Digital Accessibility
Third-Party Content Accessibility
Third-Party Content Overview We are responsible for ensuring that all materials used and shared are accessible to everyone — even when those materials are created or hosted by third-party publishers or external websites. This page explains how to ...
STEM Accessibility
STEM Accessibility Overview Math content is accessible when an assistive technology (AT) user – with the necessary background to understand the text and images – can get the same meaning and context from it as their peers that are non-AT users. ...
PDF Accessibility
PDF Accessibility Introduction PDFs are widely used, but they are also one of the most challenging formats to make accessible. Unlike Word or Canvas content, PDFs often lack the structure and flexibility needed for assistive technologies to interpret ...
Microsoft Excel Accessibility
Best Practices for Accessibility in Microsoft Excel File Setup Name Excel files descriptively (e.g., 2025_Enrollment_Report.xlsx instead of Book1.xlsx). Use clear worksheet names, and delete unused (or blank) sheets. Put a title or summary in cell A1 ...
Exceptions to WCAG 2.1
Exceptions to the ADA Title II Web & Mobile App Ruling Below is a list of four exceptions for content that are not required to meet WCAG 2.1 standards. This list includes some basic reminders about the exceptions, but the list does not include all ...
Email Accessibility
Email Accessibility Best Practices Introduction An accessible email ensures your message reaches everyone, without barriers. These practical strategies are crucial for large-group messages and newsletters. Summary Avoid sending image-only emails Use ...
Checklist - Word Docs
Microsoft Word Accessibility Checklist Document Settings Title: Provide a clear and descriptive title for your document by editing the standard properties of your document. Author: Include the name of the document’s author or organization. Subject: ...
Checklist - PowerPoint
Microsoft PowerPoint Accessibility Checklist File Settings Title: Add a clear and descriptive title for your presentation. View and change the standard properties of your file. Author: Include the name of the presentation’s author or organization. ...
Checklist - Excel Spreadsheets
Excel Accessibility Checklist File Setup and Naming Use a Descriptive File Name: Name the Excel file descriptively (e.g., 2025_Enrollment_Report.xlsz instead of Book1.xlsx) so users know its content at a glance. Give Each Worksheet a Unique, Clear ...
Checklist - Canvas Course
Canvas Accessibility Checklist Content Language and Tone Language use: Use plain language that is clear and easy to understand. For example, instead of "utilize," use "use." Active voice: Use active voice vs. passive voice to make sentences more ...
Canvas Inbox Accessibility
Canvas Inbox Accessibility and Alternatives Currently sending 'email' inside Canvas is not fully accessible. That is because the Canvas Inbox is considered a 'messaging feature' and not a full email client. Here we will review what is missing from ...
Canvas Content Decision Maker
Canvas Content Cleanup Decision Making Overview To meet Title II accessibility requirements and ensure equitable access for all students, we encourage faculty to regularly review course content in Canvas. As you assess your materials, consider the ...
Accessible Social Media
Accessible Social Media Overview Social media is one of the most visible ways our institution communicates with current and future students, employees, and the broader community. Ensuring posts are accessible supports our institutional values and ...
Accessible Multimedia
Accessible Multimedia Overview Accessible videos allow all students and staff to fully engage with course content and campus resources, including people who are deaf or hard of hearing, blind or low-vision, or who use text-based formats to support ...
Accessible Canvas Pages
How To Create Accessible Canvas Pages Heading Styles and Content Formatting Use proper heading levels (H1, H2, H3, etc.) to organize content hierarchically. How do I add and modify text in the Rich Content Editor? Use the Headings in order. In ...
Intro to Digital Accessibility
Introduction to Digital Accessibility Standards Digital accessibility ensures that everyone with disabilities can access the information, services, and learning materials that we create and distribute. At Cumberland, accessibility is not about only ...