Test PB Collection: FTE

Theme: Preventing problems before publishingTip 14: File Naming & Document MetadataCore skill: Use clear file names and titles for accessibility.Why it mattersScreen reader users often navigate files by title, not filename. Clear naming also improves search, version control, and usability for everyone…

Theme: Non-text content and navigationTip 12: Video & Audio AccessibilityCore skill: Provide captions and transcripts for accessibility.Why it mattersCaptions support Deaf and hard-of-hearing users, people in noisy environments, and anyone who prefers reading over listening.What to do (5-minute action…

Theme: Documents users must interact withTip 10 - PDF Tags & Reading OrderCore skill: Ensure PDFs have tags and logical reading order for accessibility.Why it mattersScreen readers rely on PDF tags to understand structure. Untagged PDFs may appear visually correct but are unreadable to assistive…

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,…