The Accessibility Minute is a monthly e-newsletter published by the CU Boulder Digital Accessibility Office. The newsletter introduces one accessibility skill or topic per month, and only takes a minute to read! Subscribe to join our growing community of accessibility-minded faculty, staff, and students.
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May 2023
Accessibility Overlays
Learn about accessibility overlays and whether or not they are truly accessible.
April 2023
Accessibility for Digital Communicators
As a digital communicator, it is important to make sure all audience members can access your content. Follow our tips on how to make your digital communication content accessible.
February 2023
Accessible In-Person Events
Planning ahead for accessibility is important for any event. Follow our tips on how to make your next in-person event accessible.
January 2023
Software Accessibility Testing Project
Learn about the software tested in DAO's accessibility testing project to guide future implementation.
December 2022
Assessing Software for Accessibility
What are some steps you can take to choose accessible software?
October 2022
Talking to Vendors about Accessibility
What questions should you ask a vendor about their software accessibility?
September 2022
Google Docs and Accessibility
How accessible is Google Docs for people with disabilities, and can you create accessible Google Docs?
August 2022
Creating an Accessible Canvas Course
Ensure all students can access your Canvas course with ease for a smooth start to the semester.
June 2022
Accessible Tables: Table Headers
Learn about row headers, column headers, and how to tag them properly!
May 2022
Assistive Technology
Learn about assistive technology in our May newsletter.
April 2022
Accessible Canvas Quizzes
Build what you learned in on our March 2022 newsletter by learning how to make accessible quizzes in Canvas!
March 2022
Accessible Quiz Questions
Learn how to avoid creating access barriers when writing quiz questions.
February 2022
Manual Accessibility Testing
Learn why manual accessibility testing is essential to ensure access for all users, and how you can get digital content or software tested at CU Boulder.
January 2022
Accessible Virtual Presentations
Presentations in the virtual space need to be accessible – learn how in our January newsletter!
December 2021
Meet the DAO
Meet our team!
October 2021
Post-Production Captions
Create your own captions with this quick read on post-production captioning.
September 2021
Universal Design for Learning
Create more inclusive learning experiences with Universal Design for Learning.
August 2021
Accommodations
Learn about accommodations on campus.
July 2021
Images of Text and OCR
Learn how to convert images of text into digital text.
June 2021
Color Contrast
Why and how to use high color contrast in visual design.
May 2021
Visual Style
Learn how to use visual style in an accessible way.
April 2021
Accessible Fonts
Arial, Helvetica, Times New Roman - how do you choose? Learn about accessible fonts, font style, and font size.
March 2021
Automated Live Captions
Learn how to enable Zoom's new live automated captions and why they are beneficial for accessibility.
January 2021
Writing Alt Text
Start writing concise, descriptive alt text!
December 2020
Choosing Accessible PDFs
How do you know that a PDF is accessible? Start with the basics with this newsletter.
November 2020
Describing Visual Content
Why are visual descriptions important, and how should they be implemented?
October 2020
Creating Accessible Headings
How is your document structured? Use headings to improve navigation and comprehension for your readers.
September 2020
How to Make Links Accessible
What makes a link accessible? Learn to create links that are user-friendly for all, and accessible for people who use assistive technology.
August 2020
Sharing (Your Slides) is Caring
What if you are teaching, or leading a webinar or meeting, and some of your participants cannot see the slides? The simple act of sharing a direct link to your slide deck can improve access for a wide variety of users.