Accessibility Statement
In support of the Nova Scotia Accessibility 2030 legislation, the contributors to this work are dedicated to creating an accessible resource free from barriers. As we prepared the resource, we completed the OER Review Standards and Approval Rubric created for the Atlantic OER project by the Council of Atlantic Libraries.
Accessibility features of the web version of this resource
The web version of Online Course Development has been designed with accessibility in mind by incorporating the following features:
- It has been optimized for people who use screen-reader technology.
- all content can be navigated using a keyboard.
- links, headings, and tables are formatted to work with screen readers.
- All images in this guide are screenshots that are considered non-essential as they are described fully in the text. As such, they do not include alt tags.
- Information is not conveyed by colour alone.
- There is an option to increase font size. (See tab on top right of screen titled, “Increase Font Size.”)
Known accessibility issues and areas for improvement
While we strive to ensure that this resource is as accessible and usable as possible, we might not always get it right. Any issues we identify will be listed below. There are currently no known issues.
| Location of Issue | Need for Improvement | Timeline | Work Around |
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Let us know if you are having problems accessing this guide
We are always looking for ways to make our resources more accessible. If you have problems accessing this resource, please contact us to let us know, so we can fix the issue.
Please include the following information:
- The location of the problem by providing a web address or page description
- A description of the problem
- The computer, software, browser, and any assistive technology you are using that can help us diagnose and solve your issue
- e.g., Windows 10, Google Chrome (Version 65.0.3325.181), NVDA screen reader
- If you have any issues using this book, please contact Emily Ballantyne at emily.ballantyne@msvu.ca, and we will do our best to resolve your issue or provide an alternative format.
If you have any issues using this book, please contact Emily Ballantyne at emily.ballantyne@msvu.ca, and we will do our best to resolve your issue or provide an alternative format.
This statement was last updated on November 17, 2021
