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-====Inclusive Design "considers the full range of human diversity with respect to ability, language, culture, gender, age and other forms of human difference."====
+Inclusive Design "considers the full range of human diversity with respect to ability, language, culture, gender, age and other forms of human difference."
-Source: [https://idrc.ocadu.ca/index.php/resources/idrc-online/library-of-papers/443-whatisinclusivedesign Inclusive Design Research Centre.]
+(Source: [https://idrc.ocadu.ca/index.php/resources/idrc-online/library-of-papers/443-whatisinclusivedesign Inclusive Design Research Centre.])
 [[File:Accessibility keyboard-with-green-keys-key.jpg|right|300px]]
-====='''Accessibility is important for everyone.'''=====
+===='''Accessibility is important for everyone.'''====
-By applying the Accessibility essentials and principles of Universal Design (UD) in the creation and delivery of digital and web-based content, we can meet the needs of people with disabilities and greatly improve access for as many people as possible.
+By applying [https://www.section508.gov/develop/universal-design/ principles of Universal Design (UD) in the creation and delivery of digital and web-based content,] we can meet the needs of people with disabilities and greatly improve access for as many people as possible.
 ====='''For example...'''=====
 * '''Captioned videos''' are essential for those who are Deaf/deaf or hearing-impaired. Captions are also useful to those who may be dyslexic, have ADD/ADHD, or are not familiar with the language spoken in the video.
 * The inclusion of '''headers''' and '''bulleted lists''' in a digital document (e.g., Word, PowerPoint) or webpage (e.g., Canvas, SharePoint, WordPress) are essential for blind or visually-impaired persons using a screen reader to access and navigate content at the page. This type of semantic formatting and organization is also helpful to those who are sighted for making sense of different elements or chunks of content.
-* Avoid using "Click here." Instead, '''meaningful text-based links''', such as this example, [[Utilizing_Descriptive_Text|Utilizing Descriptive Text]], are helpful for everyone in that using specific language provides context and more clearly communicates information to the user about where they are clicking to.
+* Avoid labeling links as "Click here." Instead, applying '''meaningful text to links''', such as this example, [[Utilizing_Descriptive_Text|Utilizing Descriptive Text]], is helpful for everyone because using specific language provides context and more clearly communicates information to the user about where/what they are clicking to.
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-===[https://www.evergreen.edu/offices-services/information-technology/accessibility IT/Web Accessibility at Evergreen]===
+===IT Accessibility at Evergreen===
-'''Includes information about creating accessible content and Evergreen's Accessible Tech Workgroup.'''
+[https://www.evergreen.edu/offices-services/information-technology/accessibility Our Information Technology Accessibility page] includes guidance for creating accessible content and details about Evergreen's Electronic Information Technology Accessibility (EITA) workgroup.
-−
-====Related Canvas Guides====
+====Canvas Guides====
-*'''[https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-2060 General Accessibility Design Guidelines]''': This document outlines some general best practices when designing a course for accessibility concerns.
+* [https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-2060 General Accessibility Design Guidelines]: This document outlines some general best practices when designing a course for accessibility concerns.
-*'''[https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-2061 Accessibility within Canvas]''': Ensuring an accessible and pleasant experience to all users, regardless of disability, is a key focus of Canvas.
+* [https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-2061 Accessibility within Canvas]: Ensuring an accessible and pleasant experience to all users, regardless of disability, is a key focus of Canvas.
-*'''[https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-7118 Creating Accessible Tables in the Rich Content Editor]''': General guideline: tables should be used for data display, not layout.
+* [https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-7118 Creating Accessible Tables in the Rich Content Editor]: General guideline: tables should be used for data display, not layout.
-===Check your Microsoft Office documents for Accessibility===
+====Microsoft Guides====
-*Use the '''[https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/improve-accessibility-with-the-accessibility-checker-a16f6de0-2f39-4a2b-8bd8-5ad801426c7f?correlationid=360f4b47-8888-4e4f-b38b-33fb0654bd58&ui=en-us&rs=en-us&ad=us&ocmsassetid=ha010369192#PickTab=Windows Accessibility Checker]''' available in Microsoft 365 applications such as Word and Excel to locate and correct issues.
+* [https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/accessibility Accessibility help & learning]
-*Use the '''[https://support.office.com/en-gb/article/Use-the-Accessibility-Checker-on-your-Mac-to-find-and-resolve-accessibility-issues-3b84295e-d55b-49f1-b443-523ec45a5232?ui=en-US&rs=en-GB&ad=GB MS Office 2016 Accessibility Checker]''' for Mac.
+* [https://support.microsoft.com/en-au/office/improve-accessibility-with-the-accessibility-checker-a16f6de0-2f39-4a2b-8bd8-5ad801426c7f Improve accessibility with the Accessibility Checker] - available for use with Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote
+* [https://support.microsoft.com/en-au/office/rules-for-the-accessibility-checker-651e08f2-0fc3-4e10-aaca-74b4a67101c1 Rules for the Accessibility Checker]
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−	===[~~http~~://www.evergreen.edu/accessibility IT/Web Accessibility at Evergreen]===	+	===[https://www.evergreen.edu/offices-services/information-technology/accessibility IT/Web Accessibility at Evergreen]===
	'''Includes information about creating accessible content and Evergreen's Accessible Tech Workgroup.'''		'''Includes information about creating accessible content and Evergreen's Accessible Tech Workgroup.'''

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 ====='''Accessibility is important for everyone.'''=====
-By applying the principles of Universal Design (UD) in the creation and delivery of curricular content, we can meet the needs of students with disabilities and greatly improve access to as many students as possible.
+By applying the Accessibility essentials and principles of Universal Design (UD) in the creation and delivery of digital and web-based content, we can meet the needs of people with disabilities and greatly improve access for as many people as possible.
 ====='''For example...'''=====
 * '''Captioned videos''' are essential for those who are Deaf/deaf or hearing-impaired. Captions are also useful to those who may be dyslexic, have ADD/ADHD, or are not familiar with the language spoken in the video.
 * The inclusion of '''headers''' and '''bulleted lists''' in a digital document (e.g., Word, PowerPoint) or webpage (e.g., Canvas, SharePoint, WordPress) are essential for blind or visually-impaired persons using a screen reader to access and navigate content at the page. This type of semantic formatting and organization is also helpful to those who are sighted for making sense of different elements or chunks of content.
-* Text-based links, such as, [[Utilizing_Descriptive_Text|Utilizing Descriptive Text]], are helpful for everyone in that they more clearly communicate information than most URLs/web addresses do.
+* Avoid using "Click here." Instead, '''meaningful text-based links''', such as this example, [[Utilizing_Descriptive_Text|Utilizing Descriptive Text]], are helpful for everyone in that using specific language provides context and more clearly communicates information to the user about where they are clicking to.

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 ====='''Accessibility is important for everyone.'''=====
-By applying the principles of ID or UDL (Universal Design for Learning) in the creation and delivery of curricular content, we can meet the needs of students with disabilities and greatly improve access to as many students as possible.
+By applying the principles of Universal Design (UD) in the creation and delivery of curricular content, we can meet the needs of students with disabilities and greatly improve access to as many students as possible.
 ====='''For example...'''=====
-* Captioned videos are essential for those who are Deaf/deaf or hearing impaired. Captions are also useful to those who may be dyslexic, have ADD, or are not familiar with the language spoken in the video.
+* '''Captioned videos''' are essential for those who are Deaf/deaf or hearing-impaired. Captions are also useful to those who may be dyslexic, have ADD/ADHD, or are not familiar with the language spoken in the video.
-* The inclusion of headers and bulleted lists in a Canvas or WordPress page are essential for blind or visually-impaired persons using a screen reader to access and navigate content at the page. This type of semantic formatting and organization is also helpful to those who are sighted for making sense of different elements or chunks of content.
+* The inclusion of '''headers''' and '''bulleted lists''' in a digital document (e.g., Word, PowerPoint) or webpage (e.g., Canvas, SharePoint, WordPress) are essential for blind or visually-impaired persons using a screen reader to access and navigate content at the page. This type of semantic formatting and organization is also helpful to those who are sighted for making sense of different elements or chunks of content.
 * Text-based links, such as, [[Utilizing_Descriptive_Text|Utilizing Descriptive Text]], are helpful for everyone in that they more clearly communicate information than most URLs/web addresses do.

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 {{GetHelp}}
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-====Accessibility Reasorces====
+{{AccessibilityResources}}
-*[https://www.evergreen.edu/accessibility Evergreen's Guide on Accessible Technology ]
-*[[Accessibility_Help|Accessibility Help Page ]]
-*[[Tips_for_Providing_Barrier-Free_Access|Tips for Providing Barrier-Free Access]]
-*[[Accessibility_Software|Accessibility Software]]
-*[[Accessibility:_Where_to_Go_for_Help|Accessibility: Where to Go for Help]]
-*[[Optical_Character_Recognition|Optical Character Recognition]]
-====Creating Accessible Content====
-*[[Accessible_Word_Documents|Accessible Word Documents]]
-*[[Create_an_Accessible_PDF|Create an Accessible PDF]]
-*[[Creating_Accessible_Math_Resources|Creating Accessible Math Resources]]
-*[[Accessible_Spreadsheets|Accessible Spreadsheets]]
-*[[Accessible_Video|Accessible Video]]
-*[[Accessible_Canvas_Pages|Accessible Canvas Pages]]
-*[[Accessible_WordPress_Pages|Accessible WordPress Pages ]]
-*[[Accessibility_Within_Canvas_Checklist|Accessibility Within Canvas Checklist]]
-*[[Learn_more_about_Accessibiliity_and_Inclusive_Design|Learn more about Accessibiliity and Inclusive Design]]
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