Accessibility
Start small. Check one area at a time.
Starter Checklist
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Course snapshot
Capture the basics before you start the accessibility check.
Course / module name
Tool / platform
Audience
Review date
Reviewer
Known accessibility needs / notes
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Accessibility starter checklist
Use each section as a focused review pass.
Checklist progress
0 of 0 checks complete
Navigation Can learners move through the course without getting stuck?
Visual Design Can learners read and scan the screen easily?
Media Can learners access audio and video information another way?
Images Is the meaning of important visuals available in text?
Interactions Can learners complete activities without one narrow interaction method?
Instructions Do learners know exactly what to do next?
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Common gaps check
Use this quick scan before the course moves forward.
The course uses “click here” or color-only directions.
Important visuals are not explained in text.
Videos or audio clips are missing captions or text support.
Interactions are difficult to complete without a mouse.
Button labels, feedback, or instructions are unclear.
Text is crowded, small, low contrast, or hard to scan.
The learner may not know where they are or what comes next.
The course needs a deeper accessibility review before launch.
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Final next steps
Capture what needs attention before the course moves forward.
Use accessibility as a design habit
Accessibility is easier to manage when it is part of planning, design, and review—not something saved for the very end. Start small, check one area at a time, and use what you find to improve the learning experience.