard WCM Content Editors

    While creating website content it is crucial to consider accessibility. There are a few basic steps that should be followed in order to assure your content is accessible:

    • Add built-in Headings to document and do not skip numbers (e.g. jumping from Heading 1 to Heading 3)
    • Use built-in List options (e.g. bullets or numbers)
    • Add Alt Text for all links
    • Add Alt Text for all images
    • Defined Table Headers and simplified Tables as much as possible  
       

    Helpful Information 

    Links

    Blackboard Accessiblity Help Site
    Blackboard Training Site

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    Files

    Blackboard Accessibility PowerPoint Handout 

    Click Here for Resources Word Document 
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