accessibility
Discussion List
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Brightspace Pulse tips for Voiceover, or Screen Reader/text-to-speech application users?
Hi Community, Just wondering if anyone can offer some general tips for those who use voiceover/screenreader text-to-speech with Brightspace Pulse. Thanks in advance! 😊
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FREE WEBINAR! How TCU and SIDES Address Accessibility using Brightspace and ReadSpeaker
Sept 14 @ 2:00 EST A Peer's Perspective: How TCU and SIDES Address Accessibility using Brightspace and ReadSpeakerJoin Travis Kramer from Texas Christian University, Clint Surry and Beverly Bastness from South Island Distance Education School (SIDES), and the ReadSpeaker team as we discuss accessibility in Higher Education…
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Merged: Free Webinar! How TCU and SIDES Address Accessibility using Brightspace and ReadSpeaker
This discussion has been merged.
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Merged: Free Webinar! How TCU and SIDES Address Accessibility using Brightspace and ReadSpeaker
This discussion has been merged.
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Script isn't executed in Brightspace LMS
I use a script to automatically add the MIME type of files, which users can download with a download link. However, the scripts works perfectly locally, but in the Brightspace LMS environment the script isn't executed. This might be due to a variety of reasons. For example, conflicting JavaScript or code, restricted…
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Using null alt text and no title attribute on img elements for images that AT should ignore
THe W3 criterion H67 states that if no title attribute is used, and the alt text is set to null (i.e. alt="") it indicates to assistive technology that the image can be safely ignored. For each image that should be ignored: Check that title attribute is either absent or empty. Check that alt attribute is present and empty.…
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Use of figcaption vs alt-text?
Which is best to use from an accessibility point of view and that works best with screen readers? I have been looking, and I need help finding consistency. Some say do not use alt="" with a figcaption, and some say it is OK. WCAG standards do not speak to this. There are times when attributions are needed for images. I…
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Is there standard HTML classes for use when wanting a custom widget to produce a dialog
We would like to utilise a popup/dialog within a custom widget and rather than importing external styles/libraries. we would like to utilise the system standard ones so our widget follows the system and future upgrades. Is there any documention on what the standard dialog HTML classes are and can they be provided?
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Seeking Photo Roster Tool for Faculty Only
Hello, I wanted to reach out to ask if anyone might be familiar with an available tool that can provide a photo roster for faculty access only? (ie: the instructor would directly upload photos of students for roster management purposes, and students would not have access to this). Thank you in advance.
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D2L Quiz Accessibility question
Prior to selecting any of the radio buttons for a setup like this, the screen reader at the moment says: "The Subtotal functions performs these aggregations: Summing, radio button, not checked, Summing. Averaging, radio button, not checked, Averaging" and so on. It reads each option twice. Once when it announces the radio…
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Accessibility Library
The Accessibility Library is a collection of articles on online teaching and learning, highlighting how Brightspace supports Customers in their efforts towards Full-Stack Accessibility. Connect with the Accessibility Library to find articles, and best practices on creating more equitable learning experiences.
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Reimaginando la Educación Híbrida (Reimaging Hybrid Education) Spanish
Cómo las instituciones de América Latina están transformando la educación superior, ofreciendo la mejor experiencia para los estudiantes a través de modelos híbridos. How Latin American institutions are transforming higher education, offering the best experience for students through hybrid models.
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Teaching & Learning in India Reimagined (APAC Time Zone)
Join Dr. Prem Maheshwari, Business Director South Asia at D2L, along with some of the industry leaders, for insights into achieving educator excellence and supporting faculty in enhancing their teaching skills. Together we’ll explore: Change Management: Strategies for upskilling educators and instilling classroom…
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Join Osama Khan, Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic at Aston University; Michelle Olmstead, Chief Innovation & Enterprise Officer at Trinity College Dublin; Sam Tanner, Head of Flexible & Work Integrated Learning at Nottingham Trent University and Stewart Watts, Vice President EMEA at D2L, for an insightful discussion on…