PDF is a curious case for accessibility. On one hand, it has the potential to be a useful standard for both accessible reading and for printing. On the other, it is rarely utilized in an accessible manner and has many obscure issues and odd behaviors that can lead to problems.

This page is concerned with tag structures. More information on working with tags can be found on the Using the Tags Panel page.

The Tags Panel displays the primary structure of the document. While the Order Panel provides tools to restructure what content is grouped together, how it is labeled, and when it is read, the Tags Panel gives more granular control over the latter two aspects. The order of the tags is the reading order of the document, moreso than that displayed by the Order Panel, and each tag serves a specific semantic purpose (besides grouping tags like <Part> and <Sect>).

Presentation notes

• Accessibility of Online Classes by Design

External resources

• Ten Principles for Enhancing Course Accessibility and Quality for All Students (UI System resource)
• A Course Accessibility Checklist

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.

Checklists and Tips for Instructors

• A Course Accessibility Checklist
• Real Connections: Making Distance Learning Accessible to Everyone (U.

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.

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.