Maintain
a simple consistent page layout throughout your site or module
A
consistent page format within your content area will make it
easier for students to go through your material. A clear
consistent presentation will especially assist people with
learning disabilities who have difficulty following
disorganized presentations.
Keep backgrounds
simple. Make sure there is enough contrast between the
background and/or the text and imagery
People with low vision or color blindness (15% of the male
population has some form of colorblindness, mostly discerning
reds from greens, but also discerning blues and browns), have
difficulty reading information on busy pages, pages with busy
backgrounds, and pages with dark background colors.
Use standard
HTML
Hypertext Markup Language is the code used to create web
pages. This code is designed to be a universal format outside
the bounds of proprietary software and computer languages.
While non-standard tags exist, using the standard HTML tags
will guarantee your content will be accessible to all the
students in your class.
Design large
buttons
Small buttons and images denoting links can be difficult
targets for students with mobility impairments that result in
restricted hand movement. Large buttons and link images make
it easier for everyone to navigate links.
Include a note about
accessibility
Notify your users that you are concerned about accessibility
by including a web access symbol or statement on the welcome
page/syllabus (Disability Access Statement), on any tool page in the header section, or on
any of the content pages. Be sure to say that you will be
happy to receive suggestions on how to increase accessibility
for your students.
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