Use templates<\/h3>\r\nBrightspace templates include accessible [pb_glossary id=\"1168\"]colour[\/pb_glossary], [pb_glossary id=\"1305\"]structure[\/pb_glossary], and interactive elements. Choose an appropriate template in the Select a Document Template<\/strong> menu.\r\n\r\n![\"Brightspace](\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/accessibilityhandbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1155\/2020\/10\/chrome_qc2XF6Kuww.png\")
\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\nWrite descriptive linked text<\/h3>\r\nUse [pb_glossary id=\"1169\"]linked text[\/pb_glossary] not bare URLs. Write a description of the link destination, highlight the relevant text, and use the\u00a0Insert Quicklink<\/strong> button to add a link.\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/accessibilityhandbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1155\/2023\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-04-at-21.42.02.png\")
\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\nUse tools for structure<\/h3>\r\nUse built-in tools for [pb_glossary id=\"1105\"]headings[\/pb_glossary], lists, and [pb_glossary id=\"2026\"]tables[\/pb_glossary].\r\n\r\n[columns count=2]\r\n![\"Brightspace](\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/accessibilityhandbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1155\/2020\/10\/Screenshot-2023-01-20-at-09.53.43.png\")
\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/accessibilityhandbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1155\/2024\/02\/chrome_xzARXDVZnZ.png\")
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/accessibilityhandbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1155\/2024\/02\/Screen-Shot-2021-12-11-at-2.56.58-PM.png\")
\r\n\r\n[\/columns]\r\n\r\n\r\nInclude alternative text<\/h3>\r\nAdd descriptions to the [pb_glossary id=\"1161\"]Alternative Text[\/pb_glossary] field of images that present information.\r\n\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/accessibilityhandbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1155\/2024\/02\/Screen-Shot-2021-12-11-at-12.30.17-PM.png\")
\r\nMark [pb_glossary id=\"1291\"]decorative images[\/pb_glossary] using\u00a0This image is decorative.<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\nCaption and transcribe media<\/h3>\r\nEnsure videos have accurate [pb_glossary id=\"1164\"]closed captions[\/pb_glossary] and include [pb_glossary id=\"1884\"]transcripts[\/pb_glossary] of audio recordings.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\nRun the Accessibility Checker<\/h3>\r\nUse the Accessibility Checker<\/strong>\u00a0to flag accessibility issues.\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/accessibilityhandbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1155\/2024\/02\/BSp-AccessibilityCheckerHoveredFocusedCropped.png\")
\r\nConsider Accessibility Across Your Course<\/h3>\r\nTo make your course as accessible as possible, ensure you:\r\n\r\n \t- Communicate clearly<\/li>\r\n \t
- Have deliberate, consistent organization<\/li>\r\n \t
- Choose the most appropriate file types<\/li>\r\n \t
- Ensure any uploaded documents are accessible<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nFor more information, read General Course Accessibility<\/a> later in this book and consider the following video introduction:\r\n\r\nhttps:\/\/mediaspace.langara.ca\/media\/t\/0_epcdfyfy\r\n
\r\nMoving forward...<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/header>\r\n
\r\n\r\nFocus 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.\r\n\r\nMove to the next page for step-by-step guides to making accessible Brightspace content.<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>","rendered":"![\"\"](\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/a11yondemand\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2248\/2024\/07\/BrightspaceLogo-150x150-1.png\")
<\/p>\n
Brightspace Accessibility
\nQuick Start Guide<\/h2>\nUse Brightspace features and tools to increase the accessibility of your content and work to ensure an inclusive and equitable experience for all learners.<\/div>\nBest practices to maximize Brightspace accessibility:<\/p>\n
\n\nUse templates<\/h3>\n
Brightspace templates include accessible colour<\/a>, structure<\/a>, and interactive elements. Choose an appropriate template in the Select a Document Template<\/strong> menu.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\nWrite descriptive linked text<\/h3>\n
Use linked text<\/a> not bare URLs. Write a description of the link destination, highlight the relevant text, and use the\u00a0Insert Quicklink<\/strong> button to add a link.
\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nUse tools for structure<\/h3>\n
Use built-in tools for headings<\/a>, lists, and tables<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n
\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\n\nInclude alternative text<\/h3>\n
Add descriptions to the Alternative Text<\/a> field of images that present information.<\/p>\n
\nMark decorative images<\/a> using\u00a0This image is decorative.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\nCaption and transcribe media<\/h3>\n
Ensure videos have accurate closed captions<\/a> and include transcripts<\/a> of audio recordings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRun the Accessibility Checker<\/h3>\n
Use the Accessibility Checker<\/strong>\u00a0to flag accessibility issues.
\n<\/p>\nConsider Accessibility Across Your Course<\/h3>\n
To make your course as accessible as possible, ensure you:<\/p>\n
\n- Communicate clearly<\/li>\n
- Have deliberate, consistent organization<\/li>\n
- Choose the most appropriate file types<\/li>\n
- Ensure any uploaded documents are accessible<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Write descriptive linked text<\/h3>\r\nUse [pb_glossary id=\"1169\"]linked text[\/pb_glossary] not bare URLs. Write a description of the link destination, highlight the relevant text, and use the\u00a0Insert Quicklink<\/strong> button to add a link.\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\nUse tools for structure<\/h3>\r\nUse built-in tools for [pb_glossary id=\"1105\"]headings[\/pb_glossary], lists, and [pb_glossary id=\"2026\"]tables[\/pb_glossary].\r\n\r\n[columns count=2]\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n[\/columns]\r\n\r\n\r\nInclude alternative text<\/h3>\r\nAdd descriptions to the [pb_glossary id=\"1161\"]Alternative Text[\/pb_glossary] field of images that present information.\r\n\r\n\r\nMark [pb_glossary id=\"1291\"]decorative images[\/pb_glossary] using\u00a0This image is decorative.<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\nCaption and transcribe media<\/h3>\r\nEnsure videos have accurate [pb_glossary id=\"1164\"]closed captions[\/pb_glossary] and include [pb_glossary id=\"1884\"]transcripts[\/pb_glossary] of audio recordings.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\nRun the Accessibility Checker<\/h3>\r\nUse the Accessibility Checker<\/strong>\u00a0to flag accessibility issues.\r\n\r\nConsider Accessibility Across Your Course<\/h3>\r\nTo make your course as accessible as possible, ensure you:\r\n\r\n \t- Communicate clearly<\/li>\r\n \t
- Have deliberate, consistent organization<\/li>\r\n \t
- Choose the most appropriate file types<\/li>\r\n \t
- Ensure any uploaded documents are accessible<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nFor more information, read General Course Accessibility<\/a> later in this book and consider the following video introduction:\r\n\r\nhttps:\/\/mediaspace.langara.ca\/media\/t\/0_epcdfyfy\r\n
\r\nMoving forward...<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/header>\r\n
\r\n\r\nFocus 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.\r\n\r\nMove to the next page for step-by-step guides to making accessible Brightspace content.<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>","rendered":"<\/p>\n
Brightspace Accessibility
\nQuick Start Guide<\/h2>\nUse Brightspace features and tools to increase the accessibility of your content and work to ensure an inclusive and equitable experience for all learners.<\/div>\nBest practices to maximize Brightspace accessibility:<\/p>\n
\n\nUse templates<\/h3>\n
Brightspace templates include accessible colour<\/a>, structure<\/a>, and interactive elements. Choose an appropriate template in the Select a Document Template<\/strong> menu.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\nWrite descriptive linked text<\/h3>\n
Use linked text<\/a> not bare URLs. Write a description of the link destination, highlight the relevant text, and use the\u00a0Insert Quicklink<\/strong> button to add a link.
\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nUse tools for structure<\/h3>\n
Use built-in tools for headings<\/a>, lists, and tables<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n
\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\n\nInclude alternative text<\/h3>\n
Add descriptions to the Alternative Text<\/a> field of images that present information.<\/p>\n
\nMark decorative images<\/a> using\u00a0This image is decorative.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\nCaption and transcribe media<\/h3>\n
Ensure videos have accurate closed captions<\/a> and include transcripts<\/a> of audio recordings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRun the Accessibility Checker<\/h3>\n
Use the Accessibility Checker<\/strong>\u00a0to flag accessibility issues.
\n<\/p>\nConsider Accessibility Across Your Course<\/h3>\n
To make your course as accessible as possible, ensure you:<\/p>\n
\n- Communicate clearly<\/li>\n
- Have deliberate, consistent organization<\/li>\n
- Choose the most appropriate file types<\/li>\n
- Ensure any uploaded documents are accessible<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Use tools for structure<\/h3>\r\nUse built-in tools for [pb_glossary id=\"1105\"]headings[\/pb_glossary], lists, and [pb_glossary id=\"2026\"]tables[\/pb_glossary].\r\n\r\n[columns count=2]\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n[\/columns]\r\n\r\n\r\nInclude alternative text<\/h3>\r\nAdd descriptions to the [pb_glossary id=\"1161\"]Alternative Text[\/pb_glossary] field of images that present information.\r\n\r\n\r\nMark [pb_glossary id=\"1291\"]decorative images[\/pb_glossary] using\u00a0This image is decorative.<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\nCaption and transcribe media<\/h3>\r\nEnsure videos have accurate [pb_glossary id=\"1164\"]closed captions[\/pb_glossary] and include [pb_glossary id=\"1884\"]transcripts[\/pb_glossary] of audio recordings.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\nRun the Accessibility Checker<\/h3>\r\nUse the Accessibility Checker<\/strong>\u00a0to flag accessibility issues.\r\n\r\nConsider Accessibility Across Your Course<\/h3>\r\nTo make your course as accessible as possible, ensure you:\r\n\r\n \t- Communicate clearly<\/li>\r\n \t
- Have deliberate, consistent organization<\/li>\r\n \t
- Choose the most appropriate file types<\/li>\r\n \t
- Ensure any uploaded documents are accessible<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nFor more information, read General Course Accessibility<\/a> later in this book and consider the following video introduction:\r\n\r\nhttps:\/\/mediaspace.langara.ca\/media\/t\/0_epcdfyfy\r\n
\r\nMoving forward...<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/header>\r\n
\r\n\r\nFocus 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.\r\n\r\nMove to the next page for step-by-step guides to making accessible Brightspace content.<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>","rendered":"<\/p>\n
Brightspace Accessibility
\nQuick Start Guide<\/h2>\nUse Brightspace features and tools to increase the accessibility of your content and work to ensure an inclusive and equitable experience for all learners.<\/div>\nBest practices to maximize Brightspace accessibility:<\/p>\n
\n\nUse templates<\/h3>\n
Brightspace templates include accessible colour<\/a>, structure<\/a>, and interactive elements. Choose an appropriate template in the Select a Document Template<\/strong> menu.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\nWrite descriptive linked text<\/h3>\n
Use linked text<\/a> not bare URLs. Write a description of the link destination, highlight the relevant text, and use the\u00a0Insert Quicklink<\/strong> button to add a link.
\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nUse tools for structure<\/h3>\n
Use built-in tools for headings<\/a>, lists, and tables<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n
\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\n\nInclude alternative text<\/h3>\n
Add descriptions to the Alternative Text<\/a> field of images that present information.<\/p>\n
\nMark decorative images<\/a> using\u00a0This image is decorative.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\nCaption and transcribe media<\/h3>\n
Ensure videos have accurate closed captions<\/a> and include transcripts<\/a> of audio recordings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRun the Accessibility Checker<\/h3>\n
Use the Accessibility Checker<\/strong>\u00a0to flag accessibility issues.
\n<\/p>\nConsider Accessibility Across Your Course<\/h3>\n
To make your course as accessible as possible, ensure you:<\/p>\n
\n- Communicate clearly<\/li>\n
- Have deliberate, consistent organization<\/li>\n
- Choose the most appropriate file types<\/li>\n
- Ensure any uploaded documents are accessible<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Include alternative text<\/h3>\r\nAdd descriptions to the [pb_glossary id=\"1161\"]Alternative Text[\/pb_glossary] field of images that present information.\r\n\r\n\r\nMark [pb_glossary id=\"1291\"]decorative images[\/pb_glossary] using\u00a0This image is decorative.<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\nCaption and transcribe media<\/h3>\r\nEnsure videos have accurate [pb_glossary id=\"1164\"]closed captions[\/pb_glossary] and include [pb_glossary id=\"1884\"]transcripts[\/pb_glossary] of audio recordings.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\nRun the Accessibility Checker<\/h3>\r\nUse the Accessibility Checker<\/strong>\u00a0to flag accessibility issues.\r\n\r\nConsider Accessibility Across Your Course<\/h3>\r\nTo make your course as accessible as possible, ensure you:\r\n\r\n \t- Communicate clearly<\/li>\r\n \t
- Have deliberate, consistent organization<\/li>\r\n \t
- Choose the most appropriate file types<\/li>\r\n \t
- Ensure any uploaded documents are accessible<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nFor more information, read General Course Accessibility<\/a> later in this book and consider the following video introduction:\r\n\r\nhttps:\/\/mediaspace.langara.ca\/media\/t\/0_epcdfyfy\r\n
\r\nMoving forward...<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/header>\r\n
\r\n\r\nFocus 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.\r\n\r\nMove to the next page for step-by-step guides to making accessible Brightspace content.<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>","rendered":"<\/p>\n
Brightspace Accessibility
\nQuick Start Guide<\/h2>\nUse Brightspace features and tools to increase the accessibility of your content and work to ensure an inclusive and equitable experience for all learners.<\/div>\nBest practices to maximize Brightspace accessibility:<\/p>\n
\n\nUse templates<\/h3>\n
Brightspace templates include accessible colour<\/a>, structure<\/a>, and interactive elements. Choose an appropriate template in the Select a Document Template<\/strong> menu.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\nWrite descriptive linked text<\/h3>\n
Use linked text<\/a> not bare URLs. Write a description of the link destination, highlight the relevant text, and use the\u00a0Insert Quicklink<\/strong> button to add a link.
\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nUse tools for structure<\/h3>\n
Use built-in tools for headings<\/a>, lists, and tables<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n
\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\n\nInclude alternative text<\/h3>\n
Add descriptions to the Alternative Text<\/a> field of images that present information.<\/p>\n
\nMark decorative images<\/a> using\u00a0This image is decorative.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\nCaption and transcribe media<\/h3>\n
Ensure videos have accurate closed captions<\/a> and include transcripts<\/a> of audio recordings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRun the Accessibility Checker<\/h3>\n
Use the Accessibility Checker<\/strong>\u00a0to flag accessibility issues.
\n<\/p>\nConsider Accessibility Across Your Course<\/h3>\n
To make your course as accessible as possible, ensure you:<\/p>\n
\n- Communicate clearly<\/li>\n
- Have deliberate, consistent organization<\/li>\n
- Choose the most appropriate file types<\/li>\n
- Ensure any uploaded documents are accessible<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Caption and transcribe media<\/h3>\r\nEnsure videos have accurate [pb_glossary id=\"1164\"]closed captions[\/pb_glossary] and include [pb_glossary id=\"1884\"]transcripts[\/pb_glossary] of audio recordings.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\nRun the Accessibility Checker<\/h3>\r\nUse the Accessibility Checker<\/strong>\u00a0to flag accessibility issues.\r\n\r\nConsider Accessibility Across Your Course<\/h3>\r\nTo make your course as accessible as possible, ensure you:\r\n\r\n \t- Communicate clearly<\/li>\r\n \t
- Have deliberate, consistent organization<\/li>\r\n \t
- Choose the most appropriate file types<\/li>\r\n \t
- Ensure any uploaded documents are accessible<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nFor more information, read General Course Accessibility<\/a> later in this book and consider the following video introduction:\r\n\r\nhttps:\/\/mediaspace.langara.ca\/media\/t\/0_epcdfyfy\r\n
\r\nMoving forward...<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/header>\r\n
\r\n\r\nFocus 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.\r\n\r\nMove to the next page for step-by-step guides to making accessible Brightspace content.<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>","rendered":"<\/p>\n
Brightspace Accessibility
\nQuick Start Guide<\/h2>\nUse Brightspace features and tools to increase the accessibility of your content and work to ensure an inclusive and equitable experience for all learners.<\/div>\nBest practices to maximize Brightspace accessibility:<\/p>\n
\n\nUse templates<\/h3>\n
Brightspace templates include accessible colour<\/a>, structure<\/a>, and interactive elements. Choose an appropriate template in the Select a Document Template<\/strong> menu.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\nWrite descriptive linked text<\/h3>\n
Use linked text<\/a> not bare URLs. Write a description of the link destination, highlight the relevant text, and use the\u00a0Insert Quicklink<\/strong> button to add a link.
\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nUse tools for structure<\/h3>\n
Use built-in tools for headings<\/a>, lists, and tables<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n
\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\n\nInclude alternative text<\/h3>\n
Add descriptions to the Alternative Text<\/a> field of images that present information.<\/p>\n
\nMark decorative images<\/a> using\u00a0This image is decorative.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\nCaption and transcribe media<\/h3>\n
Ensure videos have accurate closed captions<\/a> and include transcripts<\/a> of audio recordings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRun the Accessibility Checker<\/h3>\n
Use the Accessibility Checker<\/strong>\u00a0to flag accessibility issues.
\n<\/p>\nConsider Accessibility Across Your Course<\/h3>\n
To make your course as accessible as possible, ensure you:<\/p>\n
\n- Communicate clearly<\/li>\n
- Have deliberate, consistent organization<\/li>\n
- Choose the most appropriate file types<\/li>\n
- Ensure any uploaded documents are accessible<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Run the Accessibility Checker<\/h3>\r\nUse the Accessibility Checker<\/strong>\u00a0to flag accessibility issues.\r\n\r\nConsider Accessibility Across Your Course<\/h3>\r\nTo make your course as accessible as possible, ensure you:\r\n\r\n \t- Communicate clearly<\/li>\r\n \t
- Have deliberate, consistent organization<\/li>\r\n \t
- Choose the most appropriate file types<\/li>\r\n \t
- Ensure any uploaded documents are accessible<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nFor more information, read General Course Accessibility<\/a> later in this book and consider the following video introduction:\r\n\r\nhttps:\/\/mediaspace.langara.ca\/media\/t\/0_epcdfyfy\r\n
\r\nMoving forward...<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/header>\r\n
\r\n\r\nFocus 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.\r\n\r\nMove to the next page for step-by-step guides to making accessible Brightspace content.<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>","rendered":"<\/p>\n
Brightspace Accessibility
\nQuick Start Guide<\/h2>\nUse Brightspace features and tools to increase the accessibility of your content and work to ensure an inclusive and equitable experience for all learners.<\/div>\nBest practices to maximize Brightspace accessibility:<\/p>\n
\n\nUse templates<\/h3>\n
Brightspace templates include accessible colour<\/a>, structure<\/a>, and interactive elements. Choose an appropriate template in the Select a Document Template<\/strong> menu.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\nWrite descriptive linked text<\/h3>\n
Use linked text<\/a> not bare URLs. Write a description of the link destination, highlight the relevant text, and use the\u00a0Insert Quicklink<\/strong> button to add a link.
\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nUse tools for structure<\/h3>\n
Use built-in tools for headings<\/a>, lists, and tables<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n
\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\n\nInclude alternative text<\/h3>\n
Add descriptions to the Alternative Text<\/a> field of images that present information.<\/p>\n
\nMark decorative images<\/a> using\u00a0This image is decorative.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\nCaption and transcribe media<\/h3>\n
Ensure videos have accurate closed captions<\/a> and include transcripts<\/a> of audio recordings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRun the Accessibility Checker<\/h3>\n
Use the Accessibility Checker<\/strong>\u00a0to flag accessibility issues.
\n<\/p>\nConsider Accessibility Across Your Course<\/h3>\n
To make your course as accessible as possible, ensure you:<\/p>\n
\n- Communicate clearly<\/li>\n
- Have deliberate, consistent organization<\/li>\n
- Choose the most appropriate file types<\/li>\n
- Ensure any uploaded documents are accessible<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- \r\n \t
- Communicate clearly<\/li>\r\n \t
- Have deliberate, consistent organization<\/li>\r\n \t
- Choose the most appropriate file types<\/li>\r\n \t
- Ensure any uploaded documents are accessible<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nFor more information, read General Course Accessibility<\/a> later in this book and consider the following video introduction:\r\n\r\nhttps:\/\/mediaspace.langara.ca\/media\/t\/0_epcdfyfy\r\n
\r\n Moving forward...<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/header>\r\n
\r\n\r\nFocus 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.\r\n\r\nMove to the next page for step-by-step guides to making accessible Brightspace content.<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>","rendered":"<\/p>\nBrightspace Accessibility
\nQuick Start Guide<\/h2>\nUse Brightspace features and tools to increase the accessibility of your content and work to ensure an inclusive and equitable experience for all learners.<\/div>\nBest practices to maximize Brightspace accessibility:<\/p>\n
\n\nUse templates<\/h3>\n
Brightspace templates include accessible colour<\/a>, structure<\/a>, and interactive elements. Choose an appropriate template in the Select a Document Template<\/strong> menu.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\nWrite descriptive linked text<\/h3>\n
Use linked text<\/a> not bare URLs. Write a description of the link destination, highlight the relevant text, and use the\u00a0Insert Quicklink<\/strong> button to add a link.
\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nUse tools for structure<\/h3>\n
Use built-in tools for headings<\/a>, lists, and tables<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\n
\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\nInclude alternative text<\/h3>\n
Add descriptions to the Alternative Text<\/a> field of images that present information.<\/p>\n
\nMark decorative images<\/a> using\u00a0This image is decorative.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\nCaption and transcribe media<\/h3>\n
Ensure videos have accurate closed captions<\/a> and include transcripts<\/a> of audio recordings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
<\/div>\nRun the Accessibility Checker<\/h3>\n
Use the Accessibility Checker<\/strong>\u00a0to flag accessibility issues.
\n<\/p>\nConsider Accessibility Across Your Course<\/h3>\n
To make your course as accessible as possible, ensure you:<\/p>\n
- \n
- Communicate clearly<\/li>\n
- Have deliberate, consistent organization<\/li>\n
- Choose the most appropriate file types<\/li>\n
- Ensure any uploaded documents are accessible<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n