Definition | Examples | |
Perceivable | Students can see and hear your content | · Alternative text describing each image (to be read by a screen reader)
· Close caption videos or transcripts · Color contrast between text and color (specifically with slideshows) |
Operable | Students can interact with the content | · Provide sufficient time for responses
· Ensure everything is adequately described · Check for keyboard accessibility |
Understandable | Students can understand and navigate your content | · Ensure you give clear instructions in multiple formats
· Model for students how they should do something · Use plain language such as using active voice (not passive), short sentences and paragraphs, and common words |
Robust | Your content works and is compatible with technology | · Perform an accessibility check
· Test your content on a variety of platforms · Create descriptive titles to help students with screen readers quickly determine if they are on the correct document |
For additional information visit http://aem.cast.org/creating/designing-for-accessibility-pour.html
Accessibility Resources:
http://aem.cast.org/creating/accessibility-perceivable.html
http://aem.cast.org/creating/accessibility-operable.html
http://aem.cast.org/creating/accessibility-understandable.html
http://aem.cast.org/creating/accessibility-robust.html