Introduction to accessible content

BeginnersNew

Learn more about the barriers people face when they read content. We will show you how to write content that’s accessible and do a few practical exercises. Making content accessible, makes it better for everyone.

• University and affiliated staff who create or edit web content
• Members of the Content Community

Number of sessions: 1

• Why all content should be accessible and inclusive
• Writing for screen readers
• How to write alt text and link text

• Provide an introduction to writing web content that's accessible to your readers
• Provide a refresher session on best practices for writing accessible content

Presentations. Live captioning will be available.

Microsoft Teams

• Joanne Back - Content Designer, University Information Services (UIS)
• Jessica McArdle - Content Designer, UIS

The event will be a MS Teams meeting. Attendees will have cameras and microphones off so that only speakers will be on-screen and able to present. Please note that the meeting will be recorded and made available on the Digital Presence SharePoint site as previous events have been.

Post your questions before or during the event using the link to the meeting provided in the booking confirmation email.

One hour

• Digital Presence Programme: Accessibility at the University
• Email marketing - strategy and tactics
• Writing for the web part 1