Creating Accessible Content

Checklist for Blackboard WCM Content Editors

While creating website content it is crucial to consider accessibility. There are a few basic steps that should be followed in order to assure your content is accessible:

1. Add built-in Headings to document and do not skip numbers (e.g. jumping from Heading 1 to Heading 3)
2. Use built-in List options (e.g. bullets or numbers)
3. Add Alt Text for links
4. Add Alt Text for images
5. Define Table Headers and simplify Tables as much as possible 

Helpful Information

Links

Blackboard Accessibility Website with accessibility resources

Training Site

Files

Click Here to view PDF off the MFOC Booth Diagram

Blackboard Handout