Accessibility Tip | UDL Guidelines: Joy & Play
Did you have a chance to check out the updated UDL Guidelines (version 3)? The UDL Guidelines are a tool used in the implementation of Universal Design for Learning, a framework to proactively enhance access and participation to meaningful learning for as many people as possible. One of the new considerations reads: “Nurture joy and […]
Accessibility Tip | UDL Guidelines: Equity-Focused Update
This month we want to bring to your attention the updated UDL Guidelines (version 3.0)! The UDL Guidelines are a tool used in the implementation of Universal Design for Learning, a framework to proactively enhance access and participation to meaningful learning for as many people as possible. This iteration of the guidelines has a specific […]
Accessibility Tip | Designing Tables: Simple VS Complex, Title & Caption, Cell Padding
At the CTL, we are on a journey in making our communications more accessible. We are pulling back the curtain and invite you to join us as we review and implement new practices that enhance accessibility. This month, we are focusing on tables. ✔ Prioritize simple tables over complex tables. Simple tables have a maximum of one […]
Accessibility Tip | Images: Alt-Text (Functional Visuals)
At the CTL, we are on a journey in making our communications more accessible. We are pulling back the curtain and invite you to join us as we review and implement new practices that enhance accessibility. This month, we are focusing on images. ✔ Use descriptive alternative text (alt text) to convey the content and purpose of […]
Accessibility Tip | Content Organization: Heading Levels
At the CTL, we are on a journey in making our communications more accessible. We are pulling back the curtain and invite you to join us as we review and implement new practices that enhance accessibility. This month, we are focusing on content organization. ✔ Use heading levels in sequential order to create hierarchical structure and logical […]
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