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 images
    Make all links descriptive and don't use full url or "click here"
    Defined Table Headers and simplified Tables as much as possible

    Helpful Information

    Links

    Blackboard Accessibility Help Site
    Blackboard Training Site

    Files

    Blackboard Accessibility PowerPoint Handout
    Click Here for Resources Word Document


     
     
    LINKS FOR ACCESSIBILITY TRAINING TEXT
    Blackboard Accessibility Help Site
     
    https://cerc.blackboard.com/domain/102
     
     
    Blackboard Training Sites
     
    https://sw00000004.schoolwires.net/domain/1164

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