Web Accessibility Services
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
This page contains information for using accessibility tools on our online platforms, training resources to assist faculty and staff in making their online documents accessible friendly, and web accessibility polices and procedures implemented at UA-PTC.
Commitment to Accessibility
At UA - Pulaski Tech, we are committed to providing accessible friendly
content on all of our web platforms regardless of disability status. UA-PTC follows the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 AA developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).
User Tools and Resources
- Web/Mobile Accessibility Assistance - Information for using UA-PTC's
accessibility tool, Ally on the public website and Blackboard, changing text
size on computer/mobile devices, and where to access computers on campus with screen reader services.
- UA-PTC Library Patrons with Disabilities -
Information about accessibility services and
building accommodations.
- NVDA
Download - NVDA is a free Windows-only screen reading software for blind and
vision impaired users. NVDA can read text from most applications.
Blackboard Ally
Video/Closed Captioning
ScreenPal
YouTube
Vimeo
Microsoft Teams / Zoom Resource
Video Resources
- Video Accessibility - Helpful checklist for following best
accessibility practices when publishing videos online.
Documents
Microsoft Word
Converting Documents
Prior to converting documents, make sure Adobe Acrobat Professional is
installed on your computer.
- Convert a PDF to a Word Document
- Visual instructions through the PDF to Word conversion process. Instructions are also
provided for converting documents out of Compatibility Mode.
- Convert a Word Document to an Accessible PDF
- Visual instructions through the Word to PDF conversion process. Instructions are also
provided for adding titles and languages to properties and how to use the
Accessibility Checker prior to publishing your PDF.
Microsoft PowerPoint
- Making PowerPoint presentations Accessible
- Helpful step-by-step instructions for creating accessible
slides, adding alt text to visuals, creating accessible hyperlink text,
using accessible colors, why to avoid using tables, and more.
Equations
Policies and Procedures
Helpful Links
Report any Web Accessibility Barriers
If visitors encounter any web accessibility barriers or would like to share
feedback regarding the accessibility of our website, please contact the webmaster
at [email protected] or the Office of Disability Services at [email protected].