Useful Tools and Resources
Hi everyone, I'd like to share some accessibility (a11y) resources. I hope these will be helpful in making your content more inclusive and accessible to everyone. Whether you're new to accessibility or looking to deepen your understanding, these resources provide valuable insights, and best practices to ensure your work is accessible to all users, regardless of their abilities. Thanks. Understood: Understood is the leading nonprofit empowering the 70 million people with learning and thinking differences in the United States. https://www.understood.org/ Funkify: A disability simulator that helps you experience the web and interfaces through the eyes of extreme users. https://www.funkify.org/ Accessible Numbers: Presenting numbers and data clearly. https://accessiblenumbers.com/ Neurodiversity Design System: A set of standards and principles that combine neurodiversity and UX design for Learning Management Systems. https://neurodiversity.design/ WhoCanUse: A tool that brings attention and understanding to how colour contrast can affect people with different visual impairments. https://www.whocanuse.com/ Viz Palette: Colors in action. https://projects.susielu.com/viz-paletteIntroduction
Welcome to our Accessibility Group! We're excited to have you join this collaborative space, where you can find inspiration and connect with like-minded individuals. We're all human and learning on this accessibility journey. Use this group to ask questions, share ideas, support each other, and learn about the latest guidelines and laws. Together, we'll grow in accessibility maturity and create a supportive community through this safe and inclusive space.Creating alt text for complex images easier
Hey folks, I'm really glad to see this new accessibility Group on E-Learning heroes. Right now in my own line of work, I'm pushing for really accessible courses and it's quite crazy how trainers are missing fundamental things such as alternative text on images. Which I would end up having to do to ensure a project gets done in time. Anyway, I made a video tutorial very recently on how you can speed up creating alternative text for graphics using Microsoft Copilot. It can also be done with other tools such as ChatGPT. I hope it helps and more importantly, gets more people to make sure that all their graphics have alternative descriptions. Enhancing Accessibility in Instructional Design with Microsoft CopilotChecklist for 508 Compliance Testing in Storyline
I just heard about this 508 compliance testing tool/checklist created by the Social Security Administration. https://www.ssa.gov/accessibility/testmethod.html?tab=2 Even if you are a 508 compliance expert (I thought I was, turns out there is more to learn) this can be a helpful tool when testing your eLearning for compliance.Group Guidelines
Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with our community guidelines. These guidelines ensure that we maintain a friendly and welcoming space, which allows a positive experience for everyone. Key points include: Be Respectful: Treat all members with kindness and respect. Stay On Topic: Keep discussions relevant to accessibility. Be Helpful: When providing feedback, be constructive and helpful. No Spam: Avoid posting spam or self-promotion. If you encounter any technical issues, please post them in the Discuss Forum. Thank you for being a part of our community. Let’s work together to create a supportive and engaging environment for all.Behind the Scenes: Alternative text tip and counter
Hi there! When we released Storyline 360 Update 90 back in July, we introduced the following enhancement: When writing alt text in Storyline 360, you’ll now see a dynamic character count and a tip not to exceed 150 characters. You may be wondering why, well, check out this behind-the-scenes video! If you'd like to learn more about adding alternative text, check out Storyline 360: Adding Alternative Text for Screen Readers Thanks, Ronnie Pilman, CPACC Sr. QA Engineer II
The Accessibility Checker is now available in Storyline 360!
An accessibility checker has long been one of the most requested Storyline features, and now we’re delivering it to you with Update 100! Built to support you at every stage of course creation, the new accessibility checker in Storyline 360 scans your project for common accessibility issues and gives clear, actionable guidance on how to fix them. Our first accessibility checker release will help you spot 24 accessibility issues across 15 WCAG success criteria. To help you build accessible courses from the start, we’ve also added a new accessible project template. Learn more in our latest journal entry. Big kudos to Ronnie_Pilman on this significant milestone!Accessibility: Frameworks, Prioritization, and Maturity
How Articulate uses a prioritization framework to drive accessibility maturity Thanks to everyone who joined us for this webinar with Deque. We had a great time, a great turnout, and some great questions. I wanted to share some resources with you: Webinar recording: How Articulate uses a prioritization framework to drive accessibility maturity Presentation slides Webinar takeaway - Accessibility Maturity: A Guide to Getting Started with Your Organizational Model In addition, I'm evaluating all the questions that came in, and I'll select the ones related to this topic that we did not discuss during the live Q&A. Let's continue the conversation right here in the comments! Original Post: Join Articulate for this free webinar with Deque on September 26, 2024. How Articulate Uses a Prioritization Framework to Drive Accessibility Maturity I'd love to hear about the processes your organization is using for accessibility maturity.Is Localization Part of Accessibility? Let’s Talk
In my opinion, localization is accessibility. We create barriers when content isn't available in our learners' languages. It's that simple. Localization helps remove those barriers so more people can fully engage, learn, and succeed. Microsoft's story, Microsoft Powers World-Class Customer Support With Localization, is an excellent example of how localizing training can unlock access for thousands of learners worldwide while saving time and effort. I'd love to hear your thoughts. Do you think localization is part of accessibility? What takeaways do you have from Microsoft's approach? Share your reflections in the comments!
