Accessibility Statement
This page explains the steps you have taken to address accessibility concerns and comply with the BCcampus Checklist for Accessibility.
Do not remove the Adaptation Statement at the end of the chapter!
How to use this page template:
- Insert book details where indicated by [square brackets]
- Remove any accessibility features that do not apply
- Update list of available file formats, including which print version you are using.
- Fill out any missing accessibility features and pieces
- Fill out the date
Examples
For OERs to be truly open they must be accessible. In the same way that a free resource does not mean that the resource is open, a resource is not open just because it is available. When OER projects are accessible, they become more:
- inclusive, accounting for different methods, mediums, and modes of engaging with the content
- sustainable, delivering content when tools and technologies break down
- sharable, expanding reach and impact
Accessibility features of the web version of this resource
The web version of [Textbook Name] has been designed to meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0, level AA.
- Easy navigation. This resource has a linked table of contents and uses headings in each chapter to make navigation easy.
- Accessible math equations. Many of the equations in this resource have been written in LaTeX and rendered with MathJax, which makes them accessible to people using screen readers that are set up to read MathML. The rest of the equations are rendered as images with appropriate alternative text.
- Accessible videos. All videos in this resource have captions.
- Accessible images. All images in this resource that convey information have alternative text. Images that are decorative have empty alternative text.
- Accessible links. All links use descriptive link text.
The web version of this resource follows all guidelines in the BCcampus Checklist for Accessibility.
| Element | Requirements | Pass? |
|---|---|---|
| Headings | Content is organized under headings and subheadings that are used sequentially. | |
| Images | Images that convey information include alternative text descriptions. These descriptions are provided in the alt text field, in the surrounding text, or linked to as a long description. | |
| Images | Images and text do not rely on colour to convey information. | |
| Images | Images that are purely decorative or are already described in the surrounding text contain empty alternative text descriptions. (Descriptive text is unnecessary if the image doesn’t convey contextual content information.) | |
| Tables | Tables include row and/or column headers that have the correct scope assigned. | |
| Tables | Tables include a title or caption. | |
| Tables | Tables do not have merged or split cells. | |
| Tables | Tables have adequate cell padding. | |
| Links | The link text describes the destination of the link. | |
| Links | Links do not open new windows or tabs. If they do, a textual reference is included in the link text. | |
| Links | Links to files include the file type in the link text. | |
| Audio | All audio content includes a transcript that includes all speech content and relevant descriptions of non-speech audio and speaker names/headings where necessary. | |
| Video | All videos include high-quality (i.e., not machine generated) captions of all speech content and relevant non-speech content. | |
| Video | All videos with contextual visuals (graphs, charts, etc.) are described audibly in the video. | |
| H5P | All H5P activities have been tested for accessibility by the H5P team and have passed their testing. | |
| H5P | All H5P activities that include images, videos, and/or audio content meet the accessibility requirements for those media types. | |
| Formulas | Formulas have been created using LaTeX and are rendered with MathJax. | |
| Formulas | If LaTeX is not an option, formulas are images with alternative text descriptions. | |
| Font | Font size is 12 point or higher for body text. | Yes |
| Font | Font size is 9 point for footnotes or endnotes. | Yes |
| Font | Font size can be zoomed to 200% in the webbook or eBook formats. | Yes |
Alternative Formats
In addition to the web version, this book is available in a number of file formats including PDF, EPUB (for eReaders), MOBI (for Kindles), and various editable files. This textbook is available in the following formats:
- Online webbook. You can read this textbook online on a computer or mobile device in one of the following browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari.
- PDF. You can download this book as a PDF to read on a computer (Digital PDF) or print it out (Print PDF).
- Mobile. If you want to read this textbook on your phone or tablet, you can use the EPUB (eReader) or MOBI (Kindle) files.
- HTML. An HTML file can be opened in a browser. It has very little style so it doesn’t look very nice, but some people might find it useful.
You can access the online webbook and download any of the formats for free here: [Book title and URL]. To download the book in a different format, look for the “Download this book” drop-down menu and select the file type you want.
| Format | Internet required? | Device | Required apps | Accessibility Features | Screen reader compatible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online webbook | Yes | Computer, tablet, phone | An Internet browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Safari) | WCAG 2.0 AA compliant, option to enlarge text, and compatible with browser text-to-speech tools | Yes |
| No | Computer, print copy | Adobe Reader (for reading on a computer) or a printer | Ability to highlight and annotate the text. If reading on the computer, you can zoom in. | Unsure | |
| EPUB and MOBI | No | Computer, tablet, phone | Kindle app (MOBI) or eReader app (EPUB) | Option to enlarge text, change font style, size, and colour. | Unsure |
| HTML | No | Computer, tablet, phone | An Internet browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Safari) | WCAG 2.0 AA compliant and compatible with browser text-to-speech tools. | Yes |
Known accessibility issues and areas for improvement
While we strive to ensure that this resource is as accessible and usable as possible, we might not always get it right. Any issues we identify will be listed below. There are currently no known issues.
| Location of issue | Need for improvement | Timeline | Work around |
|---|---|---|---|
This statement was last updated on [Date].
Adapted from the Accessibility Toolkit – 2nd Edition by BCcampus, licensed under CC-BY.
Adapted from Front Matter – BCcampus Open Education Publishing Style Guide by BCcampus, licensed under CC-BY.
Adapted from For Students: How to Access and Use this Textbook by Chad Flinn and Mark Overgaard, licensed under CC-BY.
The Accessibility Checklist table was adapted from one originally created by the Rebus Community and shared under a CC BY 4.0 licence.
