The Network for Educational Development (NED) provides educational development opportunities that are designed by Minnesota State faculty and staff for Minnesota State faculty and staff. These opportunities help build awareness, develop knowledge, skills, and abilities, and provide space for reflecting and revising.
Accessibility Remediation Sprints: Creating Accessible PDF Files 3 (Spring 2026)
Note: This is a repeat of Creating Accessible PDF Files 1 and 2
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 includes Accessibility+, a tool that automatically checks course content using WCAG 2.1 standards and ISO 14289 for PDFs. The tool creates a report showing what passed and what failed.
As we revise materials, some criteria may be unfamiliar or require new skills. To help, we will offer Accessibility Sprints during Spring 2026. These sessions provide practical tips for improving files that do not meet accessibility standards.
The 3Rs – Remove, Remediate, or Refresh
Remove
Delete content that does not serve a clear purpose or adds unnecessary complexity.
Remediate
Fix issues that are quick and simple, such as adding alt text, correcting headings, improving contrast, or fixing captions. Plan time for issues that need more complex work.
Refresh
If a file needs extensive fixes, it may be easier to rebuild it. A refreshed version can improve layout, clarity, and accessibility.
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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