ACCESSIBILITY
ACCESSIBILITY
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INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY & CURRICULUM SUPPORT DEPARTMENT
When designing and developing an online course, instructors need to consider the following accessibility standards:
The course acknowledges the importance of ADA requirements
Web pages provide equivalent alternatives to auditory and visual content
Web pages have links that are self-describing and meaningful
The course demonstrates sensitivity to readability issues
NEW! Designing Accessible Educational Material
Self-Paced Training Course at NPC
Faculty and Staff at NPC have a new resource to learn how to design and deliver accessible material. A new online training course is now available in Moodle to explain to faculty and staff how to design accessible educational material including Open Educational Resources (OER). The course is titled: Designing Accessible Educational Material and it is available for self-enrollment for NPC employees at https://moodle.npc.edu/course/view.php?id=21160.
Contact the ITCS Department at NPC if you have questions about the accessibility training course - itcsdepartment@npc.edu
UPCOMING ACCESSIBILITY WORKSHOPS AT NPC
Check and Correct Accessibility Errors in Moodle
Time: Mar 5, 2025 09:00 AM Arizona
Join Zoom Meeting - https://npcedu.zoom.us/j/82535368311
Meeting ID: 825 3536 8311
Facilitated by LaTonya Motley
Join us for a one-hour workshop designed to introduce college instructors to the Anthology Ally tool. Ally is a revolutionary accessibility tool that integrates seamlessly with your learning management system (LMS) to help make digital course content more accessible to all students, regardless of their learning needs or preferences. Instructors have access to an accessibility report in Moodle which quickly identifies and assists with improving access to the course materials.
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
Understand the importance of accessibility in digital course content.
Navigate the basic features and functionalities of Blackboard Ally.
Identify common accessibility issues in course materials.
Time: Mar 5, 2025 09:00 AM Arizona
Join Zoom Meeting - https://npcedu.zoom.us/j/82535368311
Meeting ID: 825 3536 8311
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Leveraging Ally in Moodle
Date: Monday, April 7thTime: 11:30am-12:30pm
Location: https://npc.webex.com/meet/andi.debellis
Facilitated by Andi De Bellis
This workshop will provide practical tips on improving course accessibility, ensuring compliance, and creating a more inclusive learning environment for all students. Empower yourself with tools and strategies to meet federal standards with confidence.
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ACCESSIBILITY DESIGN TIPS AND RESOURCES
Make sure to include a disability statement in your course syllabus, such as follows:
Any student eligible for academic accommodations due to a disability or anyone who would like to consult with the Office of Accessibility and Inclusion (OAI) should visit our webpage www.npc.edu/oai and complete Step 1 “Contact for Services” to get things started. If you have question you can contact the office at 928-536-6246, our email address is oai@npc.edu or visit our webpage www.npc.edu/oai for additional information.
Also, be sure to include a public notice of non-discrimination in your course syllabus, such as follows:
Northland Pioneer College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, veteran status, religion, marital status, gender, age or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its educational programs or activities. District grievance procedures will be followed for compliance with Title IX and Section 504 requirements. The Affirmative Action Compliance Officer is the Chief Human Resource Officer, 2251 E. Navajo Blvd., Holbrook, Arizona 86025, (928) 524-7471. The Section 504 Compliance Officer is the Coordinator of the Office of Accessibility and Inclusion, 1611 S. Main Snowflake, AZ 85937, (928) 536-6246. The lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in vocational education programs.
Other Accessibility Guidelines
For more information about Accessibility at NPC, visit the Office of Accessibility and Inclusion.
Northland Pioneer College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, veteran status, religion, marital status, gender, age or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its educational programs or activities. District grievance procedures will be followed for compliance with Title IX and Section 504 requirements. The Affirmative Action Compliance Officer is the Chief Human Resource Officer, 2251 E. Navajo Blvd., Holbrook, Arizona 86025, (928) 524-7471. The Section 504 Compliance Officer is the Coordinator of the Office of Accessibility and Inclusion, 1611 S. Main Snowflake, AZ 85937, (928) 536-6246. The lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in vocational education programs.
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