Vista course Web sites may not be entirely or easily accessible to people with disabilities who use screen readers. Also, low visual contrast may make it difficult for some individuals to see certain Vista controls.
Follow these steps to ensure that all of your students are able to access your course content:
- Tell students with disabilities to contact you if they have problems accessing all or parts of your Vista course sites.
- Tell students with disabilities to also contact the staff of the Computer Accommodations Program (CAP). The CAP staff can provide training on adaptive technology and its use with WebVista.
- Direct students using the JAWS screen reader to our JAWS Screen Reader Tips to learn about some issues they may encounter while using WebVista and options for dealing with them.
- Direct students who are having trouble reading WebVista controls to our Style Sheet Tips for directions about how to increase the contrast between Vista controls and the page background using a personal style sheet.
- Be prepared to provide students with course materials in alternate formats. CAP staff and Digital Media Center (DMC) consultants can help you select an appropriate format and learn how to prepare the materials.
- Learn more about working with students with disabilities on the Disability Services Teaching Resources for Faculty and Instructors page.
- Learn more about how to produce accessible course materials and Web sites on the DMC Disability Access Information page, on the Accessibility of Information Technology Web policy and standards site, or by meeting with a DMC consultant.