University of Waterloo's Resources on Accessibility and Universal Design
Use this comprehensive list to identify Waterloo's many resources related to accessibility and universal design. For external accessibility resources visit External accessibility resources. If you have a resource to add to this list, please contact aoda@uwaterloo.ca.
Legislation
- Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Toolkit - Accessibility Toolkit [website] - Library
Communication
- University of Waterloo Inclusive Communication Guide [website] - University Relations
- Everyday accessibility tips for the workplace [webpage] - Accessibility at Waterloo
Web content
- Digital Accessibility Guide [website] from University of Waterloo Inclusive Communication Guide [website] - University Relations
- How to Compose alt tags - A Guide for Course Authors [webpage] - Centre for Extended Learning
- Accessibility [webpage] - Information Systems and Technology
- Accessibility Tools [website] - Information Systems and Technology
- Basic Web Accessibility [webpage] - Information Systems and Technology
- Captioning Capabilities of University Supported Platforms [webpage] - Information Systems and Technology
- Creating Accessible Transcripts or Captions for Video-based Learning Resources [webpage] - Centre for Teaching Excellence
Documents
- Microsoft Word Accessibility Training [online module] - Library
- Tagging PDFs for Accessibility [online module] - Library
- Accessible Word Document Checklist [downloadable PDF] - Library
- Accessibility Checklist for MS Word [PDF] - Centre for Teaching Excellence
Presentations, workshops, lectures, and other instructional events
- Accessibility Checklist for Face to Face Presentations [webpage] - Centre for Teaching Excellence
- Accessibility Checklist for MS PowerPoint [PDF] - Centre for Teaching Excellence
- Accessibility in Teaching [website] - Centre for Teaching Excellence
- How Do We Create Accessible Online Learning Experiences? [webpage] - Centre for Extended Learning
- Online Learning Increasing Accessibility [PDF] - AccessAbility Services
Meetings, events, and conferences
- Guidelines for Hosting Accessible Virtual Meetings [webpage] - Centre for Extended Learning
- Guidelines for Hosting Accessible Virtual Events [webpage] - Centre for Extended Learning
Universal Design
- Universal Design for Learning [Online Module] - Library
- Accessibiltiy for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Toolkit - Universal Design [online website] - Library
- What is Universal Design? [webpage] - Centre for Teaching Excellence
- Universal Design: Course Design [webpage] - Centre for Teaching Excellence
- Universal Design: Instructional Strategies [webpage] - Centre for Teaching Excellence
- Why is Inclusive Instruction Important? [webpage] - Centre for Teaching Excellence
- Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Academic Accommodations - For Instructors [PDF] - AccessAbility Services
