Digital Accessibility Starts with the Tools We Use
Digital educational materials reach students through several pathways, each with its own accessibility considerations. Whether purchasing third party EdTech, selecting resources online, or creating classroom instructional materials, it is important for educators and teams to prioritize accessibility across each pathway. Participants will leave with practical strategies they can immediately apply to help ensure the digital educational materials they purchase, select, and create are accessible to students with disabilities.
Who Should Watch?
Individuals and teams who are:
- interested in digital accessibility in education
- responsible for leading accessibility improvements at their agency or school
- beginning accessibility work
- making improvements and seeking new resources
Presenters
- Christopher Phillips, Technical Assistance Specialist
- Rob Carr, Digital Accessibility Specialist
- Lyssa Prince, Digital Accessibility Specialist
- Jena Fahlbush, Technical Assistance Specialist
Recording & Slides
Resources
- Procurement Guide
- Understanding the VPAT and ACR
- Using ACRs to Inform EdTech Decisions
- EdTech Directory
- Accessibility Basics
- Accessibility Fundamentals Learning Modules
- WAVE Home Page
- WebAIM – Keyboard Testing
Summary of Q&A Discussion
How can I check the accessibility of Google Docs? Can I use the WAVE tool?
WAVE cannot test Google Docs at this time, and because Google Docs does not have a built-in accessibility checker like Microsoft Word, accessibility must be reviewed manually. Visit our Accessibility Basics resource to learn what to look for when checking documents. Alternatively, consider creating an accessible document in Word and uploading it to Google Drive. Stay tuned for our upcoming Google Docs Accessibility Learning Module!