Accessibility is an essential part of creating an inclusive campus community. As technology, teaching methods, and campus services evolve, ensuring that everyone can access information and participate fully is both a shared responsibility and a key priority in higher education. … Continue reading A New Hub for Accessibility Questions and Resources at Swarthmore
Apple’s Background Sounds is an feature available on iPhones, iPads and Apple desktops running iOS 15 or later. It’s designed to help users stay focused, calm, and centered—whether you’re studying, relaxing, or managing sensory input. Here are a few reasons … Continue reading Apple’s “Background Sounds”: Focus, Calm, and Accessibility in One Feature
By visiting contributor Traci Huppman Attending the Weingarten Disability Symposium was an insightful experience, filled with thought-provoking discussions and powerful takeaways. Among the many ideas shared, I made note of several books and a speaker that may inform our work … Continue reading Insights and Inspiration from the Weingarten Disability Symposium: Must-Read Books and Powerful Speakers
Our faculty and staff have made remarkable progress in improving the accessibility of course materials since prioritizing digital accessibility in 2016. A pivotal tool in this journey has been the Accessibility Filescan, developed by Swarthmore ITS and introduced in Fall … Continue reading Behind the Scenes – Remarkable Progress in Accessible Course Materials
The other day, I was deep in Camtasia, crafting a tutorial on how to incorporate accessibility into our everyday work with Word and Docs. Camtasia is a versatile tool, but it falls short when it comes to creating captions and … Continue reading See It, Say It – How to Easily Create Transcripts
Most users visually scan links on a page, keyboard users use the tab key to jump from link to link, and screen readers can listen to a list of links on a page. WCAG 2.1 provide guidance for links that emphasize clarity, accessibility, and user-friendliness. They include: Clear and Descriptive Text: Use link text that tells users where the link leads. Ensure link text is distinct from other link text on page. Avoid vague phrases like “click here” or “read more.” Visual Distinction: Links need to look different from regular text so they catch your eye. Keep color perception differences … Continue reading Unlock the power of meaningful links
