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Providing alternative text (alt text) allows people who are blind or have low vision to have equal access to information presented in visual formats. Alt text is added to images in听听辞谤听. Taking the extra step will ensure that instructional images are accessible to all learners.

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This resource is a comprehensive guide to support writing alternative text for instructional assessment images. This guide also applies to document or web-based images. Please see part 3 for Math and part 5 for Science.

Captions, audio descriptions (for slide content and images), and transcripts ensure lectured content is accessible to all learners. These multiple means of representation allow: 1) all viewers to interact with the video using search filters on transcripts, 2) gain access to slide content for people with low-vision or blindness, and 3) allow captioned video content to be viewed by people who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. Captions, audio descriptions, and transcripts will not only benefit people with learning differences, but various studies have shown how captioned video will increase the听听the video and听.

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Designing accessible documents, like a syllabus or handouts, can provide access for all students. Formatting will not only improve accessibility but will increase functionality by 1) using heading styles will automatically populate a table of contents, 2) writing meaningful links that reflect the title of the linked page will enhance readability, and 3) running the Accessibility Checker will increase overall accessibility. A tutorial for听creating accessible documents听can provide additional information.

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Transcripts of an audio file or podcast allow auditory content to be presented using multiple ways of representation. Transcripts can reduce barriers for people who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, understand English is a second language, or have cognitive learning differences. In addition, transcripts allow users to search for keywords, jump to specific sections, and navigate more extended clips.

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Equations can be represented in many ways, i.e. images, MathML, or LaTeX. Images require the addition of alternative text (alt text), while MathML and LaTeX are fully accessible formats and don鈥檛 require additional markup. Penn State provides a general overview of听.

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Selecting and integrating third-party tools and apps is a critical step while designing STEM curriculum. Identifying accessible third-party tools and apps is equally as critical. Anyone can check for听basic听accessibility functionality of tools or apps. First, reflect on the overall user experience: 1) What barriers will students have while logging in, interacting with, or completing work? 2) Does this tool provide equal access to all students, i.e. students who are Blind, Deaf, Cognitive, or have other learner differences? Consider the following questions while听using听the tool or app:

• Font: Is the test styling easy to read?
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If third-party tools or apps are inaccessible,听a Plan for Alternate Access (PAA) will be required to provide equal access to all students. Additional information about completing evaluations, please visit the Universal Design Center website for听Evaluation Tools听辫补驳别.

• Develop accessible STEM content from the start by creating: alt text on images, closed captions on videos, accessible documents, transcripts for podcasts/audio files
• Use MathML or LaTeX to provide access to equations
• Consider accessibility while selecting/renewing third-party vendor products and tools
• Complete an Equally Effective Alternate Access Plan (EEAAP) for inaccessible third-party products

Web/Canvas

WAVE is a free browser extension that will scan any web page for any potential errors or warnings. Scanning a Canvas page for accessibility takes a little time and can alleviate inaccessibility issues in the future. When all editing is complete, scan the page. First, download the听and scan the Canvas page for accessibility. Second, use the听on the听Conducting Accessibility Evaluations website听to gain a deeper understanding of how to read the report.

Documents

Authoring tools, like Word, have built-in Accessibility Checker that will automatically scan documents. These powerful tools are available in Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Google Docs, and Acrobat. General testing information can be found on听the testing and learning tools page听or specific software tutorials can be found on听.听

For additional support or questions, please contact the Universal Design Center at 818-677-5898 or听udc@csun.edu

STEM

• 听(University of Washington)
• 听(Penn State)
• 听(Salt Lake Community College)

Math

• - MathType is compatible with Microsoft Word, and it is also available as an add-on for Google Docs.
• - Digitally create fully accessible equations. Equat10 features: voice, write or type equations; make predictions; and can add equations or formulas into Google docs, forms, slides, etc.
• - The next generation graphing calculator.
• - The Immersive Reader feature built into Microsoft applications such as OneNote and Word uses text to speech to read math expressions aloud. Microsoft OneNote for Windows 10 and OneNote Online also feature a Math button that allows learners to get additional support with math expressions.

Science

• - Collection of free tactile, 3D prints, tactile and Braille posters, audio descriptions of images, and much more.
• 听(National Center for Accessible Media)