The following are recommended trainings, guides, and tools to help you meet accessibility requirements. Click on the links below to learn more about each resource, or use the Training and Resources menu to filter the list by resource type or category.
Accessibility Fundamentals
Accessibility Coordinator Fundamentals
This curriculum provides a set of foundational skills training for Ohio State Digital Accessibility Coordinators. Contains 3 BuckeyeLearn Modules.
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BuckeyeLearn Skills Training Curriculum
Accessibility Fundamentals: Designing an Accessible User Experience
Learnhow to createa compelling, enjoyable, and useful user experience for people with disabilities.
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BuckeyeLearn Module
Accessibility Fundamentals: Disabilities, Guidelines, and Laws
Learn about theneeds of people with disabilities along with accessibility guidelines, laws, and rationale.
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BuckeyeLearn Module
Accessibility Fundamentals: Disability Etiquette Basics
Learn aboutrespectful behaviors for interacting with people with disabilities.
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BuckeyeLearn Module
Accessibility Program Management
Learn how to develop, manage, and coordinate an accessibility program within a unit or organization.
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BuckeyeLearn Module
Digital Accessibility Policy
Learn about digital accessibility at Ohio State.
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BuckeyeLearn Module
Effective Communication, Part 1: Communication in Person
In this course, you will learn how to ensure effective in-person communication with individuals with disabilities.
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BuckeyeLearn Module
Effective Communication, Part 2: Remote Communication
In this course, you will learn how to ensure effective communication with individuals with disabilities in a remote environment.
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BuckeyeLearn Module
Fast Track to Accessibility for Designers
Watch a video to quickly learn ten heuristics that will help designers create accessible digital content.
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BuckeyeLearn Module
Fast Track to Accessibility for Non-Technical Roles
Watch a video to quickly learn the basic's of accessibility from a non-technical perspective.
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BuckeyeLearn Module
IAAP CPACC Certification Preparation Course
Prepare to pass the exam to become a Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) through the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP).
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BuckeyeLearn Module
Overview of the ADA: Basic Concepts
In this course, gain an awareness and familiarity with the general concepts of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
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BuckeyeLearn Module
Serving Customers with Disabilities
In this course, you will learn how to deliver a great customer service expereince to customers with disablities.
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BuckeyeLearn Module
Accessibility Testing
Accessibility Evaluation
This curriculum explores accessibility concepts, the steps in the evaluation process, and various accessibility testing techniques and methodologies. Contains 18 BuckeyeLearn Modules.
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BuckeyeLearn Skills Training Curriculum
Accessibility Testing: Basic Methods and Tools
Learn about establishing a testing program, steps of the evaluation process, and types of testing techniques.
See AlsoBuckeyeLearn Resources | Center on Education and Training for Employment (CETE)FAQ for BuckeyeLearn for Faculty, Staff, Student Employees and AffliliatesType:
BuckeyeLearn Module
Accessibility Testing: Screen Readers
Learn how to use a screen reader to test web content accessibility accurately and completely.
Quick Reference Guide: Desktop Screen Readers Basic Keyboard Commands
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BuckeyeLearn Module
Accessibility Testing: WCAG Conformance Testing, Detailed Methodology
Learn abouta methodology based on WCAG normative that increases the accuracyof testing results.
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BuckeyeLearn Module
Color Contrast Checker
A tool to test color contrast compliance.
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Evaluation Tool
WAVE Web Accessibility Evaluation Tool
A tool to help identify accessibility errors on websites.
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Evaluation Tool
WebAIM Link Contrast Checker
A tool tocheck if link color meetsWCAG 2.1 standards.
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Evaluation Tool
App Accessibility
Accessible Mobile App Development
This curriculum explores how to identify accessibility problems in native mobile apps and how to code them with accessibility in mind. Contains 3 BuckeyeLearn Modules.
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BuckeyeLearn Skills Training Curriculum
App Accessibility: Android Accessibility Features
Learn about the built-in accessibility features on Android devices.
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BuckeyeLearn Module
App Accessibility: iOS Native Mobile App
Learnhow to identify accessibility problems in native iOS apps and how to code them with accessibility in mind.
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BuckeyeLearn Module
Web Accessibility
Accessible Web Design
This curriculum explores digital accessibility concepts and their application in designing web sites and web applications. Contains 4 BuckeyeLearn Modules.
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BuckeyeLearn Skills Training Curriculum
Accessible Web Development
This curriculum explores digital accessibility concepts and their application in the development and testing of web sites and web applications. Contains 11 BuckeyeLearn Modules.
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BuckeyeLearn Skills Training Curriculum
Angular Accessibility
Learn about accessibility for the Angular framework.
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BuckeyeLearn Module
Authoring Accessible Web Content
This curriculum explores digital accessibility concepts with a focus on how to craft accessible content for the web. Contains 2 BuckeyeLearn Modules.
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BuckeyeLearn Skills Training Curriculum
Basic Web and Document Accessibility for Content Contributors
Learn about accessibility considerations for people who contribute content and documents to web sites.
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BuckeyeLearn Module
W3C Web Accessibility Alt Text Decision Tree
A guide on how to use the altattribute of the <img>element in various situations.
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Guide
Web Accessibility: Custom JavaScript/ARIA Widgets
Learn about creating custom widgets with ARIA(accessible rich internet applications) methods.
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BuckeyeLearn Module
Web Accessibility: Device-Independent User Input Methods
Learn the rules and techniques to ensure users can access content no matter what input device they use.
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BuckeyeLearn Module
Web Accessibility: Dynamic Updates, AJAX, and Single-Page Apps
Learn about use cases of timed events, AJAX methods, and single-page applications,
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BuckeyeLearn Module
Web Accessibility: Form Labels, Instructions, and Validation
Learn about form input labels, instructions, hints, error prevention, and validation.
Web Accessibility: Form Labels, Instructions, and Validation Checklist
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BuckeyeLearn Module
Web Accessibility: Images, SVG, and Canvas
Learn how to write meaningful alternative text that servesas an effective substitute for an image.
Web Accessibility: Images, Canvas, and SVG Checklist
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BuckeyeLearn Module
Web Accessibility: Multimedia, Animations, and Motion
Learn about captions, transcripts, audio descriptions, and sign language interpretation.
Web Accessibility: Multimedia, Animations, and Motion Checklist
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BuckeyeLearn Module
Web Accessibility: Responsive Design and Zoom
Learn about the importance of creating designs that adapt to small screens and zoom features.
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BuckeyeLearn Module
Web Accessibility: Semantic Structure and Navigation
Learn about the importance of HTML elements and attributes to convey information to blind users.
Web Accessibility: Semantic Structure and Navigation Checklist
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BuckeyeLearn Module
Web Accessibility: Visual Design and Colors
Learn about visual accessibility techniques for people with vision limitations.
Web Accessibility: Visual Design and Colors Checklist
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BuckeyeLearn Module
Assistive Technology
Assistive Technology
Assistive technologies are tools that help you accomplish tasks.Most people will use assistive technology at some point in their lives. Many people use them, even if they don’t consider themselves to have a disability. This guide is a brief overview of many common assistive technologies in use at The Ohio State University.
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Guide
Video and Multimedia Accessibility
DCMP Captioning Key
Guidelines and best practices for captioning educational video.
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Guide
Digital Accessibility Center's Live Captioning Guidance
Guidance on Ohio State's approach to live captioning in response to COVID-19.
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Guide
Hiring a Captioning Supplier
A guide to hiring captioning and transcription suppliers from the RFP-generated supplier pool, plus contact information for each supplier.
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Guide
Document Accessibility
Document Accessibility: Advanced PDF - Complex Tables and Forms
Learn about creating complex tables and forms in PDFs.
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BuckeyeLearn Module
Document Accessibility: EPUB
Learn about creating accessible EPUB and eBook documents.
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BuckeyeLearn Module
Document Accessibility: InDesign
Learn about creating accessible documents with the publishing softwareAdobe InDesign.
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BuckeyeLearn Module
Document Accessibility: Microsoft Excel
Learn about creating accessible Microsoft Excel workbooks.
Document Accessibility: Microsoft Excel Checklist
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BuckeyeLearn Module
Document Accessibility: Microsoft PowerPoint
Learn about creating accessible Microsoft PowerPoint documents.
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BuckeyeLearn Module
Document Accessibility: Microsoft Word
Learn about creating accessible Microsoft Word documents.
Document Accessibility: Microsoft Word Checklist
Please Note: This course mentions certain types of Microsoft add-ins, such as Math Type, that are not currently integrated into Ohio State's enterprise application of the Microsoft Suite. To request the integration of a specific add-in, please contact your unit's Digital Accessibility Coordinator to initiate an accessibility review of that add-in. Thank you!
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BuckeyeLearn Module
Document Accessibility: PDF
Learn about creating accessible PDF documents.
Document Accessibility: PDF Quick Reference Guide
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BuckeyeLearn Module
Fast Track to Accessibility for Document Creators
Watch a video to learn how to create accessible documents in MS Office or Google Docs.
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BuckeyeLearn Module
NCDAE's Creating Accessible Electronic Content [PDF]
A starter guide on accessible writing, semantic structure, color contrast, data tables, alternative text and descriptive links.
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Guide
Office Document Accessibility
This curriculum explores techniques for creating accessible office documents, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and basic PDF files.Contains 4BuckeyeLearn Modules.
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BuckeyeLearn Skills Training Curriculum
PDF Accessibility
This curriculum explores techniques for creating accessible PDF documents, from simple letters to complex forms. Contains 3 BuckeyeLearn Modules.
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BuckeyeLearn Skills Training Curriculum
Email Accessibility
Email Accessibility: Outlook
Learn about the basics of general accessibility principles and how to work with Microsoft Office to create accessible emails.
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BuckeyeLearn Module
Office of Marketing and Communication's "A Guide to Email Accessibility"
A guide on best practices for creating accessible emails.
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Guide
Course Accessibility
Five Ways to Improve Accessibility in Your Carmen Course
Basic but highly impactful ways to improve accessibility incourses.
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Guide
