Compliance with 508 standards should always be a priority for those creating course and web page content. Whatever the system your content is being distributed from, ensure that uploaded media meets accessibility standards.
Explore the Microsoft Accessibility site to find the most current advice, tools and initiatives. This page on Writing Effective Alt Text is an example of the helpful articles found at the Microsoft site.
While we can offer suggestions for compliance, the legislation is constantly changing. If you have questions about 508 standards and compliance, please contact the Accessibility Resources and Accommodations office at 989-964-7000, or email at access@svsu.edu .
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Excel
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Outlook Mail Messages
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Audio and Video Content
All media shared online—whether through internal or external links—or provided to staff and students in any format must include a transcript, if it is being reused the accuracy of the transcript must be 99% accurate so that content it is accessible for all learners which ensures we are abiding by 508 standards and meeting ADA Compliance. This article on Universal Design: Content Accessibility outlines the transcript management tools available within the recording applications EchoVideo, Stream, Teams, and Zoom supported at SVSU.
SVSU provides assistance, within reasonable limits, to support the creation of transcripts or captions for videos used online or across campus. To request transcription or captioning services, contact the Accessibility Resources and Accommodations Office at 989-964-7000 or email access@svsu.edu.
Please note transcription and captioning process can take several months to complete. To ensure timely availability, submit requests at least one full semester in advance.
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