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Theme: Getting PDFs right from the startTip 9 - Accessible PDFs Start at the SourceCore skill: Create accessible source documents before exporting to PDF for accessibility.Why it mattersPDF accessibility depends almost entirely on how the original Word, Google Doc, or PowerPoint file is structured. Fixing…

Theme: Structured contentTip 8 - TablesCore skill: Use tables for data—not layout for accessibility.Why it mattersScreen readers rely on proper table structure to announce relationships between headers and data cells.What to do (2-minute action)Use tables only for dataIdentify header rows and columnsAvoid…

Theme: Visual meaningTip 6 : Color & ContrastCore skill: Don’t rely on color alone to convey meaning for accessibility.Why it mattersUsers with low vision or color-blindness may not perceive color differences. Low contrast text can also be unreadable for many users.What to do (2-minute action)Ensure…

Tip 5: Plain Language & Readability Core skill: Write clearly and concisely for accessibility.Why it mattersAccessible content benefits people with cognitive disabilities, screen reader users, non-native English speakers, and anyone skimming quickly.What to do (3-minute action)Use short sentences…

Tip 3: LinksCore skill: Make links meaningful and descriptive for Accessibility.Why it mattersScreen reader users often navigate by scanning links alone. Generic text like “click here” provides no context when read out of order.What to do (2-minute action)Use descriptive link text that explains the…

USDA NIFA has released the AFRI Education and Workforce Development funding opportunity aimed at addressing projected workforce shortages across the agricultural, food, forestry, rangeland, and energy resources sectors. This opportunity supports education and training initiatives designed to strengthen the…

 Providing action and intentionality to our shared Principles. Welcome to a monthly series where each month the Workplace Inclusion and Belonging unit spins the dial and spotlights one of UC ANR Principles of Community and turns intention into action.Join in the unpacking of a new principle every month,…

 News flash/update: Professor Louie Yang, a community ecologist in the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology, will be the speaker at the Pacific Coast Entomological Society (PCES) meeting at 1 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 24 in Room 122 of Briggs Hall, University of California, Davis.Yang, whose…

Tip 1: Headings (Structure)Core skill: Use proper headings to structure content for accessibility.Why it mattersHeadings allow screen reader users and keyboard users to understand, skim, and navigate content efficiently. Without proper headings, documents and web pages are read as one long, undifferentiated…