Documents: Syllabi, Handouts and Articles
Printed and scanned documents can pose a problem for students with various disabilities who need them in alternate formats. Since the conversion process can be time-consuming, advanced planning is critical to a student's success for accessing material at the same time as everyone.
Challenge:
Provide a document that is readable to screenreading technology.
Tip: If tempted to scan a document or provide a last-minute handout, consider a way to disseminate the text electronically.
Introduction
What does an accessible document look like?
The following resources shed light on the Top Traits of an accessible Word (Word document) document and an accessible PDF (Word document) .
Assessment
How do I check my documents for accessibility? Start with the following resources.
Checklists: Adobe Acrobat (Word document), Microsoft Word (Word document), Microsoft PowerPoint (Word document)
Remediation
How do I remediate my documents for accessibility?
Self-guided training resources: Tutorials, Quick Guides
Further Guidance:
Consult an ACCESS Support Team specialist in the DPRC or a trained specialist in your department to discuss how to create an accessible syllabus.
Other Campus Resources:
iLearn Accessibility Tips (Word document)
