OER Accessibility Checklist
We have developed the following OER accessibility checklist that you may consider when adopting OERs based on the conversations and resources reviewed for this project:
Formatting
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- Has the content of your OER been structured with semantic and properly ordered parts, chapters, and headings?
- Are headings, paragraphs, and lists appropriately formatted for readability and navigation?
- Do titles and subtitles reflect the content in a precise, clear way?
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Links
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- Are destinations hyperlinked in the text?
- Do hyperlink texts provide clear and descriptive information about their destination?
- Does your OER provide the context for all the links so that users can understand where each link will lead them based on that context?
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Visuals & Image Descriptions
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- Is alternative text (alt-text) provided for all images?
- Are alt-texts accurately describing the content and purpose of the image without bias?
- Are detailed visual descriptions included for all visuals, graphs, and charts?
- Do visual descriptions provide relevant context and information necessary for understanding the content?
- Are descriptions without bias?
- Is the colour contrast of elements taken into account and tested?
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Multimedia
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- Are transcripts and captions provided for all videos to accommodate users?
- Do descriptions in your transcripts connect with ideas discussed in the context of your OER and are they without bias?
- Are multimedia controls accessible and usable for all users?
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Interactive Elements
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- Can all interactive elements in your OER be accessed and operated using a keyboard alone?
- Is the tab order logical for keyboard navigation?
- Are H5P interactions embedded and accessible to screen readers and through keyboard navigation?
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Screen Reader Compatibility
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- Has the content of your OER been tested with screen reader software to ensure compatibility and usability?
- Are all elements properly labeled and structured for screen reader users?
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Accessibility Feedback
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- Have users with disabilities been involved in testing and providing feedback on accessibility?
- Has the language been tested on readers in your OER’s target audience?
- Is there contact information in your OER or a mechanism for users to report accessibility issues and provide feedback?
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