{"id":19148,"date":"2024-05-14T17:40:54","date_gmt":"2024-05-14T21:40:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/plugged-in\/?page_id=19148"},"modified":"2026-03-31T15:54:20","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T19:54:20","slug":"ada-compliance-guidance-for-all","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/plugged-in\/technology-marketing-communications\/web\/ada-compliance-guidance-for-all\/","title":{"rendered":"ADA Compliance and Accessibility: It\u2019s Everyone\u2019s Business"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id19148_4f2068-aa > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id19148_4f2068-aa > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id19148_4f2068-aa > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 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767px){.kadence-column19148_ca1215-69 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column19148_ca1215-69\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>ADA Compliance and Accessibility: It\u2019s Everyone\u2019s Business<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Support Materials: Guidance and Practical Advice for Every Extension Staff Member<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id19148_6d3d90-80 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id19148_6d3d90-80 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id19148_6d3d90-80 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id19148_6d3d90-80 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all 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.aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column19148_4786df-5c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column19148_4786df-5c{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column19148_4786df-5c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column19148_4786df-5c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column19148_4786df-5c\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"283\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/plugged-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2024\/05\/woman-climing-a-ladder-up-to-an-oversized-mobile-device-with-key-and-lock-283x300.jpg\" alt=\"graphic of a person climbing a ladder up to an oversized mobile device with an oversized key to open a graphic of a lock with an accessibility symbol inside the keyhole\" class=\"wp-image-19158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/plugged-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2024\/05\/woman-climing-a-ladder-up-to-an-oversized-mobile-device-with-key-and-lock-283x300.jpg 283w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/plugged-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2024\/05\/woman-climing-a-ladder-up-to-an-oversized-mobile-device-with-key-and-lock-105x111.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/plugged-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2024\/05\/woman-climing-a-ladder-up-to-an-oversized-mobile-device-with-key-and-lock-317x336.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/plugged-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2024\/05\/woman-climing-a-ladder-up-to-an-oversized-mobile-device-with-key-and-lock-423x448.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/plugged-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2024\/05\/woman-climing-a-ladder-up-to-an-oversized-mobile-device-with-key-and-lock.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,283px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Accessibility isn\u2019t just about meeting requirements; it\u2019s about making sure that everyone, regardless of their abilities, can access and benefit from the information we provide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While UMaine Extension web editors are required to complete mandatory training on digital content creation, it\u2019s important that all Extension staff take the initiative to understand and apply accessibility principles in the content they create: digital, online, or in print, and whether it\u2019s for internal or external audiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fostering a culture of accessibility across all levels of Extension is essential for fulfilling our mission of serving a diverse audience effectively. 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#79bde8;border-right:2px solid #79bde8;border-bottom:2px solid #79bde8;border-left:2px solid #79bde8;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19148_3f19b6-9d.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn19148_3f19b6-9d.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:#082e58;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#082e58;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#082e58;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#082e58;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn19148_3f19b6-9d kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-full kb-btn-global-outline  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"#extensions-checklists-resources\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Extension&#8217;s Checklists and Resources by content type<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>By using these resources and integrating accessibility into daily practices, staff can ensure that everyone can access, understand, and benefit from the information we provide, making accessibility a natural and essential part of our work.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id19148_9818b9-fe > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id19148_9818b9-fe > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id19148_9818b9-fe > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1100px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id19148_9818b9-fe{background-color:#e5f0f9;}.kb-row-layout-id19148_9818b9-fe > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id19148_9818b9-fe > 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&#8220;Designing Accessible Digital Content<\/strong>&#8220;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Designing Accessible Digital Content<\/strong> training in UMS Academy is our <strong>primary resource for learning how to create accessible materials<\/strong> and aligning our work with <strong>University of Maine System accessibility standards<\/strong>. If you create webpages, documents, presentations, or other digital materials, this training provides the foundation for building accessibility into your work from the start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To access this training in <strong>UMS Academy<\/strong>, you\u2019ll need a <strong>maine.edu email address<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id19148_f2251d-6c > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id19148_f2251d-6c > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id19148_f2251d-6c > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(60.4% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(39.6% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id19148_f2251d-6c > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id19148_f2251d-6c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id19148_f2251d-6c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id19148_f2251d-6c alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-left-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column19148_549dfa-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column19148_549dfa-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column19148_549dfa-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column19148_549dfa-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column19148_549dfa-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column19148_549dfa-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column19148_549dfa-12{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column19148_549dfa-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column19148_549dfa-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column19148_549dfa-12\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Required Training Before Receiving Website Editing Access<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Extension web editors are <strong>required to complete all modules and pass the quizzes before receiving WordPress\/CMS training<\/strong> to access and edit Extension websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Staff members<strong> must earn at least 80% on each module quiz. After <\/strong>completing the training, you will receive a <strong>completion certificate<\/strong> that can be downloaded and submitted to your website administrator using the training completion form (opens in a new tab). For step-by-step instructions and additional details, visit the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/umsacademy.maine.edu\/d2l\/home\/366530\">Designing Accessible Digital Content training landing page<\/a> <\/strong>in UMS Academy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Extension&#8217;s Web Team will confirm this requirement has been met before WordPress\/CMS training is scheduled for the staff member. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Expectations for All Staff Who Create Digital Content<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>All Extension staff <\/strong>are expected to complete the <strong>Designing Accessible Digital Content<\/strong> training as part of <strong>UMaine\u2019s annual compliance training requirements<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Accessibility works best when it\u2019s built in from the beginning. 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Questions about Acrobat Pro may be directed to&nbsp;help@maine.edu.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, for those who want to earn a UMS micro-credential in recognition of their digital accessibility knowledge, USM Professional Development Programs is offering&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/discover.maine.edu\/product?catalog=PDP_AccessibleDigitalContent_Lvl1_F25\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Accessible Digital Content Level 1<\/a>. 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will:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Understand why digital accessibility matters across the University of Maine System<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn practical ways to meet <strong>Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)<\/strong> for websites, documents, audio, and video<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gain tips for creating more accessible content in common tools such as <strong>Microsoft Word<\/strong> and other document platforms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns19148_a89901-3f{padding-left:0px;gap:25px;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns19148_a89901-3f .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns19148_a89901-3f, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns19148_a89901-3f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns19148_a89901-3f, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns19148_a89901-3f{margin-bottom:0px;}}@media all and 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.kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:3px;}.kt-accordion-id19148_50e155-7c > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:1px solid #003263;border-right:1px solid #003263;border-bottom:1px solid #003263;border-left:10px solid #acbe4e;}.kt-accordion-id19148_50e155-7c > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id19148_50e155-7c .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top:1px solid #003263;border-right:1px solid #003263;border-bottom:1px solid #003263;border-left:10px solid #abb8c3;}.kt-accordion-id19148_50e155-7c .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id19148_50e155-7c > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top:1px solid #003263;border-right:1px solid #003263;border-bottom:1px solid #003263;border-left:10px solid #79bde8;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone um-UMGrayBlueAccordion\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id19148_50e155-7c kt-accordion-has-32-panes kt-active-pane-1 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-21 kt-pane19148_2c9e80-ca\"><h4 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Module 1: Introduction to Accessibility and Compliance<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h4><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>In this module, you will find a video tutorial, downloads of the slides with information and links to have for future reference, and a quiz section with six questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What is meant by \u201cdigital content?\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Why does digital content need to be accessible?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Types of disabilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Screen readers, other assistive technologies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WCAG 2.1 AA: \u201cSuccess criteria\u201d and \u201cacceptable methods\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accessibility tenets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-29 kt-pane19148_961128-6f\"><h4 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Module 2: Images and Color<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h4><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.kb-row-layout-id19148_9353b2-22 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id19148_9353b2-22 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id19148_9353b2-22 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id19148_9353b2-22 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id19148_9353b2-22 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id19148_9353b2-22 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id19148_9353b2-22 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-left-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column19148_2ed5fd-52 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column19148_2ed5fd-52 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column19148_2ed5fd-52 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column19148_2ed5fd-52 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column19148_2ed5fd-52 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column19148_2ed5fd-52 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column19148_2ed5fd-52{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column19148_2ed5fd-52 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column19148_2ed5fd-52 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column19148_2ed5fd-52\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Module 2 builds upon the information presented in Module 1, so please complete that module first before starting this module. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Alt Text<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Color Contrast<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Text in Image<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complicated Images as Graphics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In this module you will find a set of video tutorials to watch sequentially, downloads of the slides with information and links to have for future reference, and a quiz section with five questions. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column19148_c74c66-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column19148_c74c66-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column19148_c74c66-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column19148_c74c66-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column19148_c74c66-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column19148_c74c66-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column19148_c74c66-ca{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column19148_c74c66-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column19148_c74c66-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column19148_c74c66-ca\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p><strong>Note: <\/strong>This information is useful, as well, for the creation of <strong>print<\/strong> content as well.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What is meant by \u201cdigital content?\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Why does digital content need to be accessible?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Types of disabilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Screen readers, other assistive technologies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WCAG 2.1 AA: \u201cSuccess criteria\u201d and \u201cacceptable methods\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accessibility tenets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-30 kt-pane19148_3af1c9-02\"><h4 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Module 3: Writing and Content Organization<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h4><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.kb-row-layout-id19148_874b54-0f > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id19148_874b54-0f > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id19148_874b54-0f > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id19148_874b54-0f > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id19148_874b54-0f > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id19148_874b54-0f > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id19148_874b54-0f alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-left-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column19148_7da1de-ba > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column19148_7da1de-ba > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column19148_7da1de-ba > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column19148_7da1de-ba > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column19148_7da1de-ba > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column19148_7da1de-ba > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column19148_7da1de-ba{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column19148_7da1de-ba > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column19148_7da1de-ba > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column19148_7da1de-ba\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Module 3 builds upon the information presented in Module 1 and 2, so please complete those modules first before starting this module. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tags and headings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Writing for accessibility and inclusivity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and accessibility<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In this module you will find a set of video tutorials to watch sequentially, downloads of the slides with information and links to have for future reference, and a quiz section with five questions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column19148_0d6532-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column19148_0d6532-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column19148_0d6532-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column19148_0d6532-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column19148_0d6532-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column19148_0d6532-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column19148_0d6532-10{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column19148_0d6532-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column19148_0d6532-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column19148_0d6532-10\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> This information is useful, as well, in the creation of written content for email marketing or print pieces.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What is meant by \u201cdigital content?\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Why does digital content need to be accessible?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Types of disabilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Screen readers, other assistive technologies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WCAG 2.1 AA: \u201cSuccess criteria\u201d and \u201cacceptable methods\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accessibility tenets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-31 kt-pane19148_24f3fe-2b\"><h4 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Module 4: Making Accessible Documents<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h4><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.kb-row-layout-id19148_b7980a-6d > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id19148_b7980a-6d > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id19148_b7980a-6d > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id19148_b7980a-6d > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id19148_b7980a-6d > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id19148_b7980a-6d > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id19148_b7980a-6d alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-left-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column19148_04eb29-61 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column19148_04eb29-61 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column19148_04eb29-61 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column19148_04eb29-61 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column19148_04eb29-61 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column19148_04eb29-61 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column19148_04eb29-61{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column19148_04eb29-61 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column19148_04eb29-61 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column19148_04eb29-61\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Module 4 builds upon the information presented in Modules 1, 2 and 3, so please complete those modules first before starting this course. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this module you will find a set of video tutorials to watch sequentially, downloads of the slides with information and links to have for future reference, and a quiz section with six questions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column19148_6acabc-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column19148_6acabc-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column19148_6acabc-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column19148_6acabc-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column19148_6acabc-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column19148_6acabc-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column19148_6acabc-e3{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column19148_6acabc-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column19148_6acabc-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column19148_6acabc-e3\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> It&#8217;s crucial to note the segment discussing applying accessibility features to Google Docs, as it highlights the potential removal of these features once the Google Doc is downloaded to a Word document.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-32 kt-pane19148_254675-82\"><h4 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Module 5: Video and Audio<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h4><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.kb-row-layout-id19148_a567b8-62 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id19148_a567b8-62 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id19148_a567b8-62 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id19148_a567b8-62 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id19148_a567b8-62 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id19148_a567b8-62 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id19148_a567b8-62 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-left-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column19148_87632c-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column19148_87632c-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column19148_87632c-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column19148_87632c-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column19148_87632c-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column19148_87632c-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column19148_87632c-ce{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column19148_87632c-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column19148_87632c-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column19148_87632c-ce\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Module 5 builds upon the information presented in Module 1: Introduction to Accessibility and Compliance, so please complete that module first before starting this course. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this module you will find a set of video tutorials to be taken sequentially, downloads of the slides with information and links to have for future reference, and a quiz section with six questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Closed captions for recorded video<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transcripts for recorded video<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Live video<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Audio-only recordings and presentations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Audio descriptions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column19148_534708-94 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column19148_534708-94 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column19148_534708-94 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column19148_534708-94 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column19148_534708-94 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column19148_534708-94 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column19148_534708-94{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column19148_534708-94 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column19148_534708-94 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column19148_534708-94\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> When the Extension Communications and Marketing Team uploads video content to Extension&#8217;s playlist on UMaine&#8217;s YouTube channel, every effort is made to ensure that automated, corrected closed captioning\/transcript is included with the upload.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id19148_2789c9-00 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id19148_2789c9-00 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id19148_2789c9-00 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1100px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id19148_2789c9-00{background-image:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(8,46,88) 0%,rgb(65,118,161) 99%);}.kb-row-layout-id19148_2789c9-00 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id19148_2789c9-00 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-right:50px;padding-left:50px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id19148_2789c9-00 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:50px;padding-right:25px;padding-bottom:50px;padding-left:25px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id19148_2789c9-00 alignfull kt-row-has-bg um-UMBlueHorizonsDarkBlueTextBox wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\" id=\"extensions-checklists-resources\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column19148_bcd8fe-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column19148_bcd8fe-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column19148_bcd8fe-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column19148_bcd8fe-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column19148_bcd8fe-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column19148_bcd8fe-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column19148_bcd8fe-10{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column19148_bcd8fe-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column19148_bcd8fe-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column19148_bcd8fe-10\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-row-layout-id19148_91f8ab-fc > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id19148_91f8ab-fc > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id19148_91f8ab-fc > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:15px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:30px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id19148_91f8ab-fc > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id19148_91f8ab-fc > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:35px;padding-right:35px;padding-bottom:60px;padding-left:35px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id19148_91f8ab-fc > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-bottom:35px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id19148_91f8ab-fc alignnone has-white-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column19148_28e40d-78 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column19148_28e40d-78 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column19148_28e40d-78 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column19148_28e40d-78 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column19148_28e40d-78 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column19148_28e40d-78 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column19148_28e40d-78{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column19148_28e40d-78 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column19148_28e40d-78 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column19148_28e40d-78\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Keep It Accessible: We Promise It\u2019s Less Complicated Than It Sounds<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image19148_782f04-83.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image19148_782f04-83 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:237px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image19148_782f04-83.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image19148_782f04-83 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image19148_782f04-83 figure{max-width:237px;}.kb-image19148_782f04-83 .image-is-svg, .kb-image19148_782f04-83 .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image19148_782f04-83 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image19148_782f04-83\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"293\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/plugged-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2024\/07\/Extension-Web-Team-Avatar-2024-300x293.png\" alt=\"a graphic of avatars of Michelle and Matt, the Extension Web Team sitting within a computer desktop screen, to be used as part of the Web Connections\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-19387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/plugged-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2024\/07\/Extension-Web-Team-Avatar-2024-300x293.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/plugged-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2024\/07\/Extension-Web-Team-Avatar-2024-105x102.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/plugged-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2024\/07\/Extension-Web-Team-Avatar-2024-317x309.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/plugged-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2024\/07\/Extension-Web-Team-Avatar-2024-423x413.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/plugged-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2024\/07\/Extension-Web-Team-Avatar-2024-32x32.png 32w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/plugged-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2024\/07\/Extension-Web-Team-Avatar-2024.png 541w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As of March 14, 2026, our checklists and resources have been updated, developed, and consolidated here to help every Extension staff member, from our content creators to staff web editors, to ensure that they are building accessibility into all digital content they create. As these assets are designed to meet 2026 UMaine\/UMS directives, they ensure compliance with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/liu4ztxab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001SNKkeKOlpgwMg_jytyjrtTQYIZJCOpcwejoLZXjAd4BVFIB5wg7XPbp4NsE6taLGmgV7M3a27YyrQZL4jVYXr4fKdq0S13xD6hGMV3XEj1e6d86fgKJ95jPYrRpijDkLvDhszu1Xc2ZStqEWVa5AuSdtHeSeh3HC&amp;c=S38ip76_Sv7DhenmspNYOurLW45J8yURPGGYc5euRCwxffOdsydTDA==&amp;ch=FlZlhu7QIjlN7685NhtMtNipc_AE93qpXJCIztZdVUzg-dJADwdWog==\">WCAG 2.1 Level AA<\/a> <\/strong>standards and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/liu4ztxab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001SNKkeKOlpgwMg_jytyjrtTQYIZJCOpcwejoLZXjAd4BVFIB5wg7XPbp4NsE6taLGMA1XWMaoiuCqVah15LF4Dn75YqGWIX0RdSSLWIrWtFcoEjgdDdO5P27tYlgbsKgQTo0PrJ195U9CbTd1fHHijjTgA6AIhu6pBP5hsDbuJtSCGWvygJQxchzACh-JUhHA&amp;c=S38ip76_Sv7DhenmspNYOurLW45J8yURPGGYc5euRCwxffOdsydTDA==&amp;ch=FlZlhu7QIjlN7685NhtMtNipc_AE93qpXJCIztZdVUzg-dJADwdWog==\">Title II ruling<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why it Matters<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Accessible content allows everyone use our resources, shows Extension\u2019s commitment to equity and inclusion\u2014and it even helps people find us online!<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id19148_cabc92-fd > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id19148_cabc92-fd > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id19148_cabc92-fd > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:20px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:30px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id19148_cabc92-fd{background-color:rgba(142,209,252,0.25);}.kb-row-layout-id19148_cabc92-fd > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id19148_cabc92-fd > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id19148_cabc92-fd > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id19148_cabc92-fd alignnone kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column19148_5c03d1-69 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column19148_5c03d1-69 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column19148_5c03d1-69 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column19148_5c03d1-69 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column19148_5c03d1-69 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column19148_5c03d1-69 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column19148_5c03d1-69{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column19148_5c03d1-69 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column19148_5c03d1-69 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column19148_5c03d1-69\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bonus!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Adding clear alt text for images and using proper headings makes Google searches work in our favor, so more folks can discover what we offer.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Our goal as Extension&#8217;s Web Team:<\/strong> to support you throughout the process, making it easier to create content that\u2019s usable, inclusive, and meets accessibility standards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Questions for Us?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have questions primarily related to your programmatic or county websites&#8217; <strong>accessibility<\/strong>, please submit your request to meet or question using the form, indicating &#8220;Website Help&#8221; on the <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/plugged-in\/technology-marketing-communications\/request\/\"><strong>Extension Communications and Marketing: Submit a Request<\/strong> page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Our team will follow up within <strong>48 hours<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You will receive a <strong>confirmation email<\/strong> with a copy of your request. 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.kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:#003263;}.kt-accordion-id19148_837a07-85:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger, body:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id19148_837a07-85:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger{background:#003263;}.kt-accordion-id19148_837a07-85:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id19148_837a07-85:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before, body:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id19148_837a07-85:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, body:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id19148_837a07-85:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:rgba(142,209,252,0.2);}.kt-accordion-id19148_837a07-85 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id19148_837a07-85 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{color:#ffffff;background:#003263;border-top:1px solid #003263;border-right:1px solid #003263;border-bottom:1px solid #003263;border-left:10px solid #abb8c3;}.kt-accordion-id19148_837a07-85:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle )  > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id19148_837a07-85:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle )  > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:#ffffff;}.kt-accordion-id19148_837a07-85:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( 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(max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id19148_837a07-85 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id19148_837a07-85 .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top:1px solid #003263;border-right:1px solid #003263;border-bottom:1px solid #003263;border-left:10px solid #abb8c3;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id19148_837a07-85 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id19148_837a07-85 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top:1px solid #003263;border-right:1px solid #003263;border-bottom:1px solid #003263;border-left:10px solid #abb8c3;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-accordion-id19148_837a07-85 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id19148_837a07-85 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:3px;}.kt-accordion-id19148_837a07-85 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:1px solid #000033;border-right:1px solid #000033;border-bottom:1px solid #000033;border-left:10px solid #acbe4e;}.kt-accordion-id19148_837a07-85 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id19148_837a07-85 .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top:1px solid #003263;border-right:1px solid #003263;border-bottom:1px solid #003263;border-left:10px solid #abb8c3;}.kt-accordion-id19148_837a07-85 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id19148_837a07-85 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top:1px solid #003263;border-right:1px solid #003263;border-bottom:1px solid #003263;border-left:10px solid #abb8c3;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone um-UMGrayBlueAccordion\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id19148_837a07-85 kt-accordion-has-30-panes kt-active-pane-1 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-21 kt-pane19148_ed3d4e-4e\" id=\"web\"><h4 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Web<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h4><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Checklist<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Headings and Lists<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Properly structured headers help screen readers navigate your content and improve SEO by signaling the organization and key topics of your page, while using bulleted lists for unordered items (like ingredients) and numbered lists for ordered steps (like recipe directions) ensures content is clear and easy to follow.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_f18e55-69:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_f18e55-69 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_f18e55-69 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_f18e55-69 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:23px;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_f18e55-69 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:15px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_f18e55-69 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_f18e55-69 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{font-size:16px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_f18e55-69 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_f18e55-69 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_85d644-43 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_85d644-43\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Use structured headings (avoid using bolded paragraph text as a header) and lists (either bulleted for numbered)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_54d167-a4 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_54d167-a4\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Use the built-in header styles rather than relying on bolded text to create headings.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_37c9a1-0b .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_37c9a1-0b\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Keep headings in logical order (H1 \u2192 H2 \u2192 H3\u2192 H4)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>H1 = banner header, already built in<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>H2 = Page or Post Title<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>H3 = start the page with an H3<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>H4 = to be used as a subhead<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>H5 = as needed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can repeat for the next heading on a page at H3 and continue through as needed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_4f0fba-69:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_4f0fba-69 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_4f0fba-69 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_4f0fba-69 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:23px;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_4f0fba-69 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:15px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_4f0fba-69 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_4f0fba-69 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{font-size:16px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_4f0fba-69 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_4f0fba-69 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_d2c98a-e1 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_d2c98a-e1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Ensure sufficient color contrast<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_8ad63a-36 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_8ad63a-36\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Avoid inaccessible formatting (e.g., relying on color alone to convey meaning or to emphasize words)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_ade18f-ce .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_ade18f-ce\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Avoid true ALL CAPS in text.<\/strong> Screen readers often read all-caps words letter by letter (e.g., \u201cUMaine Extension\u201d becomes \u201cU\u2013M\u2013A\u2013I\u2013N\u2013E\u201d), which makes content harder to understand. However, on Gutenberg sites, UMaine-branded headlines may look like ALL CAPS, but they\u2019re actually written in sentence case with a style applied to display them in uppercase, so they remain accessible to screen readers.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_d106bf-a6 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_d106bf-a6\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Use clear, simple language that can be easily understood by all users, including those with cognitive or learning disabilities.<\/strong> Avoid acronyms, technical terms, or \u201cinsider\u201d jargon whenever possible. When introducing new terms, define them clearly and use them consistently throughout the page to support comprehension and accessibility.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_f35688-1b .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_f35688-1b\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Use underlining only for hyperlinks.<\/strong> Underlines are a cue to users that a word or phrase is an active link. Users become frustrated when they scroll over underlined words or phrases and find there\u2019s no link. Use bold and\/or italics for emphasis.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Links<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_968708-67:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_968708-67 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_968708-67 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_968708-67 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:23px;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_968708-67 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:15px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_968708-67 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_968708-67 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{font-size:16px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_968708-67 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_968708-67 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_7eb44b-76 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_7eb44b-76\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Write descriptive, meaningful link text. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Use meaningful words and phrases in your links.<\/strong> To help users and search engines, avoid \u201cclick here\u201d type links or linking URLs. Be clear about where links are taking users. For example:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>DON\u2019T:<\/strong> \u201cTo learn more, <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/harvest-for-hunger\/\">click here<\/a>.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>DON\u2019T:<\/strong> \u201cTo learn more, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/harvest-for-hunger\/\">https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/harvest-for-hunger\/<\/a>.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>DO:<\/strong> \u201cTo learn more, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/harvest-for-hunger\/\">Maine Harvest for Hunger<\/a>.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>DO:<\/strong> Make email addresses active links.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Images<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_21dc8d-56:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_21dc8d-56 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_21dc8d-56 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_21dc8d-56 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:23px;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_21dc8d-56 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:15px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_21dc8d-56 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_21dc8d-56 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{font-size:16px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_21dc8d-56 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_21dc8d-56 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_736f9d-30 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_736f9d-30\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Add alternative text (ALT) for all images, photos, graphics, and logos: Visit the Plugged In: <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/plugged-in\/technology-marketing-communications\/web\/ada-compliance-checklist\/how-to-add-alternative-descriptions-to-photos-and-graphics\/\">How to add alternative descriptions to photos and graphics<\/a> for step-by-step guidance.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_4824f8-c9:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_4824f8-c9 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_4824f8-c9 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_4824f8-c9 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:23px;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_4824f8-c9 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:15px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_4824f8-c9 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_4824f8-c9 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{font-size:16px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_4824f8-c9 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_4824f8-c9 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_2e76ff-f4 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_2e76ff-f4\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Add alternative text (ALT) for all images, photos, graphics, and logos: If you have taken the time to create a flyer for a communication, it is tempting to use an image of the flyer on web pages or in social media; we are all busy, and that certainly can save time. Unfortunately, it gives a poor experience for many users, especially mobile users or users who use assistive technologies like screen readers.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Color and Formatting<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_b6527e-1c:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_b6527e-1c ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_b6527e-1c ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_b6527e-1c .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:23px;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_b6527e-1c ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:15px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_b6527e-1c ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_b6527e-1c ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{font-size:16px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_b6527e-1c ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_b6527e-1c kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_7b72a6-9d .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_7b72a6-9d\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Ensure sufficient color contrast<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_b971f5-fb:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_b971f5-fb ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_b971f5-fb ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_b971f5-fb .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:23px;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_b971f5-fb ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:15px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_b971f5-fb ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_b971f5-fb ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{font-size:16px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_b971f5-fb ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_b971f5-fb kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_01655f-68 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_01655f-68\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Avoid inaccessible formatting (e.g., relying on color alone to convey meaning or to emphasize words)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Tables<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">When including a table on a web page, it\u2019s important to proceed thoughtfully. While tables can be necessary for presenting true tabular data, accessibility and mobile responsiveness are often improved by using lists instead of tables whenever possible.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_efa60a-92:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_efa60a-92 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_efa60a-92 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_efa60a-92 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:23px;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_efa60a-92 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:15px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_efa60a-92 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_efa60a-92 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{font-size:16px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_efa60a-92 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_efa60a-92 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_c458be-c6 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_c458be-c6\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Use accessible tables (with headers and simple structure)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_defc04-cc .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_defc04-cc\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Within the table, ensure sufficient color contrast between any background color used and text that is over that background<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_a01fac-99 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_a01fac-99\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Within the table, avoid inaccessible formatting (e.g., relying on color alone to convey meaning or to emphasize words)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_cb0b89-22 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_cb0b89-22\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Avoid using all caps<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_f41753-c6 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_f41753-c6\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Use clear, simple language that can be easily understood by all users, including those with cognitive or learning disabilities. <\/strong>Avoid acronyms, technical terms, or \u201cinsider\u201d jargon whenever possible. When introducing new terms, define them clearly and use them consistently throughout the page to support comprehension and accessibility.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_bc1468-ab .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_bc1468-ab\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Use underlining only for hyperlinks. <\/strong>Underlines are a cue to users that a word or phrase is an active link. Users become frustrated when they scroll over underlined words or phrases and find there\u2019s no link. Use bold and\/or italics for emphasis.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_c9afa1-dd .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_c9afa1-dd\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Tip: Rather than display a table, convert what would be table content into a list<\/strong>, consider each row as a separate item and each column as a detail about that item. For example, a table with crop names, planting dates, and expected yields could be presented as a bulleted list, where each crop is a bullet and its planting date and yield are listed underneath as short, clearly labeled points. This approach maintains the structure of the information while making it easier for screen readers to navigate and for mobile users to view on narrow screens.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Please consider these additional table accessibility guidelines:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Use tables only for tabular data:<\/strong> avoid using tables to organize calendars, agendas, or page layout.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Provide the table as real text data<\/strong> (not an image) so it can be rendered in WordPress.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use clear headers:<\/strong> include a descriptive header row (and a header column if needed); put units in the headers (e.g., \u201cYield (lb\/acre)\u201d).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Keep the structure simple:<\/strong> avoid merged\/split cells and multi-level headers whenever possible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Do not rely on color or formatting alone:<\/strong> if highlighting values, also provide a text cue (e.g., \u201cRecommended\u201d) or a symbol with a legend.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Make every cell unambiguous:<\/strong> use \u201c0,\u201d \u201cN\/A,\u201d or \u201cNot available\u201d instead of blanks; define abbreviations in a short note.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Design for web display:<\/strong> keep tables narrow for mobile, use consistent number formats, and split very wide\/long tables into smaller ones with a one-sentence takeaway above.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>PDFs Posted on the Website<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">In 2026, Extension will move away from posting PDFs directly to our website. Instead, we\u2019ll share links to documents stored in our secure, centralized platform. This approach improves accessibility, ensures consistent formatting, and makes resources easier for the public to access. As we redesign and reorganize our sites, following UMaine\u2019s standards will help us maintain a more user-friendly web experience. For now:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_56fd4b-a4:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_56fd4b-a4 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_56fd4b-a4 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_56fd4b-a4 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:23px;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_56fd4b-a4 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:15px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_56fd4b-a4 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_56fd4b-a4 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{font-size:16px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_56fd4b-a4 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_56fd4b-a4 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_d5ed79-91 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_d5ed79-91\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Avoid uploading large (and even small) PDFs when possible.<\/strong> Most online users prefer regular web pages over PDFs and, given the choice, will choose to download a web page. This is especially true of users on mobile devices or with limited data plans. Use PDFs sparingly.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_0f1f58-f3 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_0f1f58-f3\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Ensure that PDFs and other documents are ADA-compliant <strong>before<\/strong> they are uploaded to the document sharing platform. Responsibility lies with the content creator or the administrative specialist working with them, <strong>not <\/strong>the Extension Web Team.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-19148_7d486f-47 .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-19148_7d486f-47 .kt-divider{border-top-width:2px;border-top-color:#abb8c3;width:100%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-19148_7d486f-47\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resources<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/liu4ztxab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001SNKkeKOlpgwMg_jytyjrtTQYIZJCOpcwejoLZXjAd4BVFIB5wg7XPbp4NsE6taLGmgV7M3a27YyrQZL4jVYXr4fKdq0S13xD6hGMV3XEj1e6d86fgKJ95jPYrRpijDkLvDhszu1Xc2ZStqEWVa5AuSdtHeSeh3HC&amp;c=S38ip76_Sv7DhenmspNYOurLW45J8yURPGGYc5euRCwxffOdsydTDA==&amp;ch=FlZlhu7QIjlN7685NhtMtNipc_AE93qpXJCIztZdVUzg-dJADwdWog==\">WCAG 2.1 Level AA<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/liu4ztxab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001SNKkeKOlpgwMg_jytyjrtTQYIZJCOpcwejoLZXjAd4BVFIB5wg7XPbp4NsE6taLGMA1XWMaoiuCqVah15LF4Dn75YqGWIX0RdSSLWIrWtFcoEjgdDdO5P27tYlgbsKgQTo0PrJ195U9CbTd1fHHijjTgA6AIhu6pBP5hsDbuJtSCGWvygJQxchzACh-JUhHA&amp;c=S38ip76_Sv7DhenmspNYOurLW45J8yURPGGYc5euRCwxffOdsydTDA==&amp;ch=FlZlhu7QIjlN7685NhtMtNipc_AE93qpXJCIztZdVUzg-dJADwdWog==\">Title II Ruling<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>UMaine Extension&#8217;s Plugged In<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/plugged-in\/technology-marketing-communications\/web\/ada-compliance-checklist\/how-to-add-alternative-descriptions-to-photos-and-graphics\/\">How to add alternative descriptions to photos and graphics<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/plugged-in\/technology-marketing-communications\/web\/ada-compliance-checklist\/how-to-check-if-a-pdf-is-accessible-and-what-to-do-if-its-not\/\">How to check if a PDF is accessible and what to do if it\u2019s not.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:16px\">UMaine Division of Marketing and Communications<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/marketingandcommunications\/web\/accessibility\/\">Accessibility information from UMaine Digital Communications (UMaine)<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/marketingandcommunications\/web\/accessibility\/what-is-web-accessibility\/\">What is web accessibility?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/marketingandcommunications\/web\/accessibility\/web-accessibility-cheatsheets\/\">Creating accessible content \u2014 web accessibility cheatsheets<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/marketingandcommunications\/web\/accessibility\/accessible-web-and-communication-workshops\/\">Accessible web and communication workshops<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/marketingandcommunications\/web\/accessibility\/web-accessibility-checkers\/\">Web accessibility checkers<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/brand\/brand-elements\/\">UMaine\u2019s Brand Toolbox<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:16px\">UMS Academy Resources:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/learningcloud.infobase.com\/1010142\/learnit\">Website Accessibility: Making Your Website More Accessible<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learningcloud.infobase.com\/1010404\/learnit\">ICT* Accessibility Awareness Training UMS AY 2023\/24<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learningcloud.infobase.com\/5969\/learnit\">Word (2021)<\/a>: Review section &#8220;J. Accessibility&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/learningcloud.infobase.com\/5584\/learnit\">Accessible Online Course<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:16px\">WebAIM<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/webaim.org\/\">WebAIM: Web Accessibility In Mind<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/webaim.org\/resources\/contrastchecker\/\">WebAIM: Contrast Checker<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tpgi.com\/color-contrast-checker\/\">Color Contrast Checker &#8211; TPG<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-22 kt-pane19148_d62d59-8e\" id=\"email\"><h4 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Email (Email Marketing: MailChimp, Constant Contact)<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h4><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Email marketing is an important way organizations share information about programs, services, and events. For many people, these messages may be their main source of updates and important information. Making emails accessible helps ensure that everyone\u2014including people who use screen readers or other assistive technology\u2014can read, understand, and use the information being shared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Creating an accessible email requires more than clear writing. The message also needs to be well-organized so people can easily move through it. When emails include clear structure, meaningful image descriptions, and readable text, they are easier for everyone to navigate and understand. This helps ensure that our digital communications remain open and accessible to all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Checklist<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_d26008-0f:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_d26008-0f ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_d26008-0f ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_d26008-0f .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:23px;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_d26008-0f ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:15px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_d26008-0f ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_d26008-0f ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{font-size:16px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_d26008-0f ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_d26008-0f kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_1452e3-f9 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_1452e3-f9\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Add alternative text (alt text) to images<\/strong>: Provide a short description for every meaningful image so screen readers can describe it to users. If an image is decorative and does not add information, mark it as decorative.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_b8df34-59 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_b8df34-59\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Use clear headings and a logical reading order<\/strong>: Organize your email with heading styles (Heading 1 for titles, Heading 2 for sections) and make sure content flows in a clear order from top to bottom. This helps readers\u2014and screen reader users\u2014understand and navigate the content easily.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_bbbcaf-7d .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_bbbcaf-7d\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Don\u2019t rely on color alone to convey meaning<\/strong>: Avoid instructions like \u201cclick the red button.\u201d Use additional cues such as bold text, icons, or labels so people with color blindness or low vision can still understand the message.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_c374cd-42 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_c374cd-42\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Ensure text is easy to read<\/strong>: Text should clearly stand out from the background so everyone can read it easily.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\">Use strong color contrast between text and background.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\">Use simple, easy-to-read fonts (such as default system fonts or what\u2019s set in the campaign template).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\">Limit the number of different fonts used in one email.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\">Avoid decorative or script-style fonts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Use underlining only for hyperlinks. <\/strong>Underlines are a cue to users that a word or phrase is an active link. Users become frustrated when they scroll over underlined words or phrases and find there\u2019s no link. Use bold and\/or italics for emphasis. Use <strong>bold<\/strong> or <em>italics<\/em> instead when you need to emphasize text.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_a1c237-89:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_a1c237-89 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_a1c237-89 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_a1c237-89 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:23px;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_a1c237-89 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:15px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_a1c237-89 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_a1c237-89 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{font-size:16px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_a1c237-89 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_a1c237-89 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_86d3ab-dd .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_86d3ab-dd\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">If you\u2019re not using a button with descriptive call-to-action text, make sure your links use <strong>clear, descriptive text<\/strong> instead of \u201cclick here\u201d or the raw URL. Users and assistive tools rely on meaningful link text to understand where a link will take them. For example:<br><strong>DON\u2019T:<\/strong> \u201cTo learn more, <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/harvest-for-hunger\/\">click here<\/a>.\u201d<br><strong>DON\u2019T:<\/strong> \u201cTo learn more, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/harvest-for-hunger\/\">https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/harvest-for-hunger\/<\/a>.\u201d<br><strong>DO:<\/strong> \u201cTo learn more, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/harvest-for-hunger\/\">Maine Harvest for Hunger<\/a>.\u201d<br><strong>DO:<\/strong> Make email addresses active links.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-19148_71249a-63 .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-19148_71249a-63 .kt-divider{border-top-width:2px;border-top-color:#abb8c3;width:100%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-19148_71249a-63\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Resources<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/liu4ztxab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001SNKkeKOlpgwMg_jytyjrtTQYIZJCOpcwejoLZXjAd4BVFIB5wg7XPbp4NsE6taLGmgV7M3a27YyrQZL4jVYXr4fKdq0S13xD6hGMV3XEj1e6d86fgKJ95jPYrRpijDkLvDhszu1Xc2ZStqEWVa5AuSdtHeSeh3HC&amp;c=S38ip76_Sv7DhenmspNYOurLW45J8yURPGGYc5euRCwxffOdsydTDA==&amp;ch=FlZlhu7QIjlN7685NhtMtNipc_AE93qpXJCIztZdVUzg-dJADwdWog==\">WCAG 2.1 Level AA<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/liu4ztxab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001SNKkeKOlpgwMg_jytyjrtTQYIZJCOpcwejoLZXjAd4BVFIB5wg7XPbp4NsE6taLGMA1XWMaoiuCqVah15LF4Dn75YqGWIX0RdSSLWIrWtFcoEjgdDdO5P27tYlgbsKgQTo0PrJ195U9CbTd1fHHijjTgA6AIhu6pBP5hsDbuJtSCGWvygJQxchzACh-JUhHA&amp;c=S38ip76_Sv7DhenmspNYOurLW45J8yURPGGYc5euRCwxffOdsydTDA==&amp;ch=FlZlhu7QIjlN7685NhtMtNipc_AE93qpXJCIztZdVUzg-dJADwdWog==\">Title II Ruling<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>MailChimp<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mailchimp: <a href=\"https:\/\/mailchimp.com\/help\/accessibility-in-email-marketing\/\">Accessibility in Email Marketing<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mailchimp: <a href=\"https:\/\/mailchimp.com\/help\/add-alt-text-to-images\/\">Add Alt Text to Images<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mailchimp Content Style Guide \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/styleguide.mailchimp.com\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Writing for Accessibility<\/a> \u2013 Covers accessibility principles that also apply to email newsletters and campaigns.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mailchimp Resources \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/mailchimp.com\/resources\/accessibility-in-email-marketing\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Accessibility in Email Marketing<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/doit.illinois.gov\/initiatives\/accessibility\/guides\/mailchimp.html\">Mailchimp Accessibility<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Constant Contact<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Constant Contact \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/knowledgebase.constantcontact.com\/email-digital-marketing\/tutorials\/KnowledgeBase\/36885-Creating-accessible-emails?lang=en_US&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Creating Accessible Emails<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Administrative Offices<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uada.edu\/employees\/division-accessibility\/email-accessibility.aspx\">Email Accessibility<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uada.edu\/employees\/division-accessibility\/docs\/Accessible-Email-with-Constant-Contact.pdf\">Accessible Email with Constant Contact (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-23 kt-pane19148_8ec7a1-90\" id=\"documents\"><h4 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Documents<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h4><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Across the University of Maine System, the guidance is consistent: PDFs are allowed, however are <strong>strongly discouraged<\/strong> unless absolutely necessary. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">However, when a PDF is used or shared, it must be <strong>fully accessible<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Start with accessibility from the very beginning\u2014whether you\u2019re creating in Word, Spreadsheets, Canva, InDesign, or Google Docs\u2014before exporting your final PDF. Use each platform\u2019s built-in accessibility tools to check your work, following many of the same principles as web content: include descriptive alt text for images, apply headers in a logical reading order, ensure sufficient color contrast, and structure tables clearly (mobile responsiveness guidance not required).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Any document must be fully ADA-compliant before it is uploaded to our document storage platform or shared on any of our digital platforms. For detailed tips, consult the accessibility resources specific to each platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Checklist<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Start in the document<\/strong>, building accessibility:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_cf63fa-91:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_cf63fa-91 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_cf63fa-91 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_cf63fa-91 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:23px;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_cf63fa-91 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:15px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_cf63fa-91 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_cf63fa-91 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{font-size:16px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_cf63fa-91 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_cf63fa-91 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_b6411e-db .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_b6411e-db\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Microsoft Word:<\/strong> Run the built-in Accessibility Checker<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_cb06b3-dd .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_cb06b3-dd\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Google Docs:<\/strong> Check Accessibility settings and screen reader support<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_88acbb-9e .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_88acbb-9e\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Canva:<\/strong> Use accessibility features and check color contrast<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_820e40-62 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_820e40-62\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>InDesign:<\/strong> Use PDF Accessibility Checker (Tags panel), add alt text to images, and tag header styles (H1, H2, H3) to ensure logical reading order<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_4d0d3e-e8 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_4d0d3e-e8\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Spreadsheets:<\/strong> Apply headers, add descriptive alt text, set logical tab order, ensure sufficient color contrast behind text, and avoid merged cells<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Once a PDF is generated, final check:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_0f791d-cb:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_0f791d-cb ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_0f791d-cb ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_0f791d-cb .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:23px;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_0f791d-cb ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:15px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_0f791d-cb ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_0f791d-cb ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{font-size:16px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_0f791d-cb ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_0f791d-cb kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_8a358f-4d .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_8a358f-4d\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Adobe Acrobat:<\/strong> Run Full Accessibility Check for PDFs using <a href=\"https:\/\/helpx.adobe.com\/acrobat\/using\/create-verify-pdf-accessibility.html?trackingid=KACNN#LblLBody\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Create and verify PDF accessibility (Acrobat Pro)<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id19148_6cd3fd-10 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id19148_6cd3fd-10 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id19148_6cd3fd-10 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id19148_6cd3fd-10{background-color:rgba(142,209,252,0.25);}.kb-row-layout-id19148_6cd3fd-10 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id19148_6cd3fd-10 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id19148_6cd3fd-10 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id19148_6cd3fd-10 alignnone kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column19148_e82655-ba > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column19148_e82655-ba > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column19148_e82655-ba > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column19148_e82655-ba > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column19148_e82655-ba > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column19148_e82655-ba > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column19148_e82655-ba{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column19148_e82655-ba > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column19148_e82655-ba > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column19148_e82655-ba\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">The following topics are covered in more detail in the <a href=\"#web\">Web drop-down section<\/a> on this page as the same accessibility principles apply when creating documents (Word, Google Docs, Google Sheets, InDesign, Canva, etc.): <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\">Images<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\">Headings and Reading Order<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\">Color and Contrast<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\">Tables<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\">Links and Navigation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\">Lists<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\">General Formatting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-19148_36317b-de .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-19148_36317b-de .kt-divider{border-top-width:2px;border-top-color:#abb8c3;width:100%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-19148_36317b-de\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resources<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/liu4ztxab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001SNKkeKOlpgwMg_jytyjrtTQYIZJCOpcwejoLZXjAd4BVFIB5wg7XPbp4NsE6taLGmgV7M3a27YyrQZL4jVYXr4fKdq0S13xD6hGMV3XEj1e6d86fgKJ95jPYrRpijDkLvDhszu1Xc2ZStqEWVa5AuSdtHeSeh3HC&amp;c=S38ip76_Sv7DhenmspNYOurLW45J8yURPGGYc5euRCwxffOdsydTDA==&amp;ch=FlZlhu7QIjlN7685NhtMtNipc_AE93qpXJCIztZdVUzg-dJADwdWog==\">WCAG 2.1 Level AA<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/liu4ztxab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001SNKkeKOlpgwMg_jytyjrtTQYIZJCOpcwejoLZXjAd4BVFIB5wg7XPbp4NsE6taLGMA1XWMaoiuCqVah15LF4Dn75YqGWIX0RdSSLWIrWtFcoEjgdDdO5P27tYlgbsKgQTo0PrJ195U9CbTd1fHHijjTgA6AIhu6pBP5hsDbuJtSCGWvygJQxchzACh-JUhHA&amp;c=S38ip76_Sv7DhenmspNYOurLW45J8yURPGGYc5euRCwxffOdsydTDA==&amp;ch=FlZlhu7QIjlN7685NhtMtNipc_AE93qpXJCIztZdVUzg-dJADwdWog==\">Title II Ruling<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Adobe Acrobat<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/helpx.adobe.com\/acrobat\/using\/create-verify-pdf-accessibility.html?trackingid=KACNN#LblLBody\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Create and verify PDF accessibility (Acrobat Pro)<\/a> to check for and remediate PDFs for accessibility before they are uploaded to document storage platform<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:16px\">University of Maine System<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.edu\/content-management\/accessibility\/pdf\/\">Accessibility Guidelines for Portable Document Format (PDFs)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:16px\">UMaine&#8217;s Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/citl\/homepage\/instructional-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning Resources<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1dXmX7Dn1xhUEv4W1Al7ikwFqvZkCs3xDmRBjVwsmey4\/edit?usp=sharing\"><strong>Word-based Documents Checklist<\/strong>, Updated November 2025 (Google Doc)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1YN6AylvzBosnKqzMTEqVC6UF9yMdHRoOAGq9VpefB-4\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Spreadsheet Documents Checklist<\/strong>, Updated June 2023 (Google Doc)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:16px\">Microsoft <strong>Word<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/accessibility\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microsoft 365<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/office\/make-your-word-documents-accessible\">Microsoft Word Accessibility Guide<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WebAIM: <a href=\"http:\/\/webaim.org\/techniques\/word\/\">Creating Accessible Word Documents<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Association of Communication Excellence (ACE) Webinar, May 18, 2023: <a href=\"http:\/\/webaim.org\/techniques\/word\/\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/mediasite.video.ufl.edu\/Mediasite\/Play\/978da308656a4a80b4818061c0de0f731d\">Accessible Word Best Practices, UF\/IFAS (Mediasite)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:16px\">Google Workspace<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/drive\/answer\/16291103?hl=en-GB&amp;co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&amp;sjid=9120495737089199799-NC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn about accessibility in Google Drive<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/workspace.google.com\/marketplace\/app\/accessibility_checker_for_docs\/452529936240\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Workspace Checkers: Docs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/workspace.google.com\/marketplace\/app\/accessibility_checker_for_sheets\/849901429043\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Workspace Checkers: Sheets<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>GrackleDocs<\/strong> \u2013 A UMS paid add-on for Google products. Go to the \u201cExtensions\u201d menu in Google Docs, Sheets, or Slides and use the \u201cAdd-ons\u201d option to add GrackleDocs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Canva<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/designschool\/accessibility\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Canva Accessibility Information<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/accessibility\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Canva\u2019s Accessibility Hub<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 official page outlining accessibility features (including the <em>Design Accessibility<\/em> checker) and accessibility commitments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>XCITE Center for Teaching and Learning&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/teaching.ucr.edu\/accessible-canva-design\"><strong>Accessible Canva Design Guidance<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 how to find and use the <em>Design Accessibility<\/em> checker inside Canva (File \u2192 Accessibility \u2192 <em>Check design accessibility<\/em>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Illinois State University&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/help.illinoisstate.edu\/accessibility\/website-and-digital\/accessibility-tips-for-canva\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Canva Accessibility Help and Tips<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 general tips on accessible designs in Canva (contrast, alt text, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>InDesign<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/uMoUf3vtRTM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Accessibility: InDesign to PDF <\/strong>(YouTube)<\/a> \u2013 Association of Communication Excellence (ACE) Webinar, August 1, 2023<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/50ygSgMlWUg?si=xL-N1jA3sQxqAmYw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">InDesign: How to Set Up Export Tags for Accessibility (Video Tutorial)<\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/50ygSgMlWUg?si=xL-N1jA3sQxqAmYw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"> (YouTube)<\/a> \u2013 CreativePro<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/sI_ne2ExyQ4?si=Q1yEX8YF1Zsy5-4a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>InDesign How-To: Add Alt Text or Artifact an Image (Video Tutorial) <\/strong>(YouTube)<\/a> \u2013 CreativePro<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Ca2PvPvsAic?si=9hUgpszNgQILi2EX\"><strong>InDesign How-To: Set Alt vs. Actual Text for Accessibility (Video Tutorial<\/strong>) (YouTube)<\/a> \u2013 CreativePro<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/sKpo1jM7Jvk?si=d0-bNC9j5p2xJDc-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>InDesign How-To: Continue Headers in Split Tables (Video Tutorial)<\/strong> (YouTube)<\/a> \u2013 CreativePro<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-30 kt-pane19148_eadf81-7e\" id=\"forms\"><h4 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Forms<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h4><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Extension uses several form tools depending on the purpose. Some connect directly with our centralized Salesforce database, while others are limited to internal use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>FormTitan<\/strong> \u2013 Used for <strong>event registration forms<\/strong> (free and paid). Integrated with Salesforce and vetted for accessibility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Gravity Forms \u2192 FormAssembly (coming soon)<\/strong> \u2013 Currently used for <strong>interest forms and simple contact forms<\/strong> embedded on web pages. Gravity Forms will be <strong>retired by the end of 2026<\/strong> and all forms will transition to <strong>FormAssembly<\/strong>, which also integrates with Salesforce and meets accessibility standards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Google Forms<\/strong> \u2013 <strong>Internal use only<\/strong> for surveys or small internal groups. Accessibility best practices should still be followed when creating these forms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Checklist<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Clear labels, instructions, and logical structure make forms easier for assistive technologies like screen readers to navigate and complete:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_c92c30-b8:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_c92c30-b8 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_c92c30-b8 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_c92c30-b8 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:23px;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_c92c30-b8 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:15px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_c92c30-b8 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_c92c30-b8 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{font-size:16px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_c92c30-b8 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_c92c30-b8 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_1d2813-52 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_1d2813-52\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Provide clear instructions<\/strong> at the beginning of the form and within questions when needed.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_488686-a9 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_488686-a9\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Label every question clearly<\/strong> so users understand what information is required.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_8727b8-db .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_8727b8-db\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Avoid making too many questions required<\/strong> unless the information is essential.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_e5d73a-ac .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_e5d73a-ac\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Break long forms into sections<\/strong> with headings to help users navigate.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_863c4b-87 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_863c4b-87\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Use plain language and concise questions<\/strong> to improve readability and comprehension.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">When the form is ready to add to the relevant Event post or web page to share online:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_ca1ed6-52:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_ca1ed6-52 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_ca1ed6-52 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_ca1ed6-52 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:23px;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_ca1ed6-52 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:15px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_ca1ed6-52 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_ca1ed6-52 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{font-size:16px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_ca1ed6-52 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_ca1ed6-52 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_d5e9e5-b9 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_d5e9e5-b9\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Link to forms<\/strong>, by embedding the URL for the form, in descriptive text (e.g., Register for the Maple Sugaring Workshop <strong>rather than \u201cClick here\u201d<\/strong>).<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_46c588-94 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_46c588-94\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Set the link to open<\/strong> in a new browser window.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_c8687c-fb .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_c8687c-fb\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Avoid embedding forms<\/strong>, in a shortcode, directly on web pages, link to them instead.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_638bf6-33 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_638bf6-33\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Break long forms into sections<\/strong> with headings to help users navigate.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_abf7a6-11 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_abf7a6-11\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Use plain language and concise questions<\/strong> to improve readability and comprehension.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">And a reminder:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_a6bdb1-4f:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_a6bdb1-4f ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_a6bdb1-4f ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_a6bdb1-4f .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:23px;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_a6bdb1-4f ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:15px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_a6bdb1-4f ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_a6bdb1-4f ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{font-size:16px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_a6bdb1-4f ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_a6bdb1-4f kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_4e6a4e-62 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_4e6a4e-62\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Google Forms<\/strong> \u2013 <strong>Internal use only<\/strong> to survey Extension groups. Accessibility best practices and standards should still be followed when creating these forms.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-19148_0fcbbc-de .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-19148_0fcbbc-de .kt-divider{border-top-width:2px;border-top-color:#abb8c3;width:100%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-19148_0fcbbc-de\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resources<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/liu4ztxab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001SNKkeKOlpgwMg_jytyjrtTQYIZJCOpcwejoLZXjAd4BVFIB5wg7XPbp4NsE6taLGmgV7M3a27YyrQZL4jVYXr4fKdq0S13xD6hGMV3XEj1e6d86fgKJ95jPYrRpijDkLvDhszu1Xc2ZStqEWVa5AuSdtHeSeh3HC&amp;c=S38ip76_Sv7DhenmspNYOurLW45J8yURPGGYc5euRCwxffOdsydTDA==&amp;ch=FlZlhu7QIjlN7685NhtMtNipc_AE93qpXJCIztZdVUzg-dJADwdWog==\">WCAG 2.1 Level AA<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/liu4ztxab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001SNKkeKOlpgwMg_jytyjrtTQYIZJCOpcwejoLZXjAd4BVFIB5wg7XPbp4NsE6taLGMA1XWMaoiuCqVah15LF4Dn75YqGWIX0RdSSLWIrWtFcoEjgdDdO5P27tYlgbsKgQTo0PrJ195U9CbTd1fHHijjTgA6AIhu6pBP5hsDbuJtSCGWvygJQxchzACh-JUhHA&amp;c=S38ip76_Sv7DhenmspNYOurLW45J8yURPGGYc5euRCwxffOdsydTDA==&amp;ch=FlZlhu7QIjlN7685NhtMtNipc_AE93qpXJCIztZdVUzg-dJADwdWog==\">Title II Ruling<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Google Forms<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">These guides provide additional tips on writing accessible questions, adding alt text to images, and ensuring forms work well with screen readers and keyboard navigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/accessibility.umich.edu\/how-to\/forms\/make-google-forms-accessible\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Forms Accessibility Guidance (University of Michigan)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/accessibility.psu.edu\/forms\/googleforms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Forms Accessibility Tips (Penn State)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>General<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"http:\/\/webaim.org\/techniques\/forms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Creating Accessible Forms (WebAIM)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-26 kt-pane19148_e7b9da-f7\" id=\"video\"><h4 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Videos and Webinars<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h4><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">UMaine Extension shares recorded content on two platforms: <strong>YouTube<\/strong> for public-facing videos (on the University of Maine channel) and <strong>Kaltura<\/strong> for webinars and webinar series. Both platforms automatically generate closed captions when recordings are uploaded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">When creating videos or recordings, keep accessibility in mind. Avoid placing text or graphics in the lower portion of the screen where captions appear. Speak clearly and at a steady pace, avoid talking over others, and reduce background noise. As with presentations, include clear intro and closing slides with strong color contrast, large readable fonts, and easy-to-view links or QR codes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Checklist<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Before Recording:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_64029f-6c:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_64029f-6c ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_64029f-6c ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_64029f-6c .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:23px;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_64029f-6c ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:15px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_64029f-6c ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_64029f-6c ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{font-size:16px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_64029f-6c ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_64029f-6c kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_4d4d3a-88 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_4d4d3a-88\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Use a quality microphone.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_b32927-48 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_b32927-48\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Reduce background noise.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_12c31b-95 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_12c31b-95\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Plan slides with large text and high contrast.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>During Recording:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_25c9b1-e4:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_25c9b1-e4 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_25c9b1-e4 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_25c9b1-e4 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:23px;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_25c9b1-e4 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:15px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_25c9b1-e4 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_25c9b1-e4 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{font-size:16px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_25c9b1-e4 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_25c9b1-e4 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_132228-eb .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_132228-eb\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Record videos and webinars with clear audio. Speakers should talk slowly, clearly, and one at a time.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_7d751e-93 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_7d751e-93\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Verbally describe important visuals or charts.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_1a3020-6d .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_1a3020-6d\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Minimize background noise during recording to improve sound quality and caption accuracy.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_170cf0-8c .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_170cf0-8c\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Do not add embedded captions (other than name in lower third) or text overlays in the lower portion of the video<\/strong> where automated closed captions will appear. This also applies to language translations (for example, Spanish or French). Captioning and translated captions can be provided through the video hosting platform, such as YouTube, when the video is uploaded.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_7b90fa-a4 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_7b90fa-a4\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Visit the article: <a href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/typito\/5-tips-for-adding-lower-third-on-videos-160d14ed9c85\">5 Tips For Adding Lower Third On Videos<\/a> (Medium.com website) for a brief overview of the topic of \u201clower thirds.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_0decae-6d .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_0decae-6d\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Provide links to the transcripts to the Communications and Marketing Team to be placed in video description.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Production Before Upload to Platform:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_08074e-7d:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_08074e-7d ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_08074e-7d ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_08074e-7d .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:23px;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_08074e-7d ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:15px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_08074e-7d ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_08074e-7d ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{font-size:16px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_08074e-7d ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_08074e-7d kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_182f29-f7 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_182f29-f7\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Include an introductory slide with accessible design (strong color contrast, large readable fonts, and clear layout).<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_54369e-f3 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_54369e-f3\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Include an ending slide with accessible design that highlights key information, resources, or next steps.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_ff8336-d7 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_ff8336-d7\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">If including links on slides, ensure they are large and easy to read.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_0f29bf-fa .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_0f29bf-fa\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">When using QR codes, also display the full readable URL on the slide so viewers know where the link embedded in QR code leads. Display URLs <strong>without <\/strong>\u201chttps:\/\/\u201d for clarity (example: extension.umaine.edu\/gardening).<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_aeb5e6-57 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_aeb5e6-57\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">If your video references websites or resources, provide the links and a short description of each when sending the video to the web team so they can be included in the video description.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_8cfe92-86 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_8cfe92-86\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">If using music, keep it subtle and low in volume so it does not interfere with the spoken content or automated captions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-19148_a11fd6-46 .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-19148_a11fd6-46 .kt-divider{border-top-width:2px;border-top-color:#abb8c3;width:100%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-19148_a11fd6-46\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resources<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/liu4ztxab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001SNKkeKOlpgwMg_jytyjrtTQYIZJCOpcwejoLZXjAd4BVFIB5wg7XPbp4NsE6taLGmgV7M3a27YyrQZL4jVYXr4fKdq0S13xD6hGMV3XEj1e6d86fgKJ95jPYrRpijDkLvDhszu1Xc2ZStqEWVa5AuSdtHeSeh3HC&amp;c=S38ip76_Sv7DhenmspNYOurLW45J8yURPGGYc5euRCwxffOdsydTDA==&amp;ch=FlZlhu7QIjlN7685NhtMtNipc_AE93qpXJCIztZdVUzg-dJADwdWog==\">WCAG 2.1 Level AA<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/liu4ztxab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001SNKkeKOlpgwMg_jytyjrtTQYIZJCOpcwejoLZXjAd4BVFIB5wg7XPbp4NsE6taLGMA1XWMaoiuCqVah15LF4Dn75YqGWIX0RdSSLWIrWtFcoEjgdDdO5P27tYlgbsKgQTo0PrJ195U9CbTd1fHHijjTgA6AIhu6pBP5hsDbuJtSCGWvygJQxchzACh-JUhHA&amp;c=S38ip76_Sv7DhenmspNYOurLW45J8yURPGGYc5euRCwxffOdsydTDA==&amp;ch=FlZlhu7QIjlN7685NhtMtNipc_AE93qpXJCIztZdVUzg-dJADwdWog==\">Title II Ruling<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>YouTube<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<ul style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/creators\/\">YouTube\u2019s official creator resources site<\/a> \u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/creators\/\"> <\/a>This page is YouTube\u2019s central hub for creator help. It includes guidance on how to <strong>get started<\/strong>, <strong>record and upload videos<\/strong>, <strong>use YouTube Studio tools<\/strong>, optimize titles\/descriptions\/thumbnails, and understand analytics. You\u2019ll find step\u2011by\u2011step how\u2011tos, troubleshooting info, and tips for making content that video hosting and viewers respond to well. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/creators\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">YouTube<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Google News Initiative\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/newsinitiative.withgoogle.com\/resources\/trainings\/youtube-creator-academy-improve-your-youtube-skills\/\">YouTube\u2019s Creator Academy<\/a> offers <strong>free online lessons and courses<\/strong> designed to help creators strengthen their production skills, storytelling, and overall video quality. Topics covered include:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\">Growing and engaging an audience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recording and preparing video content<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Structuring videos effectively<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Planning content and scripting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Editing and metadata strategies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Kaltura<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/knowledge.kaltura.com\/help\/making-kaltura-video-embeds-accessible-to-screen-readers\"><strong>Making Kaltura Video Embeds Accessible to Screen Readers<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 Tips for adding meaningful text near embedded videos so screen readers understand the context.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>University of Maine System<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/userguide\/2024\/07\/23\/accessibility-and-inclusion-the-importance-of-captions-for-everyone\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Accessibility and inclusion: The importance of captions for everyone<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.edu\/content-management\/accessibility\/video\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Video Accessibility Guide (University of Maine System)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/citl\/faculty-support\/kaltura\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Kaltura overview and tutorials (UMaine CITL)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-29 kt-pane19148_d1650d-7b\" id=\"maps\"><h4 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Maps<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h4><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">As part of Extension\u2019s upcoming website redesign, we will move away from embedding <strong>UMaine Maps<\/strong> on our websites by the end of 2026. All mapping will transition to a centralized <strong>ArcGIS map<\/strong> managed by the Communications and Marketing team. This ensures maps are maintained consistently and meet ADA accessibility best practices established by UMaine CITL. Existing UMaine Maps currently embedded on Extension pages will be migrated into this new platform by the end of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Staff sharing <strong>Google Maps<\/strong> should continue to be shared via descriptive text links that open in a new browser window rather than embedding the map.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Should staff have questions about current UMaine Maps or need guidance on assisting with the transition of information to the ArcGIS platform, please submit your request using the <strong>\u201cWebsite Help\u201d<\/strong> option on the <a href=\"#\">Extension Communications and Marketing: Submit a Request<\/a> page. Our team will follow up within 48 hours. You will receive a confirmation email with a copy of your request, reply to that email if you need to add updates or provide additional information.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-19148_5729da-c6 .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-19148_5729da-c6 .kt-divider{border-top-width:2px;border-top-color:#abb8c3;width:100%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-19148_5729da-c6\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resources<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/liu4ztxab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001SNKkeKOlpgwMg_jytyjrtTQYIZJCOpcwejoLZXjAd4BVFIB5wg7XPbp4NsE6taLGmgV7M3a27YyrQZL4jVYXr4fKdq0S13xD6hGMV3XEj1e6d86fgKJ95jPYrRpijDkLvDhszu1Xc2ZStqEWVa5AuSdtHeSeh3HC&amp;c=S38ip76_Sv7DhenmspNYOurLW45J8yURPGGYc5euRCwxffOdsydTDA==&amp;ch=FlZlhu7QIjlN7685NhtMtNipc_AE93qpXJCIztZdVUzg-dJADwdWog==\">WCAG 2.1 Level AA<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/liu4ztxab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001SNKkeKOlpgwMg_jytyjrtTQYIZJCOpcwejoLZXjAd4BVFIB5wg7XPbp4NsE6taLGMA1XWMaoiuCqVah15LF4Dn75YqGWIX0RdSSLWIrWtFcoEjgdDdO5P27tYlgbsKgQTo0PrJ195U9CbTd1fHHijjTgA6AIhu6pBP5hsDbuJtSCGWvygJQxchzACh-JUhHA&amp;c=S38ip76_Sv7DhenmspNYOurLW45J8yURPGGYc5euRCwxffOdsydTDA==&amp;ch=FlZlhu7QIjlN7685NhtMtNipc_AE93qpXJCIztZdVUzg-dJADwdWog==\">Title II Ruling<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-27 kt-pane19148_55e3cb-b2\" id=\"social\"><h4 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Social Media<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h4><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Creating accessible social media content ensures that all audiences, including people with disabilities, can engage with and benefit from UMaine Extension\u2019s posts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Social media accessibility considerations include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\">providing descriptive alternative text for images<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\">using captions for videos<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\">using readable fonts and sufficient contrast in social media graphics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\">limiting emojis and special characters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\">avoiding the of flyers as social media graphics, text should instead be placed within the post and find an appropriate image to represent to appear with the text<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Similar to the <a href=\"#web\">web accessibility standards<\/a>, Editors should also consider how content is interpreted by screen readers and other assistive technologies. Following these practices not only supports ADA compliance but also makes content more effective and inclusive for all users.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-19148_d08059-2a .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-19148_d08059-2a .kt-divider{border-top-width:2px;border-top-color:#abb8c3;width:100%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-19148_d08059-2a\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resources<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/liu4ztxab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001SNKkeKOlpgwMg_jytyjrtTQYIZJCOpcwejoLZXjAd4BVFIB5wg7XPbp4NsE6taLGmgV7M3a27YyrQZL4jVYXr4fKdq0S13xD6hGMV3XEj1e6d86fgKJ95jPYrRpijDkLvDhszu1Xc2ZStqEWVa5AuSdtHeSeh3HC&amp;c=S38ip76_Sv7DhenmspNYOurLW45J8yURPGGYc5euRCwxffOdsydTDA==&amp;ch=FlZlhu7QIjlN7685NhtMtNipc_AE93qpXJCIztZdVUzg-dJADwdWog==\">WCAG 2.1 Level AA<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/liu4ztxab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001SNKkeKOlpgwMg_jytyjrtTQYIZJCOpcwejoLZXjAd4BVFIB5wg7XPbp4NsE6taLGMA1XWMaoiuCqVah15LF4Dn75YqGWIX0RdSSLWIrWtFcoEjgdDdO5P27tYlgbsKgQTo0PrJ195U9CbTd1fHHijjTgA6AIhu6pBP5hsDbuJtSCGWvygJQxchzACh-JUhHA&amp;c=S38ip76_Sv7DhenmspNYOurLW45J8yURPGGYc5euRCwxffOdsydTDA==&amp;ch=FlZlhu7QIjlN7685NhtMtNipc_AE93qpXJCIztZdVUzg-dJADwdWog==\">Title II Ruling<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Plugged In<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/plugged-in\/policies-guidelines\/social-media\/#accessibility\">Social Media Accessibility<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id19148_c5634b-2a > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id19148_c5634b-2a > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id19148_c5634b-2a > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id19148_c5634b-2a{background-color:rgba(142,209,252,0.2);}.kb-row-layout-id19148_c5634b-2a > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id19148_c5634b-2a > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id19148_c5634b-2a > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id19148_c5634b-2a alignnone kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column19148_35bd7d-57 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column19148_35bd7d-57 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column19148_35bd7d-57 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column19148_35bd7d-57 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column19148_35bd7d-57 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column19148_35bd7d-57 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column19148_35bd7d-57{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column19148_35bd7d-57 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column19148_35bd7d-57 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column19148_35bd7d-57\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Join Extension&#8217;s Social Media Community of Practice<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">UMaine Extension staff interested in learning more or sharing best practices are encouraged to join our Social Media Community of Practice, which meets monthly to discuss a different topic each session. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">To participate and for meeting information and invitations, reach out to: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Alex Gayton<\/strong> at email alexandria.gayton@maine.edu<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Emily Mott<\/strong> at email emily.j.mott@maine.edu<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Resources:<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1YsEYcvJS91-Aa7YSFMxiUmczWqWxyquqCp_4V309TxY\/edit?usp=sharing\">Social Media and Accessibility (Google Doc)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\">Presentation, January 14, 2025: <a href=\"https:\/\/video.maine.edu\/media\/1+14+25+Michelles+Presentation+Visuals+with+Purpose\/1_2w3fa7ib\">Visuals With a Purpose \u2013 How Good Design Affects Accessibility and Engagement (Kaltura)<\/a> \u2013 Topic: social media graphic design and print pieces<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>UMaine and UMS<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/marketingandcommunications\/toolbox\/social-media\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>UMaine\u2019s Division of Marketing and Communications Social Media Guidlines<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 official page with UMaine social media policies that reference web standards including accessibility (such as alt text requirements).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.edu\/content-management\/accessibility\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Maine System Accessibility Guide<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 includes digital accessibility standards (WCAG) that apply to websites, documents, and digital content including social media and videos.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-24 kt-pane19148_6b0892-89\" id=\"presentations\"><h4 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Presentations<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h4><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Designing an accessible presentation means making slides clear, readable, and easy for everyone to follow. Just as buildings include ramps and elevators so people can enter and move around, digital materials should be created so everyone can access and use them. The easiest approach is to build accessibility in from the start rather than trying to fix it later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">This is especially important when presentations are shared online or converted to PDFs for learning platforms or document repositories. Before exporting to PDF, make sure the original file is structured correctly\u2014use built-in slide layouts so content follows a logical reading order for screen readers, and add alt text to meaningful images, charts, and graphics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Starting with clear structure, proper reading order, and descriptive alt text helps ensure presentations can be understood and used by everyone, whether they are viewed in a classroom or shared online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Checklist<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_dbef7a-04:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_dbef7a-04 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_dbef7a-04 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_dbef7a-04 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:20px;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_dbef7a-04 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:15px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_dbef7a-04 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_dbef7a-04 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{font-size:16px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_dbef7a-04 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_dbef7a-04 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_5fbef2-9c .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_5fbef2-9c\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Text Alternatives:<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_5ec638-16 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_5ec638-16 kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Verify all meaningful images and charts have descriptive alt text.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_cd7785-94 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_cd7785-94 kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Mark decorative images as &#8220;decorative&#8221; so they are ignored by assistive technology.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_96a7a0-98 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_96a7a0-98\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Color and Contrast:<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_7dafd7-07 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_7dafd7-07 kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Confirm 4.5:1 contrast for standard text and 3:1 for large-scale text. <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_8cad09-f7 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_8cad09-f7 kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Ensure color is never the only way to convey information (e.g., don&#8217;t use red text alone to signify &#8220;urgent&#8221;).<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_c04c15-3f .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_c04c15-3f\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Structure and Sequence:<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_35baf6-ad .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_35baf6-ad kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Use <strong>built-in slide layouts<\/strong> to preserve programmatic navigation.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_ba834d-49 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_ba834d-49 kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Verify the <strong>Tab Order\/Selection Pane<\/strong> to ensure the screen reader sequence matches the visual flow. Ensure every slide has a unique, descriptive title.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_b56170-dd .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_b56170-dd\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Multimedia:<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_441cb4-02 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_441cb4-02 kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Prerecorded:<\/strong> Provide accurate captions for all pre-recorded video\/audio.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_61d124-36 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_61d124-36 kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Live:<\/strong> Ensure a mechanism for live captioning during synchronized presentations.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_8af1e8-ad .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_8af1e8-ad kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Hyperlinks:<\/strong><br>Use descriptive link text that conveys the &#8220;link purpose&#8221; (e.g., &#8220;Review the 2024 Course Syllabus&#8221; instead of &#8220;Click Here&#8221;). <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-19148_254355-18 .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-19148_254355-18 .kt-divider{border-top-width:2px;border-top-color:#abb8c3;width:100%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-19148_254355-18\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resources<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/liu4ztxab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001SNKkeKOlpgwMg_jytyjrtTQYIZJCOpcwejoLZXjAd4BVFIB5wg7XPbp4NsE6taLGmgV7M3a27YyrQZL4jVYXr4fKdq0S13xD6hGMV3XEj1e6d86fgKJ95jPYrRpijDkLvDhszu1Xc2ZStqEWVa5AuSdtHeSeh3HC&amp;c=S38ip76_Sv7DhenmspNYOurLW45J8yURPGGYc5euRCwxffOdsydTDA==&amp;ch=FlZlhu7QIjlN7685NhtMtNipc_AE93qpXJCIztZdVUzg-dJADwdWog==\">WCAG 2.1 Level AA<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/liu4ztxab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001SNKkeKOlpgwMg_jytyjrtTQYIZJCOpcwejoLZXjAd4BVFIB5wg7XPbp4NsE6taLGMA1XWMaoiuCqVah15LF4Dn75YqGWIX0RdSSLWIrWtFcoEjgdDdO5P27tYlgbsKgQTo0PrJ195U9CbTd1fHHijjTgA6AIhu6pBP5hsDbuJtSCGWvygJQxchzACh-JUhHA&amp;c=S38ip76_Sv7DhenmspNYOurLW45J8yURPGGYc5euRCwxffOdsydTDA==&amp;ch=FlZlhu7QIjlN7685NhtMtNipc_AE93qpXJCIztZdVUzg-dJADwdWog==\">Title II Ruling<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:16px\">UMaine&#8217;s Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1Smro5aHZ12gNuqubMQANNudrV3mY6uFv2wvqFiFyTUs\/edit?usp=sharing\"><strong>Making accessible slides for your courses<\/strong>, Updated February 2025 (Google Doc)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:16px\">PowerPoint<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-gb\/office\/make-your-powerpoint-presentations-accessible-to-people-with-disabilities-6f7772b2-2f33-4bd2-8ca7-dae3b2b3ef25\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microsoft Support<\/a>: PowerPoint <strong>includes a built\u2011in accessibility checker<\/strong> that flags issues and offers guidance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:16px\">Google Slides<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Google Slides does <em>not<\/em> currently have a native accessibility checker<\/strong>, but add\u2011ons like the one in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/workspace.google.com\/marketplace\/app\/accessibility_checker_for_slides\/437536886016\">Google Workspace Marketplace \u2013 Accessibility Checker for Slides<\/a><\/strong> (a third\u2011party add\u2011on that runs accessibility scans against WCAG guidelines) within Slides or exporting the slides to PowerPoint\/Word to run a check are common workarounds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>WebAIM<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/webaim.org\/techniques\/powerpoint\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WebAIM: PowerPoint Accessibility Techniques<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"http:\/\/webaim.org\/techniques\/powerpoint\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Powerpoint Accessibility (WebAIM)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Perkins School for the Blind<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.perkins.org\/resource\/creating-accessible-google-slides\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to create accessible Google Slides, General accessibility best practices<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Other Universities<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/accessibility.asu.edu\/articles\/powerpoint\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Accessible PowerPoints Overview (Arizona State University IT))<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unomaha.edu\/uno-digital-accessibility\/resources\/accessible-power-point-slides.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Digital Accessibility: PowerPoint Tips (University of Nebraska at Omaha)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usu.edu\/accessibility\/documents\/google-slides-accessibility\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Slides Accessibility Guide (Utah State University)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-28 kt-pane19148_9aacfe-1a\" id=\"online-learning\"><h4 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Learning Management System (LMS)<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h4><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">If you have questions about <strong>accessibility in Brightspace courses<\/strong> or need support with online learning content developed with Extension&#8217;s Communication and Marketing Team, please submit a request using the form link and select <strong>\u201cInstructional Design\u201d<\/strong> on the <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/plugged-in\/technology-marketing-communications\/request\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Extension Communications and Marketing: Submit a Request<\/a> page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\">Our team will follow up within <strong>48 hours<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\">You will receive a <strong>confirmation email<\/strong> with a copy of your request\u2014reply to that email to add updates or provide additional information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-19148_2dab13-2b .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-19148_2dab13-2b .kt-divider{border-top-width:2px;border-top-color:#abb8c3;width:100%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-19148_2dab13-2b\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resources<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/liu4ztxab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001SNKkeKOlpgwMg_jytyjrtTQYIZJCOpcwejoLZXjAd4BVFIB5wg7XPbp4NsE6taLGmgV7M3a27YyrQZL4jVYXr4fKdq0S13xD6hGMV3XEj1e6d86fgKJ95jPYrRpijDkLvDhszu1Xc2ZStqEWVa5AuSdtHeSeh3HC&amp;c=S38ip76_Sv7DhenmspNYOurLW45J8yURPGGYc5euRCwxffOdsydTDA==&amp;ch=FlZlhu7QIjlN7685NhtMtNipc_AE93qpXJCIztZdVUzg-dJADwdWog==\">WCAG 2.1 Level AA<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/liu4ztxab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001SNKkeKOlpgwMg_jytyjrtTQYIZJCOpcwejoLZXjAd4BVFIB5wg7XPbp4NsE6taLGMA1XWMaoiuCqVah15LF4Dn75YqGWIX0RdSSLWIrWtFcoEjgdDdO5P27tYlgbsKgQTo0PrJ195U9CbTd1fHHijjTgA6AIhu6pBP5hsDbuJtSCGWvygJQxchzACh-JUhHA&amp;c=S38ip76_Sv7DhenmspNYOurLW45J8yURPGGYc5euRCwxffOdsydTDA==&amp;ch=FlZlhu7QIjlN7685NhtMtNipc_AE93qpXJCIztZdVUzg-dJADwdWog==\">Title II Ruling<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:16px\">University of Maine System<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ally.ac\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blackboard Ally<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-25 kt-pane19148_8886ac-12\" id=\"shared-drives\"><h4 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Shared Drives and Internal Files<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h4><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Google Drive is a key tool for sharing documents, spreadsheets, and other files with colleagues and partners. Just as we prioritize accessibility on the website, it\u2019s equally important that all shared <strong>Google Docs, Sheets, and other files<\/strong> are accessible to everyone who has access. Making files accessible ensures all staff and internal and external partners can read, navigate, and use the information effectively, supporting collaboration and compliance with accessibility best practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Checklist<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_a847c3-60:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_a847c3-60 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_a847c3-60 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_a847c3-60 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:23px;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_a847c3-60 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:15px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_a847c3-60 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_a847c3-60 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{font-size:16px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_a847c3-60 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items19148_a847c3-60 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_463857-dc .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_463857-dc\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Use headings in Google Docs<\/strong> to structure content logically (H1, H2, H3, H4).<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_d1d0e5-8a .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_d1d0e5-8a\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Add descriptive alt text to images, charts, and graphics<\/strong> so screen readers can interpret them.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_18ebec-55 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_18ebec-55\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Ensure color contrast<\/strong> is sufficient and avoid relying on color alone to convey meaning.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_aac768-dd .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_aac768-dd\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Use simple, readable fonts<\/strong> and avoid excessive formatting.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_fc33f0-1a .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_fc33f0-1a\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Label tables clearly<\/strong>: include headers, avoid merged cells, and ensure a logical reading order.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_80e3e0-69 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_80e3e0-69\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Embed URL links in clear, descriptive link text<\/strong> instead of \u201cclick here.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_a7982a-9a .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_a7982a-9a\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Provide accessible spreadsheets<\/strong>: apply headers, maintain logical tab order, avoid merged cells, and check background\/text color contrast.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_2dc08f-96 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_2dc08f-96\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Check shared PDFs or exported files<\/strong>: ensure they remain accessible when downloaded from Drive.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_a24450-14 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19148_a24450-14\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Use consistent formatting<\/strong> for lists, tables, and headings to match other accessible documents.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-19148_384d8f-37 .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-19148_384d8f-37 .kt-divider{border-top-width:2px;border-top-color:#abb8c3;width:100%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-19148_384d8f-37\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resources<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/liu4ztxab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001SNKkeKOlpgwMg_jytyjrtTQYIZJCOpcwejoLZXjAd4BVFIB5wg7XPbp4NsE6taLGmgV7M3a27YyrQZL4jVYXr4fKdq0S13xD6hGMV3XEj1e6d86fgKJ95jPYrRpijDkLvDhszu1Xc2ZStqEWVa5AuSdtHeSeh3HC&amp;c=S38ip76_Sv7DhenmspNYOurLW45J8yURPGGYc5euRCwxffOdsydTDA==&amp;ch=FlZlhu7QIjlN7685NhtMtNipc_AE93qpXJCIztZdVUzg-dJADwdWog==\">WCAG 2.1 Level AA<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/liu4ztxab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001SNKkeKOlpgwMg_jytyjrtTQYIZJCOpcwejoLZXjAd4BVFIB5wg7XPbp4NsE6taLGMA1XWMaoiuCqVah15LF4Dn75YqGWIX0RdSSLWIrWtFcoEjgdDdO5P27tYlgbsKgQTo0PrJ195U9CbTd1fHHijjTgA6AIhu6pBP5hsDbuJtSCGWvygJQxchzACh-JUhHA&amp;c=S38ip76_Sv7DhenmspNYOurLW45J8yURPGGYc5euRCwxffOdsydTDA==&amp;ch=FlZlhu7QIjlN7685NhtMtNipc_AE93qpXJCIztZdVUzg-dJADwdWog==\">Title II Ruling<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:16px\">UMaine&#8217;s Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1dXmX7Dn1xhUEv4W1Al7ikwFqvZkCs3xDmRBjVwsmey4\/edit?usp=sharing\"><strong>Word-based Documents Checklist<\/strong>, Updated November 2025 (Google Doc)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1Smro5aHZ12gNuqubMQANNudrV3mY6uFv2wvqFiFyTUs\/edit?usp=sharing\"><strong>Making accessible slides for your courses<\/strong>, Updated February 2025 (Google Doc)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1YN6AylvzBosnKqzMTEqVC6UF9yMdHRoOAGq9VpefB-4\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Spreadsheet Documents Checklist<\/strong>, Updated June 2023 (Google Doc)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:16px\">Google Workspace<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/drive\/answer\/16291103?hl=en-GB&amp;co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&amp;sjid=9120495737089199799-NC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn about accessibility in Google Drive<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/workspace.google.com\/marketplace\/app\/accessibility_checker_for_docs\/452529936240\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Workspace Checkers: Docs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/workspace.google.com\/marketplace\/app\/accessibility_checker_for_sheets\/849901429043\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Workspace Checkers: Sheets<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>GrackleDocs<\/strong> \u2013 A UMS paid add-on for Google products. Go to the \u201cExtensions\u201d menu in Google Docs, Sheets, or Slides and use the \u201cAdd-ons\u201d option to add GrackleDocs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Other Universities<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washington.edu\/accessibility\/accessible-documents\/google-drive\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Accessible Google Drive Documents (University of Washington)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane19148_8f07e4-47\" id=\"general\"><h4 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>General<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h4><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<ul style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/liu4ztxab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001SNKkeKOlpgwMg_jytyjrtTQYIZJCOpcwejoLZXjAd4BVFIB5wg7XPbp4NsE6taLGmgV7M3a27YyrQZL4jVYXr4fKdq0S13xD6hGMV3XEj1e6d86fgKJ95jPYrRpijDkLvDhszu1Xc2ZStqEWVa5AuSdtHeSeh3HC&amp;c=S38ip76_Sv7DhenmspNYOurLW45J8yURPGGYc5euRCwxffOdsydTDA==&amp;ch=FlZlhu7QIjlN7685NhtMtNipc_AE93qpXJCIztZdVUzg-dJADwdWog==\">WCAG 2.1 Level AA<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/liu4ztxab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001SNKkeKOlpgwMg_jytyjrtTQYIZJCOpcwejoLZXjAd4BVFIB5wg7XPbp4NsE6taLGMA1XWMaoiuCqVah15LF4Dn75YqGWIX0RdSSLWIrWtFcoEjgdDdO5P27tYlgbsKgQTo0PrJ195U9CbTd1fHHijjTgA6AIhu6pBP5hsDbuJtSCGWvygJQxchzACh-JUhHA&amp;c=S38ip76_Sv7DhenmspNYOurLW45J8yURPGGYc5euRCwxffOdsydTDA==&amp;ch=FlZlhu7QIjlN7685NhtMtNipc_AE93qpXJCIztZdVUzg-dJADwdWog==\">Title II Ruling<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plugged In: For UMaine Extension Staff and Volunteers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/plugged-in\/technology-marketing-communications\/web\/ada-compliance-checklist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ADA Compliance Checklist for Web Pages<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/plugged-in\/policies-guidelines\/policies-procedures-manual\/section-three-personnel\/3-5\/#ada-notice\">The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Notice<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UMaine Extension Communications and Marketing Team<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Video: <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/qZQyJ5dAkMI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Unlocking Accessibility: Top 10 Reasons It&#8217;s Everyone&#8217;s Business (YouTube)<\/a><\/strong>, <strong>Extension Exchange, April 19, 2024<\/strong> \u2013 This session features a presentation called &#8220;Unlocking Accessibility: Top 10 Reasons It&#8217;s Everyone&#8217;s Business&#8221; with Michelle Snowden and Matt Thomas, UMaine Extension&#8217;s Web Team.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"web-aim\"><\/a>University of Maine System<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.edu\/content-management\/accessibility-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UMS Accessibility Resources<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.edu\/content-management\/accessibility-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UMS Disability and Accessibility Services<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/citl\/homepage\/instructional-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning Resources<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"web-aim\"><\/a>WebAIM<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">WebAIM is a comprehensive online resource dedicated to promoting web accessibility for individuals with disabilities. It offers guidelines, tools, and training materials to help web developers and content creators understand and implement accessibility standards, ensuring that digital content is usable and perceivable by all users, regardless of disabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/webaim.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WebAIM: Web Accessibility In Mind<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/webaim.org\/resources\/contrastchecker\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WebAIM: Contrast Checker<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tpgi.com\/color-contrast-checker\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Color Contrast Checker &#8211; TPGi<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id19148_8c44da-a5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id19148_8c44da-a5 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id19148_8c44da-a5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id19148_8c44da-a5{background-color:rgba(142,209,252,0.2);}.kb-row-layout-id19148_8c44da-a5 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id19148_8c44da-a5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id19148_8c44da-a5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id19148_8c44da-a5 alignnone kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column19148_6b9261-1c > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column19148_6b9261-1c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column19148_6b9261-1c > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column19148_6b9261-1c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column19148_6b9261-1c > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column19148_6b9261-1c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column19148_6b9261-1c{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column19148_6b9261-1c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column19148_6b9261-1c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column19148_6b9261-1c\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sr\"><strong>Screen Readers<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Screen readers are tools that read text aloud, describe images, and let users navigate a computer without looking at the screen. They are commonly used by people who are blind, have low vision, or have certain learning or reading disabilities. While testing with screen readers is the only way to fully confirm accessibility, we don\u2019t expect everyone to use them, as there is a learning curve to their use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\">If you&#8217;re using&nbsp;<strong>Windows<\/strong>, you have two primary options:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You can download&nbsp;<strong>NVDA&nbsp;<\/strong>for free on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nvaccess.org\/download\/\">NVDA website<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/webaim.org\/articles\/nvda\/\">Using NVDA to Evaluate Web Accessibility<\/a>&#8221; from WebAIM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UO has licensed&nbsp;<strong>JAWS&nbsp;<\/strong>for all employees and students, and you can get it by following the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/service.uoregon.edu\/TDClient\/2030\/Portal\/KB\/ArticleDet?ID=140587\">Knowledge Base instructions<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/webaim.org\/articles\/jaws\/\">Using JAWS to Evaluate Web Accessibility<\/a>&#8221; from WebAIM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\">If you&#8217;re using&nbsp;<strong>Mac&nbsp;<\/strong>or&nbsp;<strong>iOS<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>VoiceOver&nbsp;<\/strong>is already built in\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/webaim.org\/articles\/voiceover\/\">Using VoiceOver to Evaluate Web Accessibility<\/a>&#8221; from WebAIM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/webaim.org\/articles\/voiceover\/mobile\">VoiceOver on Mobile<\/a>&#8221; from WebAIM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\">If you&#8217;re using&nbsp;<strong>Android<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>TalkBack<\/strong>&nbsp;is likely already installed on your device\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/webaim.org\/articles\/talkback\/\">Using TalkBack to Evaluate Web Accessibility<\/a>&#8221; from WebAIM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id19148_b00933-04 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id19148_b00933-04 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id19148_b00933-04 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id19148_b00933-04 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (min-width: 1025px){.kb-row-layout-id19148_b00933-04{display:none !important;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id19148_b00933-04 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id19148_b00933-04{display:none !important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id19148_b00933-04 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id19148_b00933-04{display:none !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id19148_b00933-04 alignnone kb-v-lg-hidden kb-v-md-hidden kb-v-sm-hidden wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column19148_244794-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column19148_244794-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column19148_244794-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column19148_244794-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column19148_244794-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column19148_244794-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column19148_244794-9e{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column19148_244794-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column19148_244794-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column19148_244794-9e\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3>Support Materials: Guidance and Practical Advice for Every Extension Staff Member<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-19158\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/plugged-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2024\/05\/woman-climing-a-ladder-up-to-an-oversized-mobile-device-with-key-and-lock-283x300.jpg\" alt=\"graphic of a person climbing a ladder up to an oversized mobile device with an oversized key to open a graphic of a lock with an accessibility symbol inside the keyhole\" width=\"283\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/plugged-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2024\/05\/woman-climing-a-ladder-up-to-an-oversized-mobile-device-with-key-and-lock-283x300.jpg 283w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/plugged-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2024\/05\/woman-climing-a-ladder-up-to-an-oversized-mobile-device-with-key-and-lock-105x111.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/plugged-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2024\/05\/woman-climing-a-ladder-up-to-an-oversized-mobile-device-with-key-and-lock-317x336.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/plugged-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2024\/05\/woman-climing-a-ladder-up-to-an-oversized-mobile-device-with-key-and-lock-423x448.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/plugged-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2024\/05\/woman-climing-a-ladder-up-to-an-oversized-mobile-device-with-key-and-lock.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,283px\" \/>While UMaine Extension web editors are responsible to undergo mandatory training on digital content creation, it&#8217;s crucial that all Extension staff members take it upon themselves to develop an understanding of the importance of ensuring accessibility in the content they create, both digital\/online and in print, whether it&#8217;s for internal or external use.<\/p>\n<p>Accessibility isn&#8217;t just about meeting requirements; it&#8217;s about making sure that everyone, regardless of their abilities, can access and benefit from the information we provide.<\/p>\n<p>As such, fostering a culture of accessibility across all levels of Extension is essential for fulfilling our mission of serving our diverse audience effectively.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Index of Accessibility Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#ums-academy\">University of Maine System (UMS) Academy<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#designing-accessible-digital-content\">Designing Accessible Digital Content<\/a><br \/>\n(Required of all maine.edu web editors \u2013 recommended for all Extension staff\/content creators to review.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#umaine-marketing-communications\">UMaine Division of Marketing and Communications<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#plugged-in\">Plugged In: For UMaine Extension Staff and Volunteers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#ace\">Association of Communications Excellence (ACE)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#web-aim\">WebAIM<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#c-and-m-and-web-team\">Extension&#8217;s Communications and Marketing Team and the Web Team<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#extension-exchange-04192024\">Extension Exchange, April 19, 2024 Video: Unlocking Accessibility: Top 10 Reasons It&#8217;s Everyone&#8217;s Business<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"ums-academy\"><\/a>UMS Academy<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>You&#8217;ll need a maine.edu email address to access any of the following learning modules:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h4><a id=\"designing-accessible-digital-content\"><\/a>Designing Accessible Digital Content<\/h4>\n<p>This training has been developed as the University of Maine System prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) by ensuring that all individuals feel welcomed, valued, and able to contribute. This extends to providing access to digital spaces and materials for people with disabilities.<\/p>\n<h5>Why is it in Place?<\/h5>\n<p>Federal law and university policy mandate accessibility for all digital materials used in university-related activities, as outlined in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.edu\/board-of-trustees\/policy-manual\/section-902\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Board of Trustees Policy, Section 902<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.edu\/apls\/apl-vi-g\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Administrative Practice Letter VI-G<\/a>. The responsibility for accessible materials falls on both content owners and editors, whether they are the same person or not. This joint responsibility emphasizes the need for thorough checks to ensure accessibility.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.section508.gov\/sell\/vpat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These efforts have led to the development of training originally designed for maine.edu web editors (as well as all content creators) to raise awareness of their obligations. While the <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Office of Civil Rights Investigation&#8217;s <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/maine.edu\/ocr-resolution\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Maine.edu resolution<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> went into effect February 23, 2020 \u2013 <\/span>specifically targets maine.edu, similar requirements could apply to other university websites or digital spaces (<span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>all content<\/strong> must be made accessible on maine.edu) <\/span>if accessibility standards are not met.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Extension&#8217;s web editors are <span style=\"color: #ff0000\">required<\/span> to complete, test and pass all modules and tests<\/strong>. If you&#8217;re not a web editor and only focusing on a specific segment, it&#8217;s advisable to start with the introduction and progress sequentially to the section of interest. Each module builds upon the introduction, ensuring a cohesive learning experience. The good news is if you\u2019re not a web editor, there is no need to test and submit your results \u2013 test only if you\u2019d like.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h5>Expected Outcomes<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Understand why digital accessibility is important at the University of Maine System<\/li>\n<li>Learn basic acceptable methods for meeting Web Contact Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) success criteria for websites, documents, videos and digital audio<\/li>\n<li>Learn how to apply those acceptable methods in common document creation programs, such as Microsoft Word<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h4><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/umsacademy.maine.edu\/d2l\/le\/discovery\/view\/course\/366530\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Designing Accessible Digital Content<\/a> <\/strong>consists of the five modules:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Module 1: Introduction to Accessibility and Compliance<\/strong><br \/>\nIn this module you will find a video tutorial, downloads of the slides with information and links to have for future reference, and a quiz section with six questions.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What is meant by \u201cdigital content?\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Why does digital content need to be accessible?<\/li>\n<li>Types of disabilities<\/li>\n<li>Screen readers, other assistive technologies<\/li>\n<li>WCAG 2.1 AA: \u201cSuccess criteria\u201d and \u201cacceptable methods\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Accessibility tenets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Module 2: Images and Color<br \/>\n<\/strong>Module 2 builds upon the information presented in Module 1, so please complete that module first before starting this module. In this module you will find a set of video tutorials to watch sequentially, downloads of the slides with information and links to have for future reference, and a quiz section with five questions. <strong>Note: <\/strong>This information is useful, as well, for the creation of print content as well.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Alt Text<\/li>\n<li>Color Contrast<\/li>\n<li>Text in Image<\/li>\n<li>Complicated Images as Graphics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Module 3: Writing and Content Organization<\/strong><br \/>\nModule 3 builds upon the information presented in Module 1 and 2, so please complete those modules first before starting this module. In this module you will find a set of video tutorials to watch sequentially, downloads of the slides with information and links to have for future reference, and a quiz section with five questions. <strong>Note:<\/strong> This information is useful, as well, in the creation of written content for email marketing or print pieces.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tags and headings<\/li>\n<li>Writing for accessibility and inclusivity<\/li>\n<li>Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and accessibility<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Module 4: Making Accessible Documents<\/strong><br \/>\nModule 4 builds upon the information presented in Modules 1, 2 and 3, so please complete those modules first before starting this course. In this module you will find a set of video tutorials to watch sequentially, downloads of the slides with information and links to have for future reference, and a quiz section with six questions. <strong>Note:<\/strong> It&#8217;s crucial to note the segment discussing applying accessibility features to Google Docs, as it highlights the potential removal of these features once the Google Doc is downloaded to a Word document.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Word<\/li>\n<li>Excel and PowerPoint<\/li>\n<li>PDFs<\/li>\n<li>Google Docs, Sheets and Slides<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Module 5: Video and Audio<\/strong><br \/>\nModule 5 builds upon the information presented in Module 1: Introduction to Accessibility and Compliance, so please complete that modules first before starting this course. In this module you will find a set of video tutorials to be taken sequentially, downloads of the slides with information and links to have for future reference, and a quiz section with six questions. <strong>Note:<\/strong> When the Extension Communications and Marketing Team uploads video content to Extension&#8217;s playlist on UMaine&#8217;s YouTube channel, every effort is made to ensure that automated, corrected closed captioning\/transcript is included with the upload.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Closed captions for recorded video<\/li>\n<li>Transcripts for recorded video<\/li>\n<li>Live video<\/li>\n<li>Audio-only recordings and presentations<\/li>\n<li>Audio descriptions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Additional UMS Academy Resources:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learningcloud.infobase.com\/1010142\/learnit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Website Accessibility: Making Your Website More Accessible<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learningcloud.infobase.com\/1010404\/learnit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ICT* Accessibility Awareness Training UMS AY 2023\/24<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learningcloud.infobase.com\/5969\/learnit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Word (2021)<\/a>: Review section &#8220;J. Accessibility&#8221;<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learningcloud.infobase.com\/5584\/learnit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Accessible Online Course<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><a id=\"umaine-marketing-communications\"><\/a>UMaine Division of Marketing and Communications<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/marketingandcommunications\/web\/accessibility\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Accessibility information from UMaine Digital Communications (UMaine)<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/marketingandcommunications\/web\/accessibility\/what-is-web-accessibility\/\">What is web accessibility?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Web Accessibility cheatsheets\" href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/marketingandcommunications\/web\/accessibility\/web-accessibility-cheatsheets\/\">Creating accessible content \u2014 web accessibility cheatsheets<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/marketingandcommunications\/web\/accessibility\/accessible-web-and-communication-workshops\/\">Accessible web and communication workshops<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/marketingandcommunications\/web\/accessibility\/web-accessibility-checkers\/\">Web accessibility checkers<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/brand\/brand-elements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UMaine\u2019s\u00a0Brand\u00a0Toolbox<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><a id=\"plugged-in\"><\/a>Plugged In: For UMaine Extension Staff and Volunteers<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/plugged-in\/technology-marketing-communications\/web\/ada-compliance-checklist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ADA Compliance Checklist for Web Pages<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/plugged-in\/policies-guidelines\/social-media\/#accessibility\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Social Media Accessibility<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/plugged-in\/policies-guidelines\/policies-procedures-manual\/section-three-personnel\/3-5\/#ada-notice\">The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Notice<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><a id=\"ace\"><\/a>Association of Communication Excellence (ACE)<\/h3>\n<h4>What is ACE?<\/h4>\n<p>ACE is a professional organization that brings together communicators, educators, and information technologists in the fields of agriculture, natural resources, and life and human sciences. ACE members collaborate to advance the quality and effectiveness of communication within these disciplines, sharing knowledge, resources, and best practices to promote understanding and engagement with science-based information.<\/p>\n<p>Several members of the UMaine Extension Communications and Marketing Team are also part of ACE, an organization that offers valuable guidance on accessibility issues and ADA compliance. Through its resources, workshops, and expert advice shared via member chat groups and learning communities, they connect with peers nationwide to address accessibility challenges effectively.<\/p>\n<h4>ACE Member-Exclusive Webinar Recordings on Accessibility-Related Topics:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>ACE Webinar, August 1, 2023: <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/uMoUf3vtRTM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/youtu.be\/uMoUf3vtRTM&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1715807656733000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1T_MIMc-KwZjI4bXigGX-c\">Accessibility: <span class=\"il\">InDesign<\/span> to PDF (YouTube)<\/a><\/li>\n<li>ACE Webinar, May 18, 2023: <a href=\"https:\/\/mediasite.video.ufl.edu\/Mediasite\/Play\/978da308656a4a80b4818061c0de0f731d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Accessible Word Best Practices, UF\/IFAS (Mediasite)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px\">Resources Provided During May 18, 2023&#8217;s Webinar:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/webaim.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">WebAIM: Web Accessibility In Mind<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/webaim.org\/resources\/contrastchecker\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">WebAIM: Contrast Checker<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tpgi.com\/color-contrast-checker\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Color Contrast Checker &#8211; TPGi<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><a id=\"web-aim\"><\/a>WebAIM<\/h3>\n<p>WebAIM is a comprehensive online resource dedicated to promoting web accessibility for individuals with disabilities. It offers guidelines, tools, and training materials to help web developers and content creators understand and implement accessibility standards, ensuring that digital content is usable and perceivable by all users, regardless of disabilities.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/webaim.org\/techniques\/word\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Creating Accessible Word Documents (WebAIM)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/webaim.org\/techniques\/forms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Creating Accessible Forms (WebAIM)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/webaim.org\/techniques\/acrobat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PDF Accessibility (WebAIM)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/webaim.org\/techniques\/powerpoint\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Powerpoint Accessibility (WebAIM)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/webaim.org\/articles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Creating an accessible website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><a id=\"c-and-m-and-web-team\"><\/a>Extension&#8217;s Communications and Marketing Team or Extension&#8217;s Web Team<\/h3>\n<p>For any other questions related to ADA Compliance and Accessibility, contact either Extension&#8217;s Communications and Marketing Team at <a href=\"mailto:extension.communications@maine.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">extension.communications@maine.edu<\/a> or Extension&#8217;s Web Team: Michelle Snowden, Webmaster, at <a href=\"mailto:michelle.snowden@maine.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">michelle.snowden@maine.edu<\/a> or Matt Thomas, Web Professional, at <a href=\"mailto:matt.s.thomas@maine.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">matt.s.thomas@maine.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4><a id=\"extension-exchange-04192024\"><\/a>Extension Exchange, April 19, 2024:<\/h4>\n<p>This session features a presentation called &#8220;Unlocking Accessibility: Top 10 Reasons It&#8217;s Everyone&#8217;s Business&#8221; with Michelle Snowden and Matt Thomas, UMaine Extension&#8217;s Web Team.<\/p>\n<h4>Video: Unlocking Accessibility: Top 10 Reasons It&#8217;s Everyone&#8217;s Business (YouTube)<\/h4>\n<p><div class=\"responsive-video\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Extension Exchange, April 19, 2024\" width=\"1268\" height=\"713\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qZQyJ5dAkMI?wmode=transparent&amp;rel=0&amp;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ADA Compliance and Accessibility: It\u2019s Everyone\u2019s Business Support Materials: Guidance and Practical Advice for Every Extension Staff Member Accessibility isn\u2019t just about meeting requirements; it\u2019s about making sure that everyone, regardless of their abilities, can access and benefit from the information we provide. 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