Home / Digital Accessibility / Training & Support Accessible Content Use these guidelines and resources to create content that is accessible, clear, and inclusive. Start Here: Accessibility Essentials Making content accessible doesn’t have to be complicated. These basics apply across most content types – webpages, documents, courses, and more. Use headings to organize content Use built-in headings (like Heading 1, Heading 2) to break up content so it’s easier to read and navigate. Most platforms include heading options in the toolbar (often labeled “Heading” or “Styles”) when editing content. Examples❌ One long paragraph with no sections✅ Financial Aid✅ How to Apply✅ Important Deadlines Add descriptions to images (alt text) Write a short description of what an image shows so all users can understand it. Most platforms provide a field to add alt text when uploading or editing an image. Examples:❌ No description or “image123.jpg”✅ “Students studying together in the library” Use clear, descriptive links Avoid “click here.” Instead, use link text that explains where the link goes. Most platforms allow you to add or edit links using a link icon in the toolbar. Example:❌ Click here✅ View the course schedule Readable Text (contrast) Use dark text on a light background and avoid color combinations that are hard to see. Most platforms have preset colors—stick with high contrast combinations. Example:❌ Light gray text on a white background✅ Black text on a white background Captions (videos) Include captions so people can read what is being said in videos. Most video platforms (like YouTube or Canvas) provide options to add or auto-generate captions. Training & Resources Editing and Improving Digital Materials Training Course for Employees Editing and Improving Digital Materials is a hands-on course that focuses on simple, practical ways to update and improve files using common tools such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat Pro for PDFs. Enroll in course LinkedIn Learning LinkedIn Learning offers courses and videos on creating accessible content that you can access for free with a library card. Sign up online for a library card here or visit the library in-person. A library card number and PIN are required to access LinkedIn Learning courses. Linkedin Learning courses Digital Accessibility Accessibility Efforts Training & Support Report an Issue Accessibility Blog
