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 Accessibility Help Site
    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