Digital Accessibility
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 New Roman.
Layout and structure
Use built-in tools for:
- Headings
- Lists
- Tables
- Titles
Appropriate use of colour
Use dark text on light backgrounds and light text on dark backgrounds.
Do not use colour alone for meaning.
Descriptive link text
Write unique, descriptive text of link destinations and use built-in tools to create hyperlinks.
Do not include bare URLs.
Text equivalents for images, videos, and audio
- Briefly describe the information in an image via alternative text or figure captions.
- Use Kaltura or OneDrive to generate captions and edit for accuracy.
- Provide text transcripts of audio recordings.
Been evaluated by an accessibility checker
Use tools, such as accessibility checkers in Office programs and Brightspace, to check for common accessibility issues.
