Framework for designing flexible, inclusive lessons using multiple means of engagement, representation, and expression.

Evaluation tools that helps make your web content more accessible to individuals with disabilities.

(Curated by Dr. Donovan from CSUF MS EdTech)

Useful materials in creating accessible websites and instructional materials.

Definition: Digital inclusion ensures that all individuals and communities have equitable access to technology and the internet.

The definition of digital inclusion comes from the National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA).

National Digital Inclusion Alliance. (n.d.). With digital equity, we all win. https://www.digitalinclusion.org/

Digital inclusion means making sure all students—regardless of ability, language, or access—can fully engage in digital learning. It includes accessible content, adaptive tools, and inclusive design.

Please view the video by CoSN on how a public school prioritizes digital inclusion that includes teaching and learning.

Key Reminders:

• Include alternative text on images.

• Ensure all videos have captions & audio with written transcript.

• Use high contrast colors.

• Avoid flashing animations.

• Use clear, simple language.

• Ensure keyboard navigation.

• Use a larger font size (12pt or greater)

• Use simple fonts like sans-serif fonts

• Ensure simple, clear headings & structure.

Cornell University. (n.d.). Accessibility checklist. https://teaching.cornell.edu/sites/default/files/2020-06/Accessibility%20Checklist.pdf

✅ Do all hyperlinks have descriptive text?

✅ Readable text design? Consider using simple fonts (12pt+, sans serif) and high contrast colors.

✅ Do images include alternative text?

✅ "Videos captioned and audio transcripts available?" Include written transcripts for audio files and closed-captioning for video files. Keep recordings between 3-10 minutes in length. If longer, segment the recordings.

✅ Documents: all text should be searchable and include identifying headers and labels.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) can support digital inclusion by detecting accessibility issues that are present in your design. Accessibility tools are provided on most platforms and softwares to fix any accessibility issues.

Disclaimer: "Design accessibility isn't a guarantee of accessibility compliance, but it'll help you get there."

Cornell University. (n.d.). Accessibility checklist. https://teaching.cornell.edu/sites/default/files/2020-06/Accessibility%20Checklist.pdf

Description taken from ISTE website.