Join us as we review an accessibility report for a PDF file. We’ll identify criteria in an accessibility report that commonly passes and fails and provides participants with guidance on how to make basic changes to their content that address these accessibility standards.
Although the facilitator will be unable to provide one-on-one assistance to all participants, time will be allocated to allow participants to review their own accessibility report for a PDF file and to practice some of the strategies.
About Accessibility Sprints
D2L Brightspace now features Accessibility+, an integrated tool that scans course content and conducts an automated accessibility audit based on WCAG 2.1 standards (Levels A, AA, and AAA) and ISO 14289 for PDFs.
Instructors receive a detailed accessibility report outlining which criteria were evaluated and whether each passed or failed.
As faculty work to remediate materials, they may encounter criteria that are unfamiliar or require strategies they have not yet developed. To support this process, a series of Accessibility Sprints will be offered during the Spring 2026 term. These sessions will provide practical guidance on making basic changes to improve files that did not meet specific accessibility standards.
The 3Rs – Remove, Remediate, or Refresh
Remove
Sometimes the most accessible option is simply removing elements that don’t serve a clear purpose or that introduce complexity without adding value. Is there content scanned by the audit that doesn’t need to be presented to students. Redundant, duplicative, or “hidden” content
Remediate
For content that must remain, identify failed criteria where the issues identified are easier and less time consuming to fix. This may include adding alternative text, improving color contrast, restructuring headings, correcting captions, etc. Create a personal schedule to investigate issues that require more complicated remediation strategies or those that will require a greater amount of time to fix.
Refresh
For content that requires a great deal of remediation, it may be more appropriate to refresh your digital content entirely. This may involve improving the layout of documents, enhancing clarity, or adopting newer, more accessible formats and tools.
Accommodations
The NED is committed to providing universal access to all of our events, we’d like to discover how we can make the event more inclusive so you can fully participate!
Machine generated captions are available in real-time for all Zoom events, however human generated CART (live caption) service and ASL interpretation can be requested with advanced notice (2 weeks) to make the event more accessible.
Please, let us know of any disability-related accommodations that will facilitate your full participation.
Questions?
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