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Accessible multimedia ensures that information is available to users who cannot hear, see, or easily process audio‑visual content—and it also improves usability for everyone. Learn how to create accessible transcripts, captions, and audio descriptions for the benefit of all users.
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Creating accessible lists ensures that screen readers can properly interpret the structure for users with disabilities. Learn how to properly format lists for the benefit of all users by using the built-in list tools on the Home tab to ensure proper tagging.
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House Bill 5195 from the 89th Legislative Session, now enacted into Texas Government Code 2054, Subchapter S, requires state agencies, including institutions of higher education, to assess and improve their online platforms including websites and digital service portals for accessibility, navigation, usability, and efficiency.
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Texas A&M University employees have opportunities to build their digital accessibility skills through Academy by Level Access, a statewide training resource provided at no cost through the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR).
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The Digital Resource Accessibility Exception Request form must be completed for any Digital Resources which are not in full compliance with state and federal accessibility laws. This applies to those used, created, or materially changed by Texas A&M University personnel. This articled explains each question in the order in which they appear on the form.
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Contrast values can be analyzed using color contrast checkers. Learn how to use them to make content easier to locate and understand.
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Simple and accessible tables are ideal when presenting tabular data. Learn how to improve access for tables so screen reader users and others can understand the data.
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Alternative (Alt) Text is a textual representation of what an image represents. Learn how to create meaningful Alt Text for shapes, pictures, charts, SmartArt graphics, or other objects to allow users to understand the image and its associated context.