QM 8.4 Images in the course are accessible. (Very Important)
- Gina Persichini
- eCampus Knowledge Management
Making images in a course accessible is crucial for several reasons, centered around inclusivity, legal compliance, and enhanced learning outcomes. When we talk about accessibility in the context of images, we refer to the practice of ensuring that all learners, including those with disabilities, can access, perceive, and understand the information conveyed by the images.
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General Suggestions
Images, infographics, charts, and graphs that convey information have alternative text (“alt text”) or are provided in another format. Those without academic content are marked as decorative.
Graphics and images are understandable when viewed without color.
Consideration 1.2: Support multiple ways to perceive information - UDL Guidelines
Faculty Development Opportunities
Introduction to Accessibility in Online Courses
Designing your Canvas Course to Support Accommodations Webinar
Using Ally to Identify Inaccessible Content and Improve the Accessibility of Your Online Courses Webinar
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Related Resources
Alternative (Alt) Text: How-to Guide from eCampus Center
Accessibility in Online Courses from eCampus Center
Accessibility Support Resources collected by eCampus Center
Consideration 2.3: Cultivate understanding and respect across languages and dialects - UDL Guidelines
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