Audio description (AD) is a narration of meaningful visual information in a video to provide context, clarify speakers, and articulate visual elements. (Think of it like alternative text for videos.)
Creating accessible digital content is critical to ensuring an equitable experience for all users. By thoughtfully following accessibility best practices for creating content, we can make sure our digital materials are accessible to everyone.
If you've ever filed a web accessibility concern or are thinking about it, you might wonder: does anyone actually read these? Who gets involved? What does a "fix" even look like, and how long does it take? Your report does not disappear into a black hole...
Whether you're developing course materials, adding content to Canvas, or building tests and quizzes, creating accessible academic content is a key part of supporting Harvard's Digital Accessibility Policy and providing an equitable experience for all...
If you’re posting a podcast or audio recording on a Harvard website, you’ll need to include a transcript nearby the corresponding audio content, either by integrating the transcript on the same page as the audio, or linking to it.
To check the accessibility of your content, it's important to use both automated tools and non-technical tests. To manually test your site, review the content, test with a keyboard, and use a screen reader to make sure your website is accessible to all...
Structural markup is markup that reflects the semantic meaning of page content.
Whether you’re writing simple, everyday emails or designing marketing messages for a large audience, many of the same accessibility principles for content creation also apply to email. These guidelines and recommendations will benefit everyone and help...