Brightspace Accessibility
Brightspace Accessibility
Quick Start Guide
Best practices to maximize Brightspace accessibility:
Use templates
Brightspace templates include accessible colour, structure, and interactive elements. Choose an appropriate template in the Select a Document Template menu.
Write descriptive linked text
Use linked text not bare URLs. Write a description of the link destination, highlight the relevant text, and use the Insert Quicklink button to add a link.
Use tools for structure
Use built-in tools for headings, lists, and tables.
Include alternative text
Add descriptions to images that include information.
Mark decorative images using This image is decorative.
Caption and transcribe media
Ensure videos have accurate closed captions and include transcripts of audio recordings.
Run the Accessibility Checker
Use the Accessibility Checker to flag accessibility issues.
Moving forward…
Focus on creation and revision, not remediation. The next time you create a page or update an existing one, use the practices in this guide. Don’t focus on going back and fixing every page you have. Focus on making your new content more inclusive and accessible.
Move to the next page for step-by-step guides to making accessible Brightspace content.
