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Inclusive practice: Creating accessible resources for learning and teaching
This
session will introduce staff to principles around creating accessible print and online resources.
Topics
will include good practice, resources available and alternative formats.Slide2
What does print disability mean?
A
print-disabled person is anyone for whom a visual, cognitive or physical disability hinders the ability to read print. This includes all visual impairments, dyslexia, and any physical disabilities that prevent the handling of a physical copy of a print
publication.
(Copyright Licencing Agency,
2011
).Slide3
What are the numbers nationally?
4.5
% of all UK
university
applicants have one of the following
disabilities:
specific
learning
difficulties.
visual impairment.
motor difficulties.
deafness.
JiscTechDis
(2013).Slide4
What are our numbers at Kent?
University of Kent
2013
–
2014:
Specific Learning
Difficulties
–
844.
Visual
Impairment
–
27.
Physical
Disabilities
–
77.Slide5
The problem with physical printed materialSlide6
What is an accessible format?
An
accessible format is
one which works for
the majority
of people
without the
need for
conversion.
Accessible
resources promote
self-sufficiency
in learning and
teaching
and can be accessed
efficiently from
a range of devices.
Typically the most accessible
resources are therefore electronic
.Slide7
Why electronic resources may be best?
Electronic
resources (where they are created
inclusively)
will allow users to:
Magnify.
Reflow.
Recolour
-
change background colours.
Convert formats - for example text to mp3/audio.
Navigate
the document quickly using headings.Slide8
How can I make electronic documents more accessible?
Sensus Access
is an online tool that will enable the
conversion
of almost any electronic document into a more accessible format. Slide9
What is assistive technology?
Any
device or system that allows an individual to perform a task that they would otherwise be unable to do, or which increases the ease and safety with which the task can be performed. Equipment or software designed or modified to enable disabled students to gain access to curriculum content or assessment, such as the use of text-to-speech (TTS) or speech recognition software, are examples.
QAA (2010).Slide10
Video magnifier (Templeman)Slide11
Optical Character Recognition Scanner (Templeman) Slide12
What can we do?
Wherever possible select/create ‘born digital’ resources.
Demonstrate good practice in all accessible learning resources we create:
Top tips for creating accessible learning resources
.
Learn more about opportunities to improve accessibility (many good things are already available to us such as the
Read Out Loud
functions
within Adobe Reader or the text to speech tool in Word).Slide13
How to make Powerpoint Slides more accessible 1
M
inimum point
size
of
24 for all slide text.
Keep the layout simple and
clear.
Use the standard templates.
Give each slide a unique
title.
Use the
Notes Field
to expand on important points or summarise
visual materials.
Make sure all
pictures
and diagrams have
alternative text descriptions.Slide14
How to make Powerpoint Slides more accessible 2
Use non-serif
fonts
(e.g. Helvetika,
Arial).
Use
p
lain English
.
Make sure there is
good contrast
between text and
background.
Avoid ‘crowding’ slides with too much information.
If lots of information is required split it across slides (or use the Notes field).
Use the
Accessibility Checker
.
Guidance on creating accessible presentations.Slide15
How to make hand outs and module outlines more accessible 1
Minimum
point size –
12.
Documents should be left
aligned.
Use heading styles.
Make sure
pages are
numbered.
Keep layout simple and
clear.
Use bullets rather than ‘unofficial’ formatting (e.g. spaces, dashes).
Make sure all
pictures
and diagrams have alternative text
descriptions.
Use non-serif fonts (e.g. Helvetika, Arial
).Slide16
How to make handouts and module outlines more accessible 2
Use
plain
English
.
Printed handouts should be on cream or light coloured paper rather than brilliant
white.
Keep
hyperlinks short.
Ensure that
printed
handouts are also available in electronic format (ideally
in
advance to enable students with disabilities to prepare
).
Use Web Layout when presenting Word documents.
Use
the
Accessibility Checker
.
Guidance on creating accessible
documents.Slide17
Information Services support
Templeman Library services for users with disabilities.
Assistive technology, fetching service, extended loans.Slide18
Further useful information
JiscTechDis accessible documents and presentations
Guides to help students and teachers design and use accessible resources.
My Computer My Way
Text4allSlide19
University of Kent good practice forum
Student Support and Wellbeing staff forumSlide20
Key links
Student Support and Wellbeing Service (SSW)
University
of
Kent
Institutional Strategic Plan for 2012-15
reinforces the University’s
belief in
the value of an inclusive and diverse University
community
University of Kent Equality
Diversity & Inclusivity (EDI
)Slide21
Contact
Ben
Watson
Academic
Liaison Librarian
IS
Disability Support
Coordinator
Telephone
:
ext. 3111
Email