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June, 2006 Making Your Course ADA Compliant Innovative Teaching Center

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Workshop Outline ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

What is Web Accessibility? ,[object Object],[object Object]

Accessibility Barriers? ,[object Object],Hardware/Software Visual/Audio Problems Learning Disabilities

Why Make my WebCT Course Accessible? ,[object Object],Fact: According to the 2000 U.S. Census, 17.6% of Maryland’s population has a disability

Why Make my WebCT Course Accessible? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],“ Build for the Future!”

What is the Instructor’s Role in Making a WebCT Course Accessible? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],“ You are the content experts!”

WebCT and Accessibility ,[object Object],[object Object]

Some Common Barriers ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Bad Good

Some Common Barriers ,[object Object],[object Object],Organize files to Help Clarify Lessons Bad Good

Some Common Barriers Click here More information about sea lions ,[object Object],Bad Good Clearly and accurately describe the link

Some Common Barriers ,[object Object],Ensure that foreground and background contrast well Welcome Welcome Welcome Welcome Bad Good

Some Common Barriers ,[object Object],Use easy-to-read fonts (on the Web, San serif fonts (e.g., Arial) are easiest to read for most. Bad Good easy-to-read fonts easy-to-read fonts

Some Common Barriers ,[object Object],Be sure meaning is not conveyed by color alone Bad Good More information on the IRS Click on the red X to enter X

Some Common Barriers ,[object Object],Avoid Using color as a means to conveying information Good Bad

Some Common Barriers ,[object Object],Provide Alternative Text for Images Bad Holly, picking up cooler at beach beach2.jpg Good ALT Text=“Holly, picking up our cooler at the beach“

Some Common Barriers ,[object Object],Provide descriptive text for graphics WebCT Quiz Illustration Description HTML: <a href=“aquifers_description.htm">Illustration Description</a>

Some Common Barriers ,[object Object],Timed responses are difficult for people with mobility limitations, low vision, and cognitive disabilities. WebCT Quiz Enter Unlimited quiz duration Clock ticking down

Some Common Barriers ,[object Object],Provide captioning and transcripts (scrip) of audio, and descriptions of video Captioning WebCT Quiz Descriptions of Video Video transcript

Some Common Barriers ,[object Object],Form Field Keep in mind, forms are generally difficult to use Allow unlimited time and additional attempts or make arrangements at the testing center Unlimited Time Additional Attempts

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WebCT Accessibility Audit ,[object Object],[object Object]

WebCT Accessibility Resources ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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