Digital Accessibility Trackers

Digital Accessibility Trackers and Timelines

Microsoft Accessibility

PDF Accessibility

Accessibility Checklists and Guidelines

Accessibility in Blackboard Ultra

Core Topics of Accessibility

Accessibility in One Stop

Passport Experiences

Accessibility Tools

We encourage all VCSU employees to follow accessibility best practices to support a digital environment that is usable, inclusive, and welcoming to everyone. Explore the resources below to grow your accessibility skills, whether you're new to the topic or ready to deepen your knowledge. Core Topics VCSU has identified key accessibility topics to help create inclusive digital content. Overview of Core Topics Alt (alternative) Text Document Structure Captioning and Transcripts Color Contrast Download and print the Core Topics Quick Tips.pdf Tools Tools and software approved by VCSU to create accessible content. VCSU Ally Toolkit Passport Experience The Passport Experience offers interactive simulations that show how people with disabilities navigate digital content. Vision Passport: Simulating vision impairments. Hearing Passport: Understanding challenges for users with hearing impairments. Learning Difficulty Disorder: Navigating digital content with cognitive impairments. Training Web Accessibility It’s important to learn what accessibility means, why it matters, and how it benefits everyone. Once you understand the basics, you’ll be ready to commit to inclusive design and start building with accessibility in mind. WebAIM: Introduction to Web Accessibility GSA: Accessibility Bytes Series Alternative Text Alt text provides a brief, meaningful description of images so users who can’t see them understand their purpose or content. WebAIM: Adding Alt Text GSA Accessibility Bytes: Alt Text Add Alt Text to Images in Blackboard Add Alt Text to Images in One Stop Document Structure Use clear, logical document structure with proper headings, lists, and reading order to help all users navigate and understand content easily. WebAIM: Headings GSA Accessibility Bytes: Document Headings Using Built-in Styles in Blackboard Using Built-in Styles in One Stop Video Captions and Text Transcriptions Captions and transcripts enhance accessibility for users who are deaf or hard of hearing. WebAIM: Captions and Transcripts GSA: Creating Accessible Media Blackboard Caption Video Content One Stop: coming soon! Color and Contrast Text and background colors must have sufficient contrast to be readable by all users. WebAIM: Contrast and Color Accessibility GSA Accessibility Bytes: Color Contrast Fix Text Contrast in Blackboard Check Contrast in One Stop with Silktide Microsoft Office Accessibility Training GSA Microsoft Office Video Series: Create Accessible Digital Products Adobe Pro Training: in progress! GSA: PDF Authoring Guides GSA: How to Test and Remediate PDFs for Accessibility Using Adobe Acrobat DC PDF Testing Guide Check out this quick video from Silktide for a beginner-friendly overview of WCAG: For more information on digital accessibility, contact: Debbie Dramstad Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) Web Accessibility and Application Specialist | VCSU Technology Services debra.dramstad@vcsu.edu