Materials Strategy
Make sure digital copies of reading materials are able to be used by a screen-reader and follow general accessibility guidelines.
Likely Effort Level for Educator
Low
Relation to UDL
Representation; Allows students to use screen-readers and is visually easier to navigate.
Technology or Other Required Resources
Use the conversion tool on the Dickinson College Assistive Technology Page if your file is not already accessible.
View this video for general accessibility help in Word and Moodle.
Impact for Diverse Learners and/or Students with Accommodations
Fosters inclusion for non-native English speakers and those with reading challenges.
Eliminates the need for the accommodation of providing texts in accessible formats