Screen Reader

The purpose of accessible writing is to ensure that all readers can access and read what the writer is making available to their audiences. These are some quick accessibility guidelines and tools for accessible writing practices.

In this article, we go over the differences between a screen reader and a document reader, and then we give examples and comparisons of different reader applications.

This article will cover topics related to creating accessible slide presentations and other visuals. Some common applications used to create accessible slides include Microsoft PowerPoint, Adobe PDF, and Google Slides.

Typed text is more legible for those with cognitive or visual difficulties including dyslexia, dysgraphia, low vision, color blindness, and more. Variations in handwriting style, skewed text, writing that is too small or too big, block vs. cursive writing, and more can make handwritten text and math difficult to decipher. As such, it is highly recommended to work with typed text and equations over handwritten math.  

Colors can be a useful tool to convey complexity and differentiate content. In many cases, color can enhance the readability and organization of data. Learn about the use of color, contrast, and additional signifiers to make your materials more accessible. You can also view a checklist for best practices at the bottom of the article.