Accessibility Resources

Articles (6)

Pinned Article Start Here: Accessibility Basics Checklist

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

Accessible Links

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

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.

Captioning Videos and Livestreams

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

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.

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.