How to Make Content Accessible

Web accessibility ensures that users are able to access content online. Below are steps that can be taken to ensure that content created for courses or other use are accessible to all users.

Word Documents

Use built-in Accessibility Checker
Provide Alternative Text
Use Headers and Formatting to organize document

Check out Microsoft Office Accessibility Resources for Word Documents here.

PowerPoint

Use built-in Accessibility Checker
Utilize High Color Contrast Combinations
Provide Alternative Text

Checkout Microsoft Office Accessibility Resources for PowerPoint here.

PDF Files

Use built-in Accessibility Checker in Adobe Acrobat
Avoid scanning documents
Use Headers and Formatting to organize document

Checkout Adobe Resources for Acrobat Pro here.

Videos

Include captions or script.
- Panopto videos are automatically captioned. To be fully ADA compliant, make sure the captions are edited.
Choose videos from accessible sources.
- The RWU library offers many options for streaming videos that are accessible.

Courses

If using Bridges, you can check for Accessibility by clicking on the accessibility checker in the Rich Text Editor.
More about Bridges and Accessibility
How to add exceptions to exam or quizzes for students that need more time on an exam.

For further assistance, please email id@rwu.edu