Summary

Reflect on how your format choices impact the student experience, particularly the energy, effort, and time required by students for workarounds and unnecessary barriers. Consider what students have offered up as solutions.

Remember to ask questions, be curious, and engage with support.

• Avoid using PDFs.
• Use Reading Lists and collaborate with the Langara library to ensure your course resources are high-quality and accessible.
• Provide content in accessible formats (Brightspace pages, Word, and PowerPoint not PDF).
• Offer links to student technology support.
• Learn about how assistive and adaptive technologies work.
• Review the Academic Accommodation Fact Sheets to understand the basics of academic accommodations.
• Engage with peers and the Accessibility Services office Accessibility Services.
• Read the Accessibility Handbook for Teaching and Learning.
• Contact assistivetech@langara.ca for direct support.