Objective
Accessible Text
What is it?
Accessible text is anything (PDF, document, or Canvas page) that is accessible for all individuals, especially those that use assistive technology. Accessible text includes the following:
- Appropriate Headings
- Alternative Text
- Correct Reading Order
- Tagged
- High Color Contrast
- Descriptive Links for URLs and documents
- Ability to be copied and pasted/read by a screen reader
Why do it?
When PDFs and other documents are not accessible, it can lead to problems for students who use assistive technology. The video below by PopeTech shows great reasoning as to why having accessible PDFs is so important, and what the experience is like for students who use assistive technology when the PDF is not accessible.
Users
Before You Begin
Install Adobe Acrobat
Steps
Document and Website Resources
- Utilize the accessibility checkers in Adobe Acrobat and Canvas. The links below will walk you through how to use them
- Use the read aloud function to check reading order