Center for Teaching and Learning - Clovis Community College: Accessibility Resources

Self-enroll in the 10 Day Accessibility Challenge course using this link: CCC-10 Day Accessibility Challenge 

This course focuses on creating accessible content in Canvas, using Canvas tools. It is designed to go through it in 10 consecutive business days, though you can do it faster or slower as needed. Upon completion of the course, you are re-enrolled in a read only mode so you can keep access to the content. 

WebAIM Accessible Document Training - Register here: WebAIM Accessible Document Training

This is a 4 week course that you have to complete within 60 days. It usually starts the first Monday of each month, though you can enroll late as long as you complete within the 60 day time limit. This course covers creating accessible external documents: Word, PPT, and PDF. 

Download Accessible Canvas Course Templates in the Canvas Commons.

Clovis - Accessible Start Here Module

Includes:

• Welcome Letter Template
• Bio page with prompts for explaining your plan for regular and substantive interaction 
• Course Policies 
• Link to Online Readiness Assessment
• Technology and Learning Support
• Student Support Resources

Clovis - Accessible 18 Week Template Course

Includes:

• Start Here Module (explained above)
• 18 Week Modules with Overview / Recap Pages
• Homepage

Use this Canvas Guide for help finding and importing the template into your class: How do I import and view a Commons resource in Canvas?

Interested in a different type of template? Reach out to Tracy Stuntz (tracy.stuntz@cloviscollege.edu). 

Templates are checked each semester for updates and any needed accessibility remediation.

 D1: Headings

• Heading styles are consistently used to aid navigation through the course when using assistive technology. 
• Heading levels (Heading 1, Heading 2, etc.) are used in correct order. 

Pope Tech Errors and Alerts to Review:

Empty Heading

 No Heading Structure

 Skipped Heading Level

D2: Lists

• Lists are created using the bullet or numbered list tool instead of being formatted manually so that lists are recognized when using a screen reader

Pope Tech Errors and Alerts to Review:

 Possible List

D3: Descriptive Links

• Links are identified with meaningful and unique text in place of displaying the URL

Pope Tech Errors and Alerts to Review:

Empty Link

 Suspicious Link Text

D4: Tables

• Column and/or row header cells are designated so that screen readers can read table cells in the correct order.
• A table caption is included.

Pope Tech Errors and Alerts to Review:

Empty Table Header

 Layout Table

 Possible Table Caption

D5/6: Color Contrast and Meaning

• There is sufficient color contrast between the foreground text and background to avoid difficulties for students with low vision. 
• Text and images of text have a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1.
• Color is not used as the only means of conveying information, adding emphasis, indicating action, or otherwise distinguishing a visual element.

Pope Tech Errors and Alerts to Review:

Very Low Contrast

D7: Images

• All images have appropriate alternative text, either explaining instructional value or indicating the image is decorative.
• Alternative text does not contain “image of”, “picture of” or file extension (e.g., “.jpg”).
  

Pope Tech Errors and Alerts to Review:

Missing Alternative Text

 Long Alternative Text

 Suspicious Alternative Text