Accessibility Statement
Accessibility Features of the Web Version of this Resource
The web version of A Guide for the CUNY Open Publishing Collective has been designed with accessibility in mind by incorporating the following features:
- It has been optimized for people who use screen-reader technology.
- All content can be navigated using a keyboard.
- Links, headings, and tables are formatted to work with screen readers.
- Images have alt tags.
- Information is not conveyed by color alone.
- Options to increase font size are available in your browser.
- On a PC, use the keystrokes Control-Plus (+) or Control-Minus (–) to adjust font size. On a Mac, use the keystrokes Command-Plus (+) or Command-Minus (–) to adjust font size.
- In a drop-down menu available via a hamburger icon (Firefox) or vertical ellipses (Chrome) in the upper right of the browser, you can adjust the overall zoom settings for the browser.
- Apple Support offers instructions for adjusting font size and zoom settings in the Safari browser.
Other File Formats Available
In addition to the web version, this book is available in a number of different file formats. Look for the “Download this book” drop-down menu on the home page of the book to select the file type you want.
This book links to a number of external websites. For those using a print copy of this resource, the link text is underlined, and you can find the web addresses for all links in the back matter of the book.
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.
| Location of issue | Need for improvement | Timeline | Work around |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downloadable slide decks | Accessible versions are needed | By June 2024 | |
Accessibility Standards
The web version of this resource has been designed to meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0, level AA. In addition, it follows all guidelines in Appendix A: Checklist for Accessibility.
Contact Information
We are always looking for ways to make our resources more accessible. If you have problems accessing this resource, please contact us to let us know so we can fix the issue.
Please include the following information:
- The location of the problem by providing a web address or page description
- A description of the problem
- The computer, software, browser, and any assistive technology you are using that can help us diagnose and solve your issue
- e.g., Windows 10, Google Chrome (Version 65.0.3325.181), NVDA screen reader
Please contact us by emailing Rachael [dot] Nevins [at] cuny [dot] edu.
This statement was last updated on March 18, 2024.
Attribution
This page is adapted from “Accessibility Statement” by Amanda Coolidge, Sue Doner, Tara Robertson, Josie Gray, and Anna Minsky, licensed CC BY 4.0.
