Accessible EdTech
Find guidance and tools for evaluating and selecting accessible educational technologies, incorporating accessibility into procurement, and working effectively with vendors.
Topic: Quality Indicator DM2
Developing guidelines to ensure accessibility is embedded in all components of edtech procurement.
DM2: Guidelines for Accessibility in Procurement
Explore guidelines for embedding accessibility requirements into every stage of edtech procurement, from product evaluation and selection to vendor contracts.
Text Contrast
Learn how to choose text and background colors with sufficient contrast to improve readability and meet digital accessibility requirements.
Tables
Learn how to structure and format data tables so students can understand relationships between information and navigate tables using assistive technology.
Lists
Explore how properly formatted bulleted and numbered lists organize information, improve readability, and support navigation with assistive technology.
Links
Learn how to create descriptive, easy-to-identify hyperlinks that help students understand where links lead and navigate digital content efficiently
Headings
Discover how properly structured headings organize digital content and help students navigate documents and webpages, including those using screen readers.
Clear Writing
Explore strategies for using plain language, clear instructions, and organized content to make learning materials easier for all students to understand.
Color Use
Learn how to use color effectively without relying on it alone to communicate information, ensuring content is understandable to students with color vision differences.
Captions
Learn how accurate, synchronized captions make video content accessible to students who are deaf or hard of hearing and support comprehension for all learners.