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This is the internal location for library accessibility resources and efforts at Northeastern University Library. Explore to find library, university, and external resources for digital accessibility. Please reach out if you have questions.
Bookmark this guide for easy access to accessibility resources and tools.
Instructional & Web Content Accessibility Tool
Use the Instructional Content Accessibility Tool to identify and remove barriers in your instructional materials.
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Future Projects
- SpringShare is aware that they have inconsistent "opens in new window" labels, and this update is on their roadmap, with no date for delivery.
- A process for adding descriptive transcripts for new video content is in progress.
- We are aware of the significant lift required of individuals to meet pronunciation and Unusual Words & Abbreviations AAA criteria and are working on a library wide way to support these accessibility features.
Resource and Database Toolbox
- Library Accessibility Alliance EvaluationsIn depth accessibility of common library products and databases and in some cases vendor responses.
- Database Accessibility WriteupsDetailed information about known barriers in databases and products subscribed to by Northeastern University Library.
- University of Washington Library E-Resource Accessibility TestingAccessibility Testing Results for many common library products.
- Accessible Instructional Materials and Technology Conformance from the College System of TennesseeBasic accessibility information about many educational products, including additional information in attached files.
Further Reading
- Interacting with People with Disabilities from respect abilityAn easy to understand primer for staff, faculty, or for sharing about how (and how not) to interact with people with disabilities.
- People with Disability Australia Language GuideLanguage guide for writing about people with disabilities.
- National Center on Disability and Journalism's Disability Language Style GuideStyle guide for writing about people with disabilities.
- Language PleaseA free, living resource for journalists and storytellers seeking to thoughtfully cover evolving social, cultural, and identity-related topics.
- RUSA Deaf or Hard of Hearing GuidelinesGuidelines for serving Deaf or Hard of Hearing patrons in the library.
- Access for AllAccess For All is intended to increase understanding and awareness of accessibility and to provide individuals with usable information, skills/processes, and resources necessary to address accessibility in the classroom. It was compiled by Danielle Smith at the University of Mary Washington.