Design with Accessibility in Mind

Welcome to Design with Accessibility in Mind, a blog focused on making online and e-Learning content accessible, inclusive, and meaningful. Whether you’re building a course in Brightspace or creating custom modules in Articulate Storyline or Rise, this space offers clear, practical guidance grounded in the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). You’ll find actionable tips, real-world examples, and tools to help you design digital learning experiences that work for everyone.

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Why WCAG Matters: A Practical Guide to Accessible eLearning Design

Learn how four essential WCAG criteria can help you create accessible eLearning in tools like Articulate Storyline, Rise, and Brightspace.

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A hand-drawn black-and-white illustration shows a person sitting at a desk, watching an auto-playing e-learning video on a desktop computer. The individual appears surprised or overwhelmed, with one hand covering their ear. The computer screen displays a play icon and the words "AUTO-PLAYING E-LEARNING." A keyboard, open book, and small potted plant are also visible on the desk.
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Inclusive Design in E-Learning: Why Auto-Play Isn’t the Best Choice

Auto-playing videos meet WCAG but aren't truly inclusive. Discover why user control matters and how to improve accessibility in e-learning courses.

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Text on image reads: "Why ADA Title II Requires Accessible LMS Content". To the right of the text is a cream circle containing a simplified accessibility icon: a human figure with a raised hand and a rectangular symbol representing digital content.
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Why ADA Title II Requires Accessible LMS Content: A Roadmap to Accessibility

Digital learning content must meet WCAG 2.1 AA to comply with new ADA Title II rule by 2026 and 2027.

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Is Your E-Learning Tool Accessible? Here’s How to Find Out

Is your e-Learning course accessible? Learn how to go beyond the VPAT, test like a user, and fix real issues with WCAG-based audits.

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Designing for Everyone: A Step-by-Step WCAG 2.2 Guide for Online Accessibility" displayed on a dark blue background. Below the title, four cream-colored icons visually represent web accessibility concepts, including a checklist, multimedia content, keyboard navigation, and visual magnification. The layout is clean and modern, emphasizing clarity and inclusivity.
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A Roadmap to WCAG 2.2 for Instructional Designers

A practical WCAG 2.2 guide for e-Learning pros to design accessible, inclusive courses using POUR, key criteria, testing, and sustainable workflows.

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