Many people use a keyboard instead of a mouse to navigate and interact with digital content. Ensure all users can access your content and its interactive elements through a keyboard... Continue Reading →
Use tables for presenting data, not for layout or formatting
Tables are good for organizing data and should not be used to help design the layout of a document or website. Consider if your content needs to be displayed in... Continue Reading →
Place images in line with text
Images in documents should have their layout set to "In Line with Text." Why? Images inserted in line are tied to the place within the text where they were inserted... Continue Reading →
Avoid empty paragraphs
Do not use the enter or return key to insert empty paragraphs in order to create vertical space between content. If your goal is to push the next line of... Continue Reading →
Ensure sufficient line height and letter spacing
Ensure sufficient line height and letter spacing to prevent letters and words from blending together. Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) recommends at least: 1.5x spacing for line height - this... Continue Reading →
Remove content that could cause seizures
Avoid content that flashes, flickers, or blinks as they can cause seizures or create distractions for learners. Sparingly use animations (gifs, flash, etc.) and animated text if possible, to avoid... Continue Reading →
Use automatic list formats
When creating a bulleted or numbered list, use the automatic list formats available in Word, PowerPoint, and on HTML editors. HTML and documents share two main types of lists (Section508.gov):... Continue Reading →
Share resources in advance
Make resources, agendas, and other documents available online 24 hours in advance of meetings or classes. Why? Sharing resources in advance empowers participants through accessible practices. It allows participants to review the... Continue Reading →
What’s New in D2L Brightspace: October 2025
This webinar will focus on new features and changes in the October 2025 release (version 20.25.10) that will be available in D2L Brightspace starting Thursday, October 16. RSVP Required Use... Continue Reading →
What’s New in D2L Brightspace: November 2025
This webinar will focus on new features and changes in the November 2025 release (version 20.25.11) that will be available in D2L Brightspace starting Thursday, November 20. RSVP Required Use... Continue Reading →
What’s New in D2L Brightspace: December 2025
This webinar will focus on new features and changes in the December 2025 release (version 20.25.12) that will be available in D2L Brightspace starting Thursday, December 18. RSVP Required Use... Continue Reading →
What’s New in D2L Brightspace: August 2025
This webinar will focus on new features and changes in the August 2025 release (version 20.25.08) that will be available in D2L Brightspace starting Thursday, August 21. RSVP Required Use... Continue Reading →
What’s New in D2L Brightspace: July 2025
This webinar will focus on new features and changes in the July 2025 release (version 20.25.07) that will be available in D2L Brightspace starting Thursday, July 17. RSVP Required Use... Continue Reading →
Ensure sufficient color contrast
Ensure there is sufficient contrast between foreground and background colors. For all consumers of visual content, adequate light-dark contrast is needed between the relative luminance of text and its background... Continue Reading →
Avoid using color alone to convey meaning
When information is being conveyed using color alone, that information is not accessible to some users. Using color alone negatively impacts: Users with partial sight Users who have color-blindness Users... Continue Reading →
Provide meaningful alt text to images
Provide alternative (alt) text to convey the purpose of every meaningful image, picture, illustration, or chart. Alt text is a textual substitute for non-text content. Alt text makes content more... Continue Reading →
Write descriptive links
When including links, avoid using the full URL and vague terms like "click here" or "read more." Instead, embed hyperlinks and use unique, descriptive text to describe the link's destination.... Continue Reading →
Use headings to organize content
Use heading styles to organize your content structure in documents and web pages. Do not skip heading levels (h1, h2, h3, h4, etc.). Make sure headings are short, specific, and... Continue Reading →
Educational Development Digest: January 2025
This month's Educational Development Digest is now available. Stories include "Using the TILT Method to Enhance Student Equity and Performance," information about the refreshed D2L Brightspace Course Design template, and an overview of the ASA Newsletter and ASA Connect.
Teaching with H5P Series (February 2025)
Teaching with H5P Series What is H5P? H5P is a tool for creating interactive online learning content and activities. There are many interactive types: practice questions, drag and drop, image hotspot,... Continue Reading →
Teaching with H5P Series (March 2025)
Teaching with H5P Series What is H5P? H5P is a tool for creating interactive online learning content and activities. There are many interactive types: practice questions, drag and drop, image hotspot,... Continue Reading →
Teaching with H5P Series (January 2025)
Teaching with H5P Series What is H5P? H5P is a tool for creating interactive online learning content and activities. There are many interactive types: practice questions, drag and drop, image hotspot,... Continue Reading →
Making Zoom Sessions More Accessible and Inclusive (Spring 2025)
We might be used to using Zoom in our work, but not all of us, especially our students, are. In this session, we’ll look at Zoom reactions, annotations, and the... Continue Reading →
What’s New in D2L Brightspace: June 2025
This webinar will focus on new features and changes in the June 2025 release (version 20.25.06) that will be available in D2L Brightspace starting Thursday, June 19. Accommodations The NED is... Continue Reading →
What’s New in D2L Brightspace: May 2025
This webinar will focus on new features and changes in the May 2025 release (version 20.25.05) that will be available in D2L Brightspace starting Thursday, May 15. RSVP Required Use... Continue Reading →
What’s New in D2L Brightspace: April 2025
This webinar will focus on new features and changes in the April 2025 release (version 20.25.04) that will be available in D2L Brightspace starting Thursday, April 17. RSVP Required Use... Continue Reading →
What’s New in D2L Brightspace: March 2025
This webinar will focus on new features and changes in the March 2025 release (version 20.25.03) that will be available in D2L Brightspace starting Thursday, March 20. RSVP Required Use... Continue Reading →
What’s New in D2L Brightspace: February 2025
This webinar will focus on new features and changes in the February 2025 release (version 20.25.02) that will be available in D2L Brightspace starting Thursday, February 20. RSVP Required Use... Continue Reading →
What’s New in D2L Brightspace: January 2025
This webinar will focus on new features and changes in the January 2025 release (version 20.25.01) that will be available in D2L Brightspace starting Thursday, January 16. RSVP Required Use... Continue Reading →
Inclusive Video Conferencing (Spring 2025)
January 27 - February 16, 2025 Short Course Learn practical strategies to create equitable and engaging video conferencing classes/meetings. Experience and practice how to model and maintain equitable and accessible... Continue Reading →
