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Assistive Technology
Assistive technology (AT) is an umbrella term that refers to devices or software that provide aid to those with disabilities. In regards to digital accessibility, this includes screen readers, magnifiers, braille displays, speech recognition software, and alternative input devices, among others. This page collects some informational resources on AT and links to some useful tools.
Creating an Accessible Syllabus
The accessible syllabus template is a vital resource to provide an accessible starting point for your course syllabi. However, the accessibility of these documents relies on it being considered at every revision. It is not sufficient to build your syllabus from the template and assume that the resulting document is accessible.
Test Proctoring Locations in Illinois
Listed below are the test proctoring locations and fees for residents of an Illinois community college district who are enrolled online at a different institution.
The COLRS Annual Impact Report for AY 2023-2024 is now live!
COLRS strengthened campus community partnerships during the academic year, supporting faculty, staff, and students near and far.
We appreciate our faculty and staff partners for your contributions to online teaching and learning. Our work would not be possible without your dedication to our students and your innovative ideas.
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What are captions?
According to W3C, “captions are a text version of the speech and non-speech audio information needed to understand the content.” Captions differ from an audio transcript in that they are synchronized with the audio.
While some parts of the world use the terms “captions” and “subtitles” interchangeably, W3C provides differentiation between these terms as follows:
Quality Assurance Tools for Accessible Canvas Content
Join COLRS staff at the Illinois Online Higher Education Symposium on November 8th. Registration is free!
COLRS will present at 2:30 p.m. on "Quality Assurance Tools for Accessible Canvas Content."
What is an Accessible Link?
Links are one of the foundational elements of digital content. They are found on websites, online courses, apps, and email. Accessible links connect concise and descriptive text to a website or file. They make it easier for everyone to navigate and consume content.