New accessibility training courses are available in Canvas. Educators, staff, and students alike can learn how to create documents and web content that meet ADA standards for accessibility so that everyone can benefit from and use them. All courses are available in Canvas’ Public Course area. You must log in to Canvas to access the courses.
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Learn how to properly export your documents to PDF, how to use the accessibility checker to fix problems, and how to manipulate the tag tree to ensure correct semantic value.
Accessible Link Text at Texas State
Learn about all the following that relate to universal design and accessible link text for individuals with disabilities:
- Web Content Accessibility Guideline (WCAG) Criterion 2.4.4: Link Purpose (In Context) – Level A
- Laws that reference WCAG criterion for making content accessible
- How screen readers navigate electronic resources to find links
- The importance of accessible link text for Texas State University
- The purpose of link text
- How to identify ambiguous link text
- Why you should reduce redundant links in your digital content
- How to handle alt text for a linked image
This training also includes examples of bad link text with a corresponding example that is more accessible. This information is designed to make it clear that accessible link text is better for everyone and is a required design goal for all university faculty and staff.
For more information on these and other accessibility courses, don’t hesitate to contact me at eiraccesscoord@txstate.edu.
Evan Pickrel is Electronic Information Resources Accessibility Coordinator in Texas State’s Division of Information Technology.
