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

 
  • 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?

Links

 
  • 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?
 

Visuals & Image Descriptions

 
  • 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?

Multimedia

 
  • 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?

Interactive Elements

 
  • 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?

 

Screen Reader Compatibility
  • 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?

Accessibility Feedback

 
  • 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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