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:

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

    Helpful Information 
     

    Links

    • Blackboard Training Site

     
    Files


    Blackboard Accessibility PowerPoint Handout 

    Click Here for Resources Word Document 

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