Accessibility Home
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:
Jump to a category: Getting Started with Accessibility | Document Accessibility | Images & Visual Content | Video & Media | Web & Digital | Assistive Technology | Microsoft Office
Getting Started with Accessibility
New to accessibility at Swarthmore? Start here for key concepts and Swarthmore-specific guidance.
Web & Digital Accessibility
Ensure that web pages, course materials, and other digital content meet accessibility standards.
Document Accessibility
Create Word documents, PDFs, and other files that work for everyone, including people who use screen readers.
- Creating Accessible Documents
- Creating Accessible Documents and PDFs
- Creating PDFs
- Using Word's Properties to flow into a more accessible PDF
- Using Word's Style Gallery to Create Structure in Your Document
- Scanning Documents for Uploading to Moodle Assignments
- Process for obtaining accessible books
- Change the Look of Headings and Paragraphs in Google Docs
Microsoft Office Accessibility
Step-by-step guidance for making Office files accessible using Microsoft's built-in tools.
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.
Assistive Technology & Device Settings
Learn about screen readers, keyboard navigation, and built-in accessibility features on your devices.
Links to Other Resources
External tools and Swarthmore-specific resources to support your accessibility work.