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Revision as of 20:44, 12 June 2026

At our institutional core is the desire to contribute to the creation of a world that is just, humane, and sustainable.

Incorporating accessibility considerations in all aspects of what we do at Swarthmore is part of how we make our aspirations a reality.

We incorporate thinking about accessibility throughout our work and in the documentation of tools available to the Swarthmore College community. This section of our KnowledgeBase (KB) focuses on some of the fundamental principles and how-to's. You will find other accessibility tips and information in most of our other documentation as well.

Some examples include:

Getting Started with Accessibility

New to accessibility at Swarthmore? Start here for key concepts and Swarthmore-specific guidance.

Document Accessibility

Create Word documents, PDFs, and other files that work for everyone, including people who use screen readers.

Images & Visual Content

Make sure images and visual materials convey their meaning to all users, including those who can't see them.

Video & Media Accessibility

Add captions and transcripts to videos so all users can access your content, including recordings of classes and meetings.

Web & Digital Accessibility

Ensure that web pages, course materials, and other digital content meet accessibility standards.

Assistive Technology & Device Settings

Learn about screen readers, keyboard navigation, and built-in accessibility features on your devices.

Microsoft Office Accessibility

Step-by-step guidance for making Office files accessible using Microsoft's built-in tools.

Links to Other Resources

External tools and Swarthmore-specific resources to support your accessibility work.

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 == Getting Started with Accessibility ==
-''New to accessibility at Swarthmore? Start here for key concepts
+New to accessibility at Swarthmore? Start here for key concepts and Swarthmore-specific guidance.
-and Swarthmore-specific guidance.''
 * [https://www.w3.org/WAI/people-use-web/ How People with Disabilities Use the Web]
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 == Document Accessibility ==
-''Create Word documents, PDFs, and other files that work for everyone,
+Create Word documents, PDFs, and other files that work for everyone,
-including people who use screen readers.''
+including people who use screen readers.
 * [[Creating Accessible Documents]]
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 == Images & Visual Content ==
-''Make sure images and visual materials convey their meaning
+Make sure images and visual materials convey their meaning to all users, including those who can't see them.
-to all users, including those who can't see them.''
 * [[Tools & Tips for Image Descriptions]]
 * [[Guidelines for creating accessible digital signage]]
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 == Video & Media Accessibility ==
-''Add captions and transcripts to videos so all users can access
+Add captions and transcripts to videos so all users can access
-your content, including recordings of classes and meetings.''
+your content, including recordings of classes and meetings.
 * [[ALLY:Auto Captioning Videos in Panopto]]
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 == Web & Digital Accessibility ==
-''Ensure that web pages, course materials, and other digital content
+Ensure that web pages, course materials, and other digital content
-meet accessibility standards.''
+meet accessibility standards.
 * [[Best Practices: Webpage Creation]]
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 == Assistive Technology & Device Settings ==
-''Learn about screen readers, keyboard navigation, and built-in
+''Learn about screen readers, keyboard navigation, and built-in accessibility features on your devices.''
-accessibility features on your devices.''
 * [[Assistive Technology Software]]