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
In the bustling world of digital communication, grabbing and retaining attention is no easy feat. This rings particularly true for digital signage, where viewers are bombarded with information and have only fleeting moments to absorb messages. The critical message for … Continue reading Crafting Accessible Digital Signage: A Guide for Inclusive Communication
It has been over a year now since we were all suddenly and abruptly confined to our homes. This year brought grief, fear, and uncertainty and to say it has been a heart-wrenching and challenging year is a gross understatement. … Continue reading COVID: Reflections On Silver Linings
You may have noticed that your Zoom sessions no longer have the words “Closed Captions” under the CC button. Instead, you will now see “Live Transcript”. This is because Zoom now provides the ability to provide transcripts of speech as … Continue reading Live transcription now available in Zoom
