Creating Accessible Content

Checklist for Blackboard WCM Content Editor

While creating website content, it is crucial to consider accessibility. There are a few basic steps that should be followed in order to assure your content is accessible:

1. Add built-in headings to document and do not skip numbers (e.g. jumping from Heading 1 to Heading 3)
2. Use built-in list options (e.g. bullets or numbers)
3. Add alt text for all images
4. Make all links descriptive and don't use full url or "click here"
5. Define table headers and simplify tables as much as possible

Helpful Information

Links

Blackboard Accessibility Help Site 
Blackboard Training Site
 
Files

Blackboard Accessibility PowerPoint Handout
Click Here for Resources Word Document