Considerations for disability access

While it is important to think about learners and accessibility broadly and holistically, attending specifically to disability-related access needs is also vital to inclusion.

Aside from ensuring that students with formal accommodations have these in place in your course, you can also enhance inclusion by considering the following strategies.

Making Text Materials More Accessible

Are materials you create for your courses accessible?

Accessibility Checklist

This checklist is designed to help you review and strengthen the accessibility of your text-based content, such as slides, handouts, and documents. It highlights key practices that support a wide range of learners.

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