Accessibility Resources
Introduction
The Instructional Technology Resource Center (ITRC) Accessibility Resources have been created for the use of all ISU faculty members (and beyond) who wish to make their course content, documents, and materials accessible. Throughout this site, you will find links to easy-to-use guides, short video tutorials, news, and events concerning accessibility in education.
At ISU, we serve a diverse audience that relies increasingly on the Internet for many aspects of life. In today’s society, it is essential that we provide equal access and opportunity to all our users, including those with differing abilities. Integrating accessible materials into online courses can diminish and even remove barriers to information and interaction, critical to success for our faculty, students, and the general public.
If a student who needs captioning accommodations enrolls in your course(s), you will be notified by Disability Services and work with the ITRC Accessibility Specialist to caption the video content in your course(s). Use the Request Form to order closed captions for your video content.
For more information regarding Idaho State University's disabilities services and resources, contact the Disability Services Department located in the Rendezvous Complex Room 125 or call (208)-282-3599.
Accessibility Tools and Resources
ITRC Tutorials and Guides
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Microsoft Word:
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Google Docs:
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Google Doc Checker- Grackle-In Google Docs, from the Add-ons drop-down menu choose Grackle Docs then choose Launch
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Microsoft PowerPoint:
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Google Slides:
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Google Slides Source Oswego State University of New York
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Google Slides Checker- Grackle Slides-In Google Slides, from the Add-ons drop-down menu choose Grackle Slide
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Microsoft Excel:
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Portable Document Format (PDF)
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Captioning
ISU Instructional Technology Resource Center (ITRC) Captioning Service The ITRC can provide assistance with the captioning of instructional materials. Please contact itrc@isu.edu or 208-282-5880 for more information.
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Accessibility Checklists and Guides
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WebAIM.org: Provides accessibility checklists, web accessibility evaluation tools, and assistive technology simulations.
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Web Accessibility Toolkit: Defines accessibility, Universal Design, the Principles of an Accessible Institution, Technical Standards for Accessibility, and Social and Intellectual Standards.
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Website Accessibility Checklist: This wiki was created by the askIT team from the University at Albany--State University of New York to help stakeholders with web accessibility.
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Color Contrast Checker: Finds correct color contrasts for web page accessibility.
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YouTube Accessibility
Articles on Accessibility in Education
- Colleges Face Investigations Over Whether Their Use of Social Media Follows Accessibility Regulations
- Higher Ed Accessibility Lawsuits, Complaints, and Settlements (1998-2018 Laura L. Carlson)
- How to Create an Inclusive Classroom: Strategies for making learning more accessible for students with disabilities often make the classroom experience better for all students - Inside Higher Ed - February 27, 2018
- Legal Landscape Update: 2017 in Review by Level Access. A white paper on digital accessibility lawsuits filed in 2017.
- W3C's Video Introduction to Web Accessibility and W3C Standards is a great introduction to what accessibility is and why it's important.
- Web Accessibility Perspectives Videos: These short videos will help you understand the impact of accessibility and the benefits for everyone in a variety of situations.
- How Should Professors Respond When Students Ask for Accommodations