Accessibility Resources

Tips and guides to help you make content accessible to people of all abilities.

Articles (11)

Pinned Article Start Here: Accessibility Basics Checklist

High-level accessibility requirements at a glance, with links to further information on each topic.

Document Accessibility: MS Word and Google Docs

Covers basic accessibility requirements across all word processing software, with specific tips for both MS Word and Google Docs. Also compares accessibility features in Word vs. google Docs.

For Faculty: YuJa Panorama Accessibility Platform for Brightspace

Discover the features of YuJa Panorama and how it helps you manage your course files for accessibility. Learn how do to common tasks in Panorama.

For Students: YuJa Panorama Accessibility Platform

Learn about the helpful YuJa Panorama features available to students in Brightspace.

Alternative Text: Tips and Best Practices

Learn why and how to write good alt text for your images. See examples of decorative and complex image alt text. See steps for adding alt text in various apps and software.

Color Contrast and How to Check It

Learn about the minimum contrast required in digital content, and discover tools to help you check your color contrast.

Accessible Links

Best practices for accessible links, including link text, style, new windows and files, and images as links.

Captioning Videos and Livestreams

Covering BU's captioning policy and how to add captions in various platforms.

Making Charts and Graphs Accessible

Tips for making your charts and graphs accessible. This guidance can be used across platforms, but the emphasis in this article on MS PowerPoint and Google Slides.

Helpful Accessibility Tools and Resources

Clearinghouse of accessibility resources and tools available to you.