Steps for Accessibility

Format headings to structure pages or documents

Section headings must be identifiable by screen reader software

Select the text of your heading, select the "paragraph" dropdown, and select the proper heading level

Make link text descriptive, not generic

Links should clearly indicate what they are linking to

Links do not use phrases like "Click here," this link," "follow the link," etc

Do not provide the URL directly in the text

Verify adequate color contrast. Avoid color alone to convey meaning

Color should be paired with other textual means

Content and background should have high color readability

Large text should have a contrast of 4.5:1. Checkers are available in Canvas

Provide meaning alternative (Alt) text descriptions for images

Images that are informative have descriptive alt text explaining the "why" of the content

Images that are decorative have the "Decorative Image" box selected

Avoid using the file name as the alt text

Create tables with column and/or row headers

Header rows and columns help screen reader users locate and identify information within a table

Provide a summary as a table caption to help the screen reader user know what the table contents will be

Tables are used for data, not layout

Add captions to videos or provide a transcript