Accessibility 101 Small steps, big rewards - Eva Garcia Grau
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Accessibility 101 Small steps, big rewards - Eva Garcia Grau
- 1. Accessibility 101: Small steps, big rewards Eva Garcia Grau Information Consultant, Library Services
- 2. Session aims By the end of this session, you will be able to: Explain the importance of making materials accessible. Identify and correct the most common accessibility issues in PowerPoint.
- 3. Session overview Why accessibility? Activity in groups Final thoughts Questions
- 4. Why accessibility? Nobody in my team has accessibility needs! I’ll design it first and then make it accessible. Nobody has ever complained. It only benefits a few people. We are already compliant! There is too much to think about!
- 6. Universal Design for Learning Multiple means of engagement Multiple means of representation Multiple means of action and expression (CAST, 2024)
- 7. Accessibility tips Accessibility checker Headings and font size Contrast Reading order Tables Meaningful links Send editable PowerPoints Images – to use or not to use
- 8. What about images? No need for “Image of…” Full stop after alt text Use of decorative images Do not use images as links Be concise
- 9. Final thoughts… Focus on accessibility, not compliance. Not all accessibility templates are accessible. Accessibility by default. We are all learning. Continuous learning journey. If in doubt… ask! You’ve got this!
- 10. Useful links Alt text best practice WCAG 2.1 checklist Creating a accessible documents https://userinyerface.com/ Contrast checker WebAIM guide to PowerPoint accessibility Colour blindness simulator Accessible color palette builder Microsoft’s accessibility guide for PowerPoint
- 11. References CAST (2023) Tips for Accessible Educational Materials. Available at: https://www.cast.org/products- services/resources/2023/udl-tips-accessible-educational- materials-aem (Accessed: 7 March 2024) Normandale OnlineE (2012) Accessible vs. Inaccessible - Can you Hear the Difference? Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TNU_t-9w1A (Accessed: 20 March 2024)
- 12. Thank you! Eva Garcia Grau Information Consultant Royal Holloway, University of London Eva.GarciaGrau@rhul.ac.uk X: @EvaDannG Discord: eveta_gg