Accessibility Resources
Creating an Accessible Syllabus
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Creating a syllabus with Word and Acrobat PDF (word version)
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Creating a
syllabus with Word and Acrobat PDF (pdf version)
Emergency Evacuation Information
- Emergency Management Video
- Evacuation
Gathering Locations
- Make a
Plan
General Information
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"From
Where I Sit" Video Series
- Students with various disabilities explain their
challenges and suggestions in a college environment.
- Section508.gov
- Section
508 of the Rehabilitation Act requires web content and other IT tools and
resources to meet accessibility standards. Section 508 standards are based
in part on WAI (Web Accessibility Initiative) Priority 1 and 2 guidelines.
These are the minimum standards that CSUSM pages must meet.
- Web
Accessibility Initiative (WAI)
- Part of the W3C (World Wide Web Consortium),
the WAI has established guidelines for making accessible web content.
Guidelines are ranked into three priority levels. Site includes news,
guidelines, techniques, training and more. Web Accessibility In Mind (WebAIM)
WebAim is a great resource for learning about web accessibility and how to
make accessible web content. Includes tutorials, how-tos, overview of
applicable laws, simulations (so you can get an idea of what a disabled
visitor might encounter on the web) and links to other tools and resources.
- WebAIM's Section 508 Checklist
- An easy to read and use version of the
Section 508 standards with PASS & FAIL examples.
- JimThatcher.com -
Resources
- Jim Thatcher, accessibility expert, offers an excellent Section
508 tutorial, analysis tips, and
favelets for human review.
