Accessibility Resources for Instruction: Checklist and Guide

 Use Clear Fonts:

• Why? Clear fonts improve readability for everyone, including those with dyslexia.
• Examples: Sans-serif fonts like Arial or Calibri in a size of 12pt or larger.
• Tools: Use word processors like Microsoft Word or Google Docs, which have font options and accessibility checkers.

Provide Captions for Videos:

• Why? Captions help those who are deaf or hard of hearing and also aid comprehension in noisy environments.
• Examples: Adding subtitles to your instructional videos or using videos that already have closed captions.
• Tools: YouTube's automatic captioning feature, professional services like Rev, or captioning software like Amara  

Ensure Materials are Screen Reader Friendly:

• Why? Screen readers are used by people who are blind or have low vision to read text on a screen.
• Examples: Using proper heading structures, alternative text for images, and tagging PDFs.
• Tools: Adobe Acrobat for PDFs, web content management systems with built-in accessibility features, and screen reader software like JAWS or NVDA for testing.

 Inclusive Language:

• Why? Inclusive language prevents alienation and promotes equality among all students.
• Examples: Using “they/them” pronouns when referring to hypothetical individuals, avoiding gendered language when it's not necessary, and not making assumptions about your audience's backgrounds.
• Tools: Guidelines from organizations like GLAAD for gender inclusivity, and the Conscious Style Guide for various inclusivity topics.