Making Documents, Web pages & Media, etc. Accessible

How to make Documents, Emails, Webpages, Media, etc. Accessible:

• What is Information Communication Technology (ICT)?
• Who is responsible for making or ensuring that ICT is accessible?
• What does accessible mean?
• How do you know if a website or electronic document is accessible?
• Resources for authors/instructors/users of:
  • Accessible Surveys and Forms - Qualtrix, Survey Monkey and WuFoo
  • Blackboard 9.1 Accessibility
  • Electronic Document Accessibility (PDFs, Word Documents, PowerPoints, etc.)
  • Mathematics
  • Purchasing ICT - Things you should look for when buying products & services. A vendor's VPAT doesn't mean their product or services are accessible.
  • Video & Audio Accessibility
  • Tools for converting voice to Text--Speech-to-Text - Good for persons with disabilities that impair their ability to write or type.
  • Tools for listening to text--Text-to-Speech - Good for people with print-related disabilities. Instructors & Staff can check for accessibility by listening to a document or webpage.
  • Web Accessibility
  • Other Sites with Info & Tutorials for Creating and Testing Accessible Content - The main audience is instructors, but staff can also find useful info.

Why do we have to make Information and Communication Technology (ICT) ADA accessible?

• Laws
• Funding
• Accreditation