Digital Accessibility Quick Start Guide
Digital Accessibility Quick Start Guide For initial accessibility checks, ensure content has: Readable fonts Prefer sans-serif fonts for readability. Use plain serif fonts like Cambria, Sitka, or Times...
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EquatIO
On this page: EquatIO Input Methods Other Tools Mobile Mathspace Options and Settings EquatIO EquatIO is very intuitive and easy to use. Anywhere you can input text, you can use EquatIO to write math....
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Brightspace Math
There a number of ways to embed math and science content in Brightspace pages. Equation Tool Equation menu on the Brightspace editor toolbar Graphical Equation offers an additional toolbar and palettes...
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Microsoft Office Math
On this page: Office Equation Editor General Tips Exporting Ink to Math MathML OneNote Math Tools Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and OneNote include tools to input or paste math. Office Equation Editor...
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Math on the Web
On this page: Math on the Web LaTeX MathJax Images of Math Math on the Web The following video outlines how to use EquatIO to add accessible math to Pressbooks. You can use EquatIO to insert math as...
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Further Reading Pressbooks supports LaTeX in the default editor. MathML can be pasted in the Text (HTML) editor. Desmos is an accessible graphing tool integrated into EquatIO to generate accessible...
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Accessible Links
Use descriptive hyperlink text in place of bare URLs. Effective link text helps readers locate links and understand their destination and purpose. For users of assistive technology hyperlink text can...
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Accessible Surveys and Forms
Online forms are useful for data collection and surveys. Accessible forms are designed to meet the access needs of all respondents. Accessible forms increase inclusivity, usability, and the number of...
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PebblePad
PebblePad is Langara’s online portfolio and experiential learning platform. PebblePad can be used to create portfolios, blogs, basic webpages, online collections of files, formal and informal...
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Math Conversion Tools
As of November 2023, it is not possible to go directly from a TeX document to an accessible PDF. One potential solution for converting LaTeX to an accessible PDF is MathPix. MathPix MathPix may be a...
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Text to Speech Tools
On this page: ReadSpeaker webReader docReader TextAid Device Built-in Word Android ChromeOS iOS macOS Browser tools Firefox Edge Safari ReadSpeaker ReadSpeaker has four tools for reading different...
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Speech to text tools
On this page: Windows Dictate Word Dictate Android iOS macOS Dragon Windows Dictate Open Settings and navigate to Privacy. Select Speech and toggle Online speech recognition to On. Press Windows h to...
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Note-taking and Transcription
On this page: Note-taking Strategies Note-taking Software Record and Transcribe Live transcription Note-taking Strategies Few people have been taught how to take notes. Unfortunately, instructing...
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Screen Readers
On this page: JAWS NVDA VoiceOver TalkBack ChromeVox JAWS JAWS (Job Access With Speech) is the most popular screen reader software. JAWS is available only for Windows but allows almost every function...
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Voice Control
On this page: Dragon macOS/iOS Voice Control Android Dragon Dragon is software that allows for dictating text and operating a computer using voice commands. Setup Dragon Quickstart Guide. Use an...
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Mind Mapping
A mind map is a diagram used to visually organize information in a hierarchy of topics with links between concepts. Mind mapping can help with brainstorming ideas for a paper, organizing notes and...
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Browsers
While they are not specifically assistive technology, browsers have settings and tools that can make navigating the internet easier. The following guides refer to desktop (Windows and macOS) use, but...
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Reading Alternate Format Material
On this page: TextAid Calibre Kurzweil Speechify Natural Reader When physical material, or inaccessible digital material, is converted there are a number of tools that will be useful to read that...
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Finding More Tools
On this page: My Computer My Way <Unified Listing <AT Hive My Computer My Way My Computer My Way is an online interface that assists users to use built-in tools and modify settings on their...
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Magnifiers
On this page: ZoomText Android Windows macOS iOS Browser Tools ZoomText ZoomText Magnifier/Reader is a magnification and reading program tailored for low-vision users. ZoomText enlarges and enhances...
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Optical Character Recognition
These optical character recognition tools may assist users to glean text from inaccessible documents and websites. None of the tools on this page are meant as a replacement for accessible document...
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Closed Captions
This page covers several ways users can enable closed captions. Ensuring videos have closed captions is the responsibility of the content owner. On this page: Kaltura YouTube Zoom Teams Android Chrome...
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Morphic
Morphic is a basic toolbar that helps with quick access to built-in accessibility tools. Morphic is free and available for Windows and macOS. Download Morphic. To start Morphic automatically: Select...
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Inclusive Content Delivery
“For the audience, inclusive language demonstrates respect. It communicates that all people are included in the conversation. Non-inclusive language intentionally or unintentionally excludes,...
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Remote (and hybrid) Meetings
Making a virtual meeting or presentation accessible includes all attendees equally. Consider the following tools and best practices for Zoom and Teams. On this page: Before Meeting During Meeting After...
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Excel
Microsoft Office includes built-in tools to assist you in making accessible documents. This chapter includes best practices and instructions to create accessible Excel spreadsheets. On this page:...
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FAST Accessibility Check When creating or updating content consider these questions. Function Ask: Is the content written with the audience in mind? Does the content work on multiple devices and...
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Alt Text for Complex Images
Describing complex visual content, such as flowcharts and diagrams, can be difficult. When using complex visuals, ensure all users: Are aware there is an image with information Understand the nature...
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Alternative Text Quick Start Guide
Alternative Text Quick Start Guide Alternative (alt) text is a description of visual information. To get started with alt text: Describe informative images Alt text is a description that is read by...
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Accessible Headings Quick Start Guide
Accessible Headings Quick Start Guide Headings are essential for screen reader users to navigate long documents. Headings benefit all readers by providing context, organizing material, and emphasizing...
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Closed Captioning Quick Start Guide
Closed Captioning Quick Start Guide Adding closed captions to your video helps all viewers, but is essential for deaf and hard of hearing people. Getting started with captioning: Use closed captions...
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AI Generated Alt Text
Generative AI chatbots have rapidly improved their ability to recognize and describe images. CoPilot, ChatGPT, and Gemini have shown to be useful at describing images and provide a starting point for...
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Brightspace Accessibility Quick Start Guide
Brightspace Accessibility Quick Start Guide Use Brightspace features and tools to increase the accessibility of your content and work to ensure an inclusive and equitable experience for all learners....
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Word Accessibility Quick Start Guide
Word Accessibility Quick Start Guide Use the tools and features in Microsoft Word to create accessible documents. Top tips for Word accessibility: Choose readable fonts Use sans-serif or plain serifs,...
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PowerPoint Accessibility Quick Start Guide
PowerPoint Accessibility Quick Start Guide Microsoft PowerPoint has powerful tools and features to ensure what you create and share are accessible to all. Top tips for PowerPoint accessibility: Use...
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Digital Accessibility
“The one argument for accessibility that doesn’t get made nearly often enough is how extraordinarily better it makes some people’s lives. How many opportunities do we have to dramatically improve...
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There are three frameworks to use to remember the key points of digital accessibility: SCULPT[1], THRIVES[2], and FAST. SCULPT reminds authors to check: Structure Colour and Contrast Use of images...
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Accessible Math
Math and science can be challenging for many learners regardless of ability or experience. If that content is not accessible, even more learners may be left behind. Creating accessible math and...
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Accessible Content
Creating Accessible Content Take a moment to consider who ramps are built for. Many people might answer “wheelchair users”. That is correct. Ramps are purpose-built to assist movement. They are...
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Captioning and Transcription Tools
On this page: Captioning on Common Video Platforms Find Captioned Videos on YouTube Social Media Captions Create Caption Files Transcripts Captioning on Common Video Platforms Find Captioned Videos on...
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Equatio Quick Start Guide
Equatio Quick Start Guide Equatio is software that allows you to insert, edit, and interact with digital STEM content. Use Equatio to: Create accessible STEM content in Google Docs, Microsoft Word and...
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Kaltura Mediaspace/My Media
Kaltura MediaSpace Quick Start Guide Kaltura MediaSpace is an online media hosting/streaming service similar to YouTube. You can use MediaSpace to upload, edit, and share your media with other users,...
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Adding YouTube Videos to Kaltura Mediaspace
Adding YouTube to MediaSpace Quick Start Guide Kaltura MediaSpace allows users to copy public YouTube videos for educational purposes. Uncaptioned YouTube videos must be copied to Kaltura MediaSpace to...
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Captioning Kaltura Videos
Captioning Katlura Videos Quick Start Guide Videos uploaded to MediaSpace after October 2022 will have machine-generated captions automatically added. For videos uploaded before that date, you can...
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Collaborators
MediaSpace Collaboration Quick Start Guide Content in MediaSpace can be shared between multiple collaborators. This allows a video owner to share a video to be captioned or edited. Adding Collaborator...
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AI Tools to Enhance Accessibility
These tools are not officially supported by Langara. Any use of AI tools should be in line with ethical and academic integrity policies. Advances in AI present opportunities to enhance accessibility....
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Padlet
As of May 2024, the (in)accessibility of Padlet is of moderate concern. The technology some students need for learning may not work with Padlet. If using Padlet, be prepared to offer alternative means...
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Formatting and Styles to Avoid
The following formatting and object types are not communicated to assistive technology or present significant barriers to some users and should be avoided: Strikethrough Highlighting Dropcap Word Art,...
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Content Organization
Creating accessible content is important. The organization of content is also essential to accessibility and inclusion. Making deliberate efforts to improve the organization, navigation, and clarity of...
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Video Accessibility
When recording a video ensure everyone can engage and understand with the content. Plan for accessibility from the start because it requires more time and effort to fix things later. On this page:...
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