Document Accessibility (Word and PDF)
Creating Digital Documents allows for accessibility to be at the forefront of your course content.
Introduction
Instructional Accessibility is the process of intentionally creating educational content that removes barriers preventing students from accessing content fully. This includes but is not limited to students with vision or hearing related disabilities, who use screen readers, where English isn’t their primary language, who are neurodiverse, etc.
We have assembled an encompassing catalog of guides and resources to support faculty, instructors, and staff in creating accessible content. We appreciate your interest and willingness to assure educational content is accessible. Always keep in mind that while building inclusive courses, this also keeps MSU Denver compliant with accessibility and anti-discrimination regulations.
For information on working with the Access Center for student accommodations, visit the Access Center Faculty Resource page.
Basic Information for Making Accessible Content
Accessibility Guides and Resources
Our catalog of guides and resources cover a wide variety of topics. From creating accessible presentations in PowerPoint to adding captions in Yuja.
Presentation Accessibility
Presentations are an integral part of curricular development and course design. Learn how to make your Powerpoint and Google Slides accessible for all students.
Multimedia Accessibility
Explore how to make audio clips ranging from linguistics to historical recording for all students.
Image Accessibility
Learn how to create alternative text (alt-text) and long text descriptions to make images relevant and comprehensive to all audiences.
STEM Accessibility
How do you make tables and charts accessible? Learn to utilize several resources to make STEM and data accessible.
Canvas and Web Accessibility
Learn how to use Google Chrome Audit, Wave Tool, and Colour Contrast Checker, to make your webpage and social media increasingly accessible to a wider audience.
Dive Deeper into Instructional Accessibility
Improve your instructional accessibility through the IAG live trainings, access checks for individual materials, or course reviews.
Instructional Accessibility ServicesHave a question? Contact the Instructional Accessibility Group directly.
[email protected]Additional Resources
MSU Denver Access Center:
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Website Feedback Survey
The Instructional Accessibility Group invites faculty to provide feedback on our website and its offerings as well as offering suggestions for additional trainings and resources (opens in a new tab).
IAG Website Feedback Survey"Mental health disorders and learning disabilities are the most common types of disabilities students report."
Gierdowski, Dana C., et al. “Accessibility and Accommodations.” Educause.edu, 21 Oct. 2020,
Accessibility and Accommodations