Accessibility Resources

All D2L courses and course materials should be designed with accessibility requirements in mind to ensure courses are accessible for all students. The following accessibility tools, D2L resources, and accessibility trainings are available to assist with meeting accessibility requirements.

Accessibility in D2L

D2L closely follows web accessibility standards and works with interested clients to test the usability of products and tools. D2L has implemented multiple accessibility tools to ensure D2L courses are accessible to all faculty and students. These tools are located in strategic areas that aim to be convenient to both end users- faculty during the course design process, and for students once the course has begun. View the following accessibility tools available in D2L:

Accessibility Trainings

Creating Accessible Microsoft Excel Spreadsheets

Creating Accessible Microsoft Excel Spreadsheets is a self-paced, interactive learning experience to help you create accessible Excel spreadsheets.

Note: Many of the examples provided in this training reflect Microsoft Excel on a PC computer, the Mac user experience may differ slightly.

Estimated Completion Time: 30-45 minutes

Enroll in the training by logging into my.lcc.edu, then access the Talent Management System (TMS).

Creating Accessible Microsoft Word Documents

Creating Accessible Microsoft Word Documents is a self-paced, interactive learning experience to guide the design of accessible Word documents by focusing on identifying and correcting accessibility issues to ensure access to all users.

Note: Many of the examples provided in this training reflect Microsoft Word on a PC computer, the Mac user experience may differ slightly.

Estimated Completion Time: 45-60 minutes

Enroll in the training by logging into my.lcc.edu, then access the Talent Management System (TMS).

Creating Accessible PDF Documents with Adobe Acrobat Pro

Creating Accessible PDF Documents is a self-paced, interactive learning experience to guides users through using the Make Accessible Wizard in Adobe Acrobat Pro, as well as explore common accessibility issues that occur in PDFs. This training will also explore why it may be beneficial to take a Reduce, Replace, and Remediate approach when working with PDFs.

Estimated Completion Time: 15-25 minutes

Enroll in the training by logging into my.lcc.edu, then access the Talent Management System (TMS).

One Minute or Less Videos

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Changing Reading Order in Adobe Acrobat Pro

Learn how to change the reading order of items in a PDF.

Changing Tag Types in Adobe Acrobat Pro

Learn how to change tag types in a PDF using the Reading Order tool.

Exporting PDFs to Microsoft Office Formats

Learn how to export a PDF to a Microsoft Office format.

The Make Accessible Wizard in Adobe Acrobat Pro

Learn how to access and use the Make Accessible Wizard.

Microsoft Word

Checking Color Contrast in Word Documents

Learn how to use proper color contrast.

Providing Alt-Text for Images in Word Documents

Learn how to add alternative text to images, and mark images as decorative.

Selecting Font Size and Type for Word Documents

Learn how to select font and font size for readability in online and print documents.

Using Headings in Word Documents

Learn how to apply proper headings and heading structures.

Microsoft Excel

Formatting Sheets in Microsoft Excel

Learn how to add descriptive sheet names, delete unused sheets, and apply accessible font sizes.

Formatting Tables in Microsoft Excel

Learn how to add descriptive table names, and apply alt text to tables.

Structuring Tables in Microsoft Excel

Learn how to apply simple table structures to aid in access and interpretation of data.

Using Multiple Means of Representation in Microsoft Excel

Learn how to use multiple means of representation for negative numbers and graphs.

Microsoft PowerPoint

Editing Slide Titles in PowerPoint

Learn how to add, edit or hide slide titles.

Setting Reading Order in PowerPoint

Learn how to set the proper reading order for slide objects.

Using Built in Themes in PowerPoint

Learn how to apply accessible themes to slides.

External Accessibility Resources

It’s likely that significant amounts of course content will take the form of documents, PowerPoint presentations, PDFs, and other files created outside of D2L which are then added to your course. It’s essential that every effort be made to make these files accessible for all learners as well. For support and assistance with making other course materials accessible outside of D2L, use the following resources: