Creating Accessible Content
Checklist for Blackboard WCM Content Editors
While creating website content it is crucial to consider accessibility. There are a few basic steps that should be followed in order to assure your content is accessible:
Add built-in Headings to document and do not skip numbers (e.g. jumping from Heading 1 to Heading 3)
Use built-in List options (e.g. bullets or numbers)
Add Alt Text for all links
Add Alt Text for all images
Defined Table Headers and simplified Tables as much as possible
Helpful Information
Links
Blackboard Accessibility Help Site (https://cerc.blackboard.com/domain/102)(https://cerc.blackboard.com/domain/102)
Blackboard Training Site
Files
-Blackboard Accessibility PowerPoint Handout
-Click Here for Resources Word Document