The below resources have been selected and categorized into themes that impact accessibility within the education system. They are organized in a particular way that allows the reader to choose how they want to engage with the material presented.
TDSB would like to thank the numerous organizations and educational institutions for developing these resources and gives full credit to them for their work.
Defining Disability
Universal and Inclusive Design
Microsoft Office Applications
Document Accessibility
Web Accessibility
Accessibility Practices and Technologies
Accessible Events and Presentations
Accessible Events and Presentations
Read: Planning Accessible Events
Read: CNIB - Print That's Easy on the Eyes - Clear Print Accessibility Guidelines
Read: How to Make Your Presentations Accessible to All
Read: How to Merge Closed Captioning in Google
Read: How to Make Your Presentations Accessible to All - W3C - Web Accessibility Initiative - This page helps you make your presentations, talks, meetings, and training accessible to everyone in your potential audience, including people with disabilities and others.
Read: How to Merge Closed Captioning in Google
Assistive Technology at TDSB
Assistive Technology at TDSB
TDSB Assistive Technology
The TDSB provides software and resources to help member of the TDSB better understand Assistive Technology. Some of this support includes TDSB Teacher Support, Office Hours and How To Access Tools.
Additional Resources
Document and Application Accessibility
Microsoft PowerPoint Presentations
Microsoft Excel Spreadsheets
Google Docs
PDF Documents
Accessible Forms
Accessible Websites
How To Make Your Website Accessible
Website Accessibility Tools
Graphic Design
Accessible Graphic Design
- Accessible Graphic Design
Created by Ontario’s Association of Registered Graphic Designers and it covers both print and web design.
Colour Contrast
Adobe InDesign Accessibility
Resources
Videos
Social Media Accessibility
Best Ways to Improve Your Social Media Accessibility
Alt Text and Social Media