OneDrive is a reliable alternative to Google Drive (CI Docs) for sharing course materials. This guide walks through creating a shared folder and generating a link that students and colleagues can use to access your files — no special account required on their end. Before You Begin Have your course…
Inclusive assessment design means creating assessments that give all students a fair opportunity to demonstrate what they know. When assessments are designed with a range of learners in mind from the start, they work better for everyone: students with disabilities, non-native speakers, first-generation students, students managing work and caregiving, and…
Plain language is writing that is clear, direct, and easy to understand the first time it is read. It is not about oversimplifying: it is about respecting your reader’s time and making sure your meaning reaches them without unnecessary effort. Plain language benefits everyone: students managing heavy reading loads, non-native…
Alternative text, or alt text, describes the purpose of an image as it relates to your content. It is read aloud by screen readers and displayed if the image fails to load or is missing. Good alt text does not simply describe what an image looks like. It explains why…
Properly formatted hyperlinks help readers scan for important information and identify outside resources. When a screen reader encounters a hyperlink, it announces “link” — so there is no need to include the words “link” or “link to” in your link text. Screen readers can also generate a “links list” that…
The following guide highlights the process for adding heading styles and list styles to documents in CI Docs (Google Docs). These practices apply to any document you share with students or colleagues, including course materials, syllabi, assignment instructions, and shared notes. Adding Heading Styles To apply a heading style, select…
Inclusive email practices make your messages clearer, easier to navigate, and more useful for everyone. Someone reading on a small screen, scanning quickly between meetings, using a screen reader, or reading in a second language all benefit from the same things: plain language, meaningful links, and well-described images. This guide…
Ensure your tables and color choices support clarity and accessibility. Purpose of This Guide This guide provides practical support for resolving table and color accessibility issues identified by UDOIT in Canvas. If your UDOIT report flags problems such as missing table headers, missing scope attributes, insufficient color contrast, or reliance…
Appropriate color use plays a major role in creating accessible digital content. Because color is often used to convey meaning—such as to highlight, organize, or differentiate—it’s important to ensure that information communicated through color is also perceivable by users with color vision disabilities. Color and Low Vision Disabilities Color vision…
Color contrast refers to the difference in brightness and hue between foreground (e.g., text) and background elements. Strong contrast is essential for legibility and accessibility, especially for individuals with low vision or color vision deficiencies. Color can enhance the visual appeal of your course, but it must be used thoughtfully….
