(June 24th topic) Images: Add effective alt text and avoid common image accessibility barriers
Join us this summer for UDL Express: SLIDE into Accessibility, a quick and practical series designed to help you make your course materials more accessible and inclusive. In this five-part Zoom series, we’ll focus on the most impactful, easy-to-implement accessibility fixes using the SLIDE framework—Styles, Links, Images, Design, and Evaluation. Each 30-minute session includes a 10-minute demo, followed by time to apply what you’ve learned with guidance and support. Whether you’re working in Word, PowerPoint, or your Quercus course, these small but powerful changes can make a big difference for all your learners.
By the end of this series, participants will be able to:
- Identify five key elements of accessible course content using the SLIDE framework
- Apply quick, high-impact accessibility fixes to Word, PowerPoint, and Quercus materials
- Use built-in tools and strategies to evaluate and improve the accessibility of digital content
Session Schedule and Topics
- Styles: Learn how to use built-in styles and headings to improve navigation and structure (May 27, 11:30am-12pm)
- Links: Make hyperlinks clear and meaningful for all users (June 10, 11:30am-12pm)
- Design: Apply colour and font choices that improve readability and reduce cognitive load (July 8, 11:30am-12pm)
- Evaluation: Use built-in accessibility checkers and review tools to assess and improve your content (July 22, 11:30am-12pm)
Whether you’re updating lecture slides, course outlines, or online modules, these sessions will equip you with easy, actionable skills that can make your materials more accessible to everyone.
Learn more about the UDL Express: SLIDE into Accessibility and the UDL Conversations Series.