Structure

• Use a logical structure
• Use an optimised course format
• Use sections to organise content
• Use unique and informative names
• Use section summaries to describe content
• Be consistent.

Avoid

• A random structure
• Using an inaccessible course format
• Adding content in to one section
• Indistinct or uninformative names
• Solely using section names to describe the content within
  Inconsistency.

Content

• Add alternative text to images, graphics, charts etc. where appropriate.
• Use meaningful link text
• Use colours with sufficient contrast between the text and background colours
• Use easy to read font in a large size (18pts +)
• Use heading and paragraph styles to structure text
• Use clear and concise language
• Use in-built accessibility tools

Avoid

• Using colour as the only means of conveying information
• Using small font sizes (<18pts)
• Placing text over images
• Using background colours without sufficient contrast to the text
• Hard to read fonts
• Using images, with content your audience need to understand, without a text alternative
• Using images of text

• Long paragraphs of text with no headings

• Link text with no descriptive information

• Using images of text

• Avoid acronyms and complex words

Guidance on creating accessible materials

Audio and Video

• Provide a text alternative such as
  • closed captions
  • text transcripts
  • audio description
• Clearly label audio/video content that has been provided as an alternative to text

Avoid

• Providing content solely in video and audio formats only