Accessibility Tip – May 2025
This month we are revisiting best practices on incorporating and describing images. 
Do not rely on auto-generated descriptions for images. These descriptions are often too generic and only describe the appearance of an image and not the functionality. For functional images that require an alternative text description, replace the autogenerated descriptions with ones that convey the […]
Accessibility Tip – April 2025
This month we are focusing on the Universal Design for Learning section on Designing Options for Emotional Capacity. What role do emotions have in your teaching? How are they invited and leveraged for learning? With the end of term nearing, the following considerations seem particularly relevant: Promote individual and collective reflection (9.3) Cultivate empathy and restorative practices (9.4) What strategies […]
Accessibility Tip – March 2025
This month we are reflecting on two key concepts: access vs accessibility. Access is the end result: it pertains to the ability or right to obtain and utilize resources, services, or opportunities. Accessibility is the process of achieving access. “Accessibility is a proactive approach to creating workplaces that anticipate and prepare for diverse employee needs, experiences, abilities […]
Accessibility Tip – February 2025
This month we invite you to join us for a Readability Challenge! The goal is to improve clarity for learners. Step 1: Select your instructional content. Examples include: a concept explanation, assignment instructions or a discussion prompt. Step 2: Assess the readability of the original version using a readability tool. Example tools: Hemingway App or Microsoft Word readability […]
Accessibility Tip – January 2025
To make progress towards Disability Inclusion, it’s important to have a deep understanding of the climate of systemic oppression and inequity that exists at UBC. For this reason, the Disabled Voices Project is collecting stories about the experiences of people with disabilities and those who experience barriers to full participation at UBC. The findings will […]
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