What is Alternate Format Text, actually?

Last updated: February 24, 2023. This article covers: What is alternate format text (AFT)? Who should use AFTs? What are the different types of AFTs? How do I request an AFT? Faculty tips and support. Copyright issues. What is Alternate Format Text (AFT)? Alternate format text (AFT) refers to written materials that are presented in […]

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Cross Campus Partners Addressing Accessibility

Last updated: February 10, 2023 A quick guide for faculty regarding digital accessibility and accommodations.  This article covers: Accessibility Highlights Introduction Need to Know Contacts Bookstore Deadlines for Bookstore Disability Services Program Library Office of Teaching and Learning (OTL) ADA Coordinator and the Office of Equal Opportunity Accessibility Highlights: Submit your textbooks to the DU […]

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Document Accessibility: Core Skills

Last updated: 2022-12-07 Created in partnership with Disability Services Program (DSP) Assistive Technology Specialist, Caroline Newcomb.  This article covers core skills for document accessibility including: Font Color Hyperlinks Document Structure: Styles (Headings) and Lists Alternate Text for Images Tables Skill 1: Font Consider your font size and type. Font Size Font should be at least […]

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How do I make my PowerPoints accessible?

PowerPoint has many features built-in that help people with different abilities to read and author documents. In this topic, you learn, for example, how to work with the Accessibility Checker to tackle accessibility issues while you’re creating your PowerPoint presentations.

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Are your PDF Scans Accessible?

This page is intended to be an introduction to PDF Accessibility for faculty. Learning more about creating accessible content is a journey and this is a great place to start!

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