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# Explore Access

Tools for Promoting Disability Access

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://exploreaccess.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [News](https://exploreaccess.org/?page_id=164)
- [The Anatomy of an Accessible Facebook Post](https://exploreaccess.org/the-anatomy-of-an-accessible-facebook-post/) - The following provide a couple of options for people committed to making sure their Facebook pages are inclusive and accessible. Some people may stick to one format or may change back and forth, depending on the nature of the post. Option 1 The numbers below correspond to those in the image. In your post, naturally
- [Example Post](https://exploreaccess.org/post-1231413413134134134/) - Just an example for training.
- [MS Word 073118](https://exploreaccess.org/msword/) - Microsoft Word Accessibility Handout Word Practice Sheet Word Activity Sheet for Review
- [Welcome!](https://exploreaccess.org/welcome/) - We're excited to share this site and hope you enjoy exploring the resources here. We welcome your suggestions and ideas for additional resources. Roberta Sick Project Director/Co-PI University of Arkansas Partners for Inclusive Communities Melanie Thornton Coordinator of Access and Equity Outreach/Co-PI University of Arkansas Partners for Inclusive Communities

## Pages

- [Home](https://exploreaccess.org/) - Welcome to Explore Access Explore Access is a web resource of the University of Arkansas - Partners. Our hope is to provide resource to help us work together to create a more accessible and inclusive world. Access to Mental Health Social workers, counselors and other mental health professionals can access tips, tools, and insights for
- [About This Site](https://exploreaccess.org/about/) - Explore Access is a web resource of the University of Arkansas - Partners. The resources on this site have been developed with funding from a variety of sources. Primary funding has been provided by the Southwest ADA Center, a program of the Independent Living Resource Utilization (ILRU)in Houston, Texas and a part of the ADA
- [Disability as Diversity Programming Toolkit: Postsecondary](https://exploreaccess.org/disability-as-diversity-postsecondary/) - This resource is being updated. Please check back later for updates. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please contact Melanie Thornton at mthornt@uark.edu with questions.
- [The Accessible Campus Toolkit](https://exploreaccess.org/campus-culture/) - Additional resources will be posted here in the coming weeks. Programming and Awareness Disability Outreach Toolkit Posters and Memes on Disability Access Administration and Management Workplace Accessibility Resources Digital Environment Digital Environment Self-Assessment Creating Accessible Documents Designing an Accessible Online Course Social Media Accessibility Toolkit Instructional Environment Creating Accessible Documents Designing an Accessible Online Course
- [Toolkits](https://exploreaccess.org/toolkits/) - Access to Mental Health Toolkit Creating Accessible Documents Disability as Diversity Programming Toolkit Refocus: Viewing the Work of Disability Services Differently Social Media Accessibility Toolkit
- [Presentation and Webinar Handouts](https://exploreaccess.org/handouts/) - Tip: 1 slide per page versions are screen reader accessible. 3 slides per page versions are for printing and taking notes. Recent Events: Intro to MS PowerPoint Accessibility - 1 slide per page (PDF) Intro to MS PowerPoint Accessibility - 3 slides per page (PDF) Resources: University of Washington: Slide Deck Accessibility Explore Access: Creating
- [Guiding Principles for Making Decisions About Access and Accommodations](https://exploreaccess.org/guiding-principles-for-access/) - Initial Process When determining accommodations*, there are some key factors that should be considered: Is the person requesting the accommodation disabled? Do they have a diagnosis or condition that may rise to the level of disability? Does a barrier exist for this person? Can the barrier be removed proactively by changing the design of the
- [Digital Access Resources](https://exploreaccess.org/digital-access-resources/) - Accessible Presentations W3C: How to Make Your Presentations and Meetings Accessible to All Explore Access: Presenter’s Toolkit Creating Accessible MS PowerPoint Presentations University of Washington: Creating Accessible Presentations in MS PowerPoint NCDAE Cheat Sheet: MS PowerPoint WebAIM: PowerPoint Accessibility Explore Access: Creating Accessible MS PowerPoint Presentations Creating Accessible MS Word Documents Explore Access: Creating Accessible
- [Creating Accessible PDFs](https://exploreaccess.org/creating-accessible-pdfs/) - PDF stands for Portable Document Format. This format is commonly used to control the format of a document across devices. An advantage of PDF Is that they will open on a variety of devices and platforms. One disadvantage is that unless accessibility is considered on the front end, making PDFs accessible can be complex and
- [Universal Design in Educational Environments](https://exploreaccess.org/universal-design-in-educational-environments/) - The following Principles of Universal Design were developed in 1997 by a working group of architects, product designers, engineers and environmental design researchers, led by the late Ronald Mace. The Principles of Universal Design Equitable Use – The design is useful and marketable to people with diverse abilities. Flexibility in Use – The design accommodates
- [Access to Victim Services](https://exploreaccess.org/access-to-victim-services/) - Victim advocates are committed to ensuring the rights of victims and creating trauma-informed spaces for victims of crime. When it comes to serving people with disabilities, it is not possible to be true to these commitments without also considering accessibility and inclusion and how the typical design of services, buildings and materials, may present barriers
- [Plain Language](https://exploreaccess.org/plain-language/) - What is plain language? Plain language is simple and clear language. It is defined in the Plain Writing Act of 2010 as "writing that is clear, concise, well-organized, and follows other best practices appropriate to the subject or field and intended audience." Writing in plain language helps your users: Find what they need Understand what
- [Presenter's Toolkit: In-Person Presentations](https://exploreaccess.org/presenters-toolkit/in-person/) - Early Planning Considerations When you prepare a presentation, you will not always be the one determining the location, advertising it or setting up the registration, but when you are there are accessibility considerations to consider with those aspects of your planning. Select an accessible location for your presentation. The location of your presentations should be one
- [Presenter's Toolkit: Virtual Presentations](https://exploreaccess.org/presenters-toolkit/virtual/) - Early Planning Considerations When you prepare a virtual presentation, you will not always be the one organizing the virtual event, advertising it or setting up the registration, but when you are, there are accessibility considerations to consider with those aspects of your planning. Selecting an Accessible Platform When hosting a virtual event, it’s important to
- [Presenter's Toolkit](https://exploreaccess.org/presenters-toolkit/) - Whether your presentation is a stand-alone presentation or part of a larger event, it is important to plan ahead for accessibility. There are many things you can do to be proactive about making your presentation accessible to all those who attend. This toolkit will help you keep accessibility in mind from the early stages of
- [Designing an Accessible Online Course](https://exploreaccess.org/accessible-online-course/) - Other Helpful Resources AccessDL: A project of University of Washington, DO-IT, this site offers a variety of resources related to accessibility and distance learning. National Center on Disability and Access to Education:The National Center on Disability and Access to Education (NCDAE) exists to address issues of technology and disability in education policies and practices to
- [Workplace Access and Inclusion Resources](https://exploreaccess.org/workplace-access-resources/) - Workplace Culture Disability Equality Index The Disability Equality Index (DEI) is a national, transparent, annual benchmarking tool that offers businesses an opportunity to receive an objective score, on a scale of zero (0) to 100, on their disability inclusion policies and practices. Employer Toolkit This project, funded by a five-year grant from the U.S Department
- [Communication Access Resources](https://exploreaccess.org/communication-access-resources/) - Handouts Enhancing Communication Access in Arkansas (PDF): This was developed for the Deaf Leadership Council of Arkansas.
- [Access to Mental Health Toolkit](https://exploreaccess.org/access-to-mental-health/) - Design is powerful. The ways that buildings, products, processes, and even services are designed can include or exclude people. This toolkit offers suggestions for rethinking approaches to design and providing services in ways that are more inclusive. In this toolkit, we identify: Common barriers to accessing mental health services Ways to improve access through: Design
- [LinkedIn and Accessibility](https://exploreaccess.org/social-media/linkedin/) - Adding Alt Text to Images LinkedIn makes adding alt text to images very simple and intuitive. When you add a photo, the Add Alt Text link appears. There is no need to change any settings. It's simple and intuitive! Once you select Add Alt Text, you see a box where you can add your Alternative
- [Twitter: Accessible Tweeting](https://exploreaccess.org/social-media/twitter/) - Adding Image Descriptions Start your Tweet and choose the image icon. Upload the image. Then select Add Description underneath the photo. Next type the alt text in the text box provided. Then select Save in top right corner. IMPORTANT: Make sure to add alt text at the time you Tweet the image because you cannot
- [Facebook: Accessible Images and Posts](https://exploreaccess.org/social-media/facebook-images/) - Accessible Posts Even in posts that contain no video or images, there are things you can do to improve the accessibility of your posts. Don't overuse hashtags and emoticons. If you do use hashtags, use camel case. Camel case means that you capitalize the first letter of each word. For example: #ExploreAccess instead of #exploreaccess
- [Creating Accessible Virtual Events](https://exploreaccess.org/virtual/) - Coming soon!
- [Tips for More Inclusive Zoom Meetings](https://exploreaccess.org/zoom-inclusive-meetings/) - The following suggestions are provided for meeting hosts and attendees to help everyone create a more equitable experience for all meeting attendees. These guidelines are based on the reality that not everyone participates in a Zoom meeting in the same way. Some are reading captions, some are using assistive technology, some my be connecting by
- [Refocus 2.0 A disability resource professional's toolkit](https://exploreaccess.org/refocus/) - Disability resource professionals set the tone for how a campus frames and responds to disability. In a society that is uncomfortable with disability, disabled students are often seen as “other” and accommodations questioned. Therefore, the messages sent by our offices must intentionally challenge these frames. When we create cumbersome procedures for disabled students and communicate
- [Tip Sheets](https://exploreaccess.org/tipsheets/) - These handouts and tip sheets are provided complimentary of University of Arkansas - Partners for Inclusive Community. We encourage you to use them freely. Please make sure the acknowledgment information is included. As you need additional copies, please return here to make sure you are accessing the latest version. Service Animals: Quick Facts This tip
- [Ten Tips for Everyday Digital Access](https://exploreaccess.org/tipsheets/ten-tips/) - Description: This workshop/webinar is designed for those who are new to digital accessibility. We'll cover a few important items that everyone can do to create a more accessible digital world. Some of the areas of accessibility we will cover are email, MS Word Documents, MS PowerPoint and social media. Session Materials: Ten Tips for Everyday
- [Posters and Memes](https://exploreaccess.org/resources/posters-and-memes/) - The images below are available upon request in accessible PDFs suitable for printing posters at 18 by 24 inches. Use the form at the bottom to submit your request. You are also welcome to use the smaller version of the images in your social media campaigns. Just make sure to include alt descriptions. You can
- [Test Accordion](https://exploreaccess.org/test-accordion/)
- [Fake Page](https://exploreaccess.org/accessible-online-course/fake-page/) - The hyperlinks on that page are for demonstration purposes only. Return to Writing Good Links.
- [Share Accessible Slide Presentations](https://exploreaccess.org/accessible-online-course/share-accessible-slide-presentations/) - When you use MS PowerPoint to teach online you may be using it in a variety of ways. You may upload it into the LMS so that students view it as a slide presentation there. You may show it during a live video conferencing session. Neither of these options would be accessible to someone who
- [Communicate Your Commitment to Access and Inclusion](https://exploreaccess.org/accessible-online-course/communicating-commitment/) - In a prominent place in your course, include a statement that let’s students who might experience barriers know that you are committed to creating an accessible online course and offers a way for students to request accommodations. Your college or university may have a recommended or required statement. If not, here are a couple of
- [Employment and ADA Presentation Handouts](https://exploreaccess.org/resources/employment-and-ada/) - Below you will find the handouts provided by the presenters from the Southwest ADA Center and UA Partners for Inclusive Communities for the Disability Employment Awareness Sessions hosted by the U of A Office of Equal Opportunity and Compliance during October of 2019. Everything You Want to Know About ADA Employment Requirements Webinar, October 2nd,
- [Zoom Tips](https://exploreaccess.org/zoom-tips/) - You can check out Zoom accessibility features here. Getting ready: For the most predictable experience, you can join a test meeting prior to the meeting. If you already have Zoom downloaded, you will be asked if you want to allow the page to open the application. If not, you can choose “Download and Run” Zoom. This will give you a chance
- [Creating Accessible MS Word Documents](https://exploreaccess.org/creating-accessible-documents/creating-accessible-ms-word-documents/) - Introduction Good document design makes documents the usable by the largest number of users. Learning a few techniques and making these techniques habits will result in documents that present fewer barriers to your readers. You will also see some benefits for you as the designer. For example, using true headings allows you to make global
- [YouTube and Captions](https://exploreaccess.org/captions/) - Automation Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) has made great strides in the last 15 years. With the right conditions, people using ASR for dictation can achieve very high levels of accuracy. But the reality is that even if ASR were 100% accurate (and it is far from that!), it would not provide equal access to videos.
- [Social Media Accessibility - Additional Resources](https://exploreaccess.org/social-media/more/) - Check back here regularly for new resources to help you create a more accessible web presence. Other General Social Media Resources Federal Social Media Accessibility Toolkit Hackpad: Improving the Accessibility of Social Media for Public Service is directed toward government entities, but other organizations will find this toolkit a helpful way to learn about social
- [Social Media Accessibility Toolkit](https://exploreaccess.org/social-media/) - Whether you are using social media for personal use or as a business, you can be a part of making social media environments more accessible. If social media is a part of your marketing strategy, you increase can your audience and send a positive message about your values when you take the time to make
- [Social Media Toolkit - Facebook Videos](https://exploreaccess.org/social-media/facebook-videos/) - Videos can be shared in a variety of ways on Facebook. You have the option to: Share a link to a video created in another platform such as YouTube or Vimeo. Create videos within Facebook using Facebook Live. Or upload a video created on your phone or computer to Facebook. If you are sharing a
- [Social Media Accessibility - Facebook](https://exploreaccess.org/social-media-facebook/) - Facebook has improved its accessibility options in the past few years, making it possible to add alt text to images and to add captions to videos. Below, we provide you with step-by-step guidelines for doing both. Alternative or Text Descriptions Facebook has a feature that auto-generates a description of images, but it is, of course,
- [Accessible Presentations](https://exploreaccess.org/accessible-presentations/) - Creating Accessible Presentations (PDF) Microsoft PowerPoint Accessibility (PDF)
- [Creating Accessible MS PowerPoint Presentations](https://exploreaccess.org/creating-accessible-documents/ppt/) - Introduction Good design of PowerPoint slides takes into consideration the multiple ways people will be using your slides. The content will need to be accessible to those viewing the presentation live, those viewing printed versions of the slides, and those accessing the content electronically. The techniques provided in this tutorial will assist you in creating
- [Creating Accessible Documents](https://exploreaccess.org/creating-accessible-documents/) - Do you create MS Word, MS PowerPoint or PDF documents? If so, then you are a digital designer. As digital designers, we all have a responsibility to create a more accessible world. This toolkit will provide you with the basic techniques for creating accessible documents. Documents that are designed following the recommended guidelines will provide
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- [test course](https://exploreaccess.org/test-course/) - [wpcourse course="1" module_desc="true" show_title="true" show_desc="true" /]
- [Resources](https://exploreaccess.org/resources/) - Workplace Access and Inclusion
- [form test](https://exploreaccess.org/form-test/)

## Events

- [The ADA and Effective Communication](https://exploreaccess.org/event/ada-effective-communication/) - Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), state and local government agencies and private businesses must provide appropriate auxiliary aids and services to ensure effective communication with people with disabilities.In this 90-minute webinar, Paula Pottenger, Training Specialist at the University of Arkansas Partners for Inclusive Communities will provide information about responsibilities of these agencies in
- [A Deeper Dive Into MS PowerPoint Accessibility](https://exploreaccess.org/event/a-deeper-dive-into-ms-powerpoint-accessibility/) - THIS SESSION IS FULL. If you register for the others, you'll receive notice when this is offered again. You may also email me to be added to the email list. This online workshop will provide you with the chance to practice the skills needed to create accessible slides using MS Powerpoint. You'll be provided with
- [An Introduction to MS PowerPoint Accessibility](https://exploreaccess.org/event/an-introduction-to-ms-powerpoint-accessibility/) - You will learn the basics of digital access and how it applies to making PowerPoint presentations accessible. The workshop will cover slide titles, using layouts, providing alt text for images, hyperlinks, the use of color and contrast, describing complex images, using the accessibility checker, and converting to PDF. Presenter: Melanie Thornton, Coordinator of Access and Equity
- [Virtually Accessible: Using Zoom to Create More Inclusive Presentations](https://exploreaccess.org/event/virtually-accessible-using-zoom-to-create-more-inclusive-presentations/) - Learn the basics of digital access and how to use Zoom to make your virtual presentations more accessible. We'll cover the features of Zoom that enhance accessibility and best practice for creating an inclusive environment when delivering presentations using Zoom and other video conferencing applications. Presenter: Melanie Thornton, Coordinator of Access and Equity Outreach, University of
- [Webinar: The Americans with Disabilities Act: The Basics](https://exploreaccess.org/event/webinar-the-americans-with-disabilities-act-the-basics/) - This introductory webinar will cover the basics of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Some of the topics we will cover are: The titles of the ADA Important definitions Helpful resources to ensuring access Presenters: Roberta Sick and Melanie Thornton University of Arkansas Partners for Inclusive Communities This webinar is free but we ask that you
- [Webinar: Social Media Accessibility](https://exploreaccess.org/event/webinar-social-media-accessibility-2/) - Get tips and tools for creating an accessible social media presence. We'll cover general concepts related to digital access and then focus on specific how-to's on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram Presenter: Melanie Thornton, Coordinator of Access and Equity Outreach, University of Arkansas Partners for Inclusive Communities This webinar is free but we ask that
- [Webinar: Microsoft Word Accessibility](https://exploreaccess.org/event/webinar-word-accessibility/) - Participants will learn the basics of digital access and how it applies to making MS Word documents accessible. The webinar will cover use of headings, choice of fonts and font size, providing alt text for images, hyperlinks, using the accessibility checker, converting to PDF and more. Presenter: Melanie Thornton, Coordinator of Access and Equity Outreach, University
- [Webinar: Microsoft PowerPoint Accessibility](https://exploreaccess.org/event/webinar-microsoft-powerpoint-accessibility-2/) - Participants will learn the basics of digital access and how it applies to making PowerPoint presentations accessible. The workshop will cover slide titles, using layouts, providing alt text for images, hyperlinks, the use of color and contrast, describing complex images, using the accessibility checker, converting to PDF, and more. Presenter: Melanie Thornton, Coordinator of Access and
- [Accessible Webinars: Removing Barriers to Online Presentation Delivery](https://exploreaccess.org/event/accessible-webinars-removing-barriers-to-online-presentation-delivery/) - Delivering presentations online provides the opportunity to reach a larger audience. Sometimes though, presenters may inadvertently create barriers. In this webinar, we’ll look at potential barriers and explore ways to remove those barriers and create a more usable and accessible learning environment for everyone. Presenter: Melanie Thornton, Coordinator of Access and Equity Outreach, University of Arkansas
- [Webinar: Microsoft PowerPoint Accessibility](https://exploreaccess.org/event/webinar-microsoft-powerpoint-accessibility/) - Participants will learn the basics of digital access and how it applies to making PowerPoint presentations accessible. The workshop will cover slide titles, using layouts, providing alt text for images, hyperlinks, the use of color and contrast, describing complex images, using the accessibility checker, converting to PDF, and more. Presenter: Melanie Thornton, Coordinator of Access and
- [Webinar: Social Media Accessibility](https://exploreaccess.org/event/webinar-social-media-accessibility/) - This webinar will provide attendees with tips and tools for creating an accessible social media presence. We'll cover general concepts related to digital access and then focus on specific how-to's on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. Presenter: Melanie Thornton, Coordinator of Access and Equity Outreach, University of Arkansas Partners for Inclusive Communities This webinar is free
- [Webinar: Ten Tips for Everyday Digital Access](https://exploreaccess.org/event/webinar-ten-tips-for-everyday-digital-access/) - Description: This workshop/webinar is designed for those who are new to digital accessibility. We’ll cover a few important items that everyone can do to create a more accessible digital world. Some of the areas of accessibility we will cover are email, MS Word Documents, MS PowerPoint and social media. Presenter:Melanie Thornton, Coordinator of Access and

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- [disability-diversity](https://exploreaccess.org/category/disability-diversity/)
- [Social Media](https://exploreaccess.org/category/social-media/)

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