How, and where, can I learn more about remediating PDFs using Adobe Acrobat? Response: A great place to start is a return to the resources shared during the UMS Academy session “Designing Accessible Digital Content” (requires a maine.edu email to log in). That required training lays a solid foundation for understanding what accessibility means in […]
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What should we do with a group of password-protected, published pages (about 10) on a county site that contains course materials left behind by a retired Extension professor, especially if the content may still be relevant? Response: Start by creating a simple spreadsheet inventory of those pages and share it with the web team. From […]
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How should I write alt text for a screenshot to serve as an image that shows a step-by-step process? Response: Alt text should be short and tell a reader what the image shows and why it matters. You do not need to describe every detail, just enough so someone who cannot see the image can […]
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How should we use italics on our website, especially for headings, emphasis, and standard statements like ADA accommodations, commercial disclaimers, or the Equal Opportunity statement, while keeping accessibility and readability in mind? Response: Italics can be a useful tool for emphasizing text or following academic conventions, but overuse can make content harder to read and […]
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