General Tips that Support Accessible Education
Making my documents accessible
An accessible document is usable by all students, regardless of their ability. Follow the easy tips in this section to start creating accessible documents for your students.
- Use bold font to show emphasis
- Use a simple and sans serif font (e.g. Arial, Tahoma, or Verdana)
- Maintain high contrasts; black text on white background
- Use at least 12-point type for documents
- Use at least 30-point for presentations
- Add alternative text to all images
- Use real text rather than text within graphics
- Download Quick Tips on How to Create Accessible Documents in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat
Making my classroom accessible
Incorporate the tips in this section to start making your class more accessible today and in future.
- Allow students who or blind or have low vision to submit assignments electronically. (Do not ask them to print course work)
- When referring to information on a screen or white board, verbalize what is written for students with limited vision.
- Remove the images on your presentation to assist visual impaired students
- Provide lecture notes in advance
- To find the latest information about accessibility at universities across the province of Ontario, visit the Accessible Campus website.