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Beyond PDFs: Better Ways to Share Content

Rethinking a default file format to remove barriers.

You've probably uploaded a PDF to your course or website dozens of times without a second thought: a syllabus, an article, a set of lecture notes.  PDFs are everywhere in higher ed. For years...

Posted: August 6, 2026, 9:29 AM

A human figure with outstretched arms inside a circle of two curved arrows, suggesting movement. Below the figure are two words: digital accessibility.

Creating Accessible PDFs: 4 Tips for Success

Ensure your digital PDFs are inclusive for all learners.

PDFs are a staple of academic life, used for everything from syllabi to complex research articles. However, without intentional design, they can create significant barriers for students using...

Posted: July 28, 2026, 12:15 PM

A human figure with outstretched arms inside a circle of two curved arrows, suggesting movement. Below the figure are two words: digital accessibility.

10 Ways to Make Your Slide Decks Accessible

Same principles apply to PowerPoint, Google Slides, or Canva

Slide decks get built fast. A lecture the night before, a workshop the morning of -- we’ve all done it. Accessibility is often the first thing to slip when you're racing a deadline. But a few...

Posted: July 21, 2026, 10:30 AM

A human figure with outstretched arms inside a circle of two curved arrows, suggesting movement. Below the figure are two words: digital accessibility.

5 Steps to More Accessible Google Docs

Start building inclusive Google Docs for all readers today

Imagine a student opening a Google Docs syllabus with a screen reader. They expect to easily skip from section to section. Instead, they hit a wall of text. Why? Because simply making text bold...

Posted: July 14, 2026, 10:50 AM

A human figure with outstretched arms inside a circle of two curved arrows, suggesting movement. Below the figure are two words: digital accessibility.

5 Tips for Accessible Word Documents

Small changes, big impact for everyone.

Microsoft Word is one of the most common tools used for creating flyers, handouts, syllabi, readings, and assignments. It’s also one of the most common sources of accessibility problems in...

Posted: July 7, 2026, 12:15 PM

A human figure with outstretched arms inside a circle of two curved arrows, suggesting movement. Below the figure are two words: digital accessibility.

3 Tips for Making Your Synchronous Meetings Accessible

Accessible meetings benefit every participant involved.

Let’s enhance meeting productivity for all attendees! Whether you are hosting a departmental meeting, conducting a 1:1 check-in, or moderating a large-scale event,  the organization and execution...

Posted: June 30, 2026, 12:00 PM

A human figure with outstretched arms inside a circle of two curved arrows, suggesting movement. Below the figure are two words: digital accessibility.

5 Tips for Posting Accessible Images & Stories to Social Media

Build social media habits that include everyone.

Social media is one of the most powerful tools departments use to share news, celebrate achievements, and build community. It’s also one of the most consistently inaccessible corners of...

Posted: June 23, 2026, 3:27 PM

A human figure with outstretched arms inside a circle of two curved arrows, suggesting movement. Below the figure are two words: digital accessibility.

7 Accessible Practices for Creating and Sending Email

Accessibility starts before you hit send.

Email is one of the most universal communication tools we have at UMBC, and one of the most commonly overlooked places where accessibility breaks down. Whether you’re sending a department update,...

Posted: June 16, 2026, 12:30 PM

A human figure with outstretched arms inside a circle of two curved arrows, suggesting movement. Below the figure are two words: digital accessibility.