{"id":19196,"date":"2025-12-22T14:24:15","date_gmt":"2025-12-22T22:24:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/elearningfaculty\/?page_id=19196"},"modified":"2025-12-22T14:29:03","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T22:29:03","slug":"maintain-accessibility","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/elearningfaculty\/maintain-accessibility\/","title":{"rendered":"Maintain Accessibility"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-bc-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d4ca6288d5a0c3af565388ac707c52b4\">An Ongoing Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-lead lead\">Accessibility isn\u2019t a one-time project, it\u2019s an ongoing practice that grows with your course. By taking an accessibility-first approach, you build inclusivity into everything you create rather than trying to fix it later. The good news? Maintaining accessibility doesn\u2019t have to feel overwhelming. Small, consistent efforts over time make a lasting difference for your students and keep your course materials strong and flexible as they evolve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-alert alert alert-info\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-bc-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-730bf527b42ab1867fa9d9b59daf2e86\"><strong>You&#8217;re Not Alone<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Get personalized help through our Accessibility Coaching program. Schedule a 1-on-1 session with an instructional designer for hands-on support, quick demos, or guidance on your accessibility challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-button\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary   \" href=\"https:\/\/outlook.office.com\/book\/AccessibilityCoachingwithBCInteractiveeLearning@BellevueC.onmicrosoft.com\/?ismsaljsauthenabled=true\" aria-disabled=\"false\">Accessibility Coaching<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-bc-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d549924d4851f3dc0f7f4e3d4c2fff16\">Staying on Track without Feeling Overwhelmed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapsibles accordion\" id=\"accordion_9f5922c7-37b7-44f2-a27f-491163c230de\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-primary text-bg-primary\n\t\t text-white\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_9ff9b82f-bae1-4e07-b155-bc49497475e0\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed text-white\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_9ff9b82f-bae1-4e07-b155-bc49497475e0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_9ff9b82f-bae1-4e07-b155-bc49497475e0\">Start Small, Stay Steady<\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_9ff9b82f-bae1-4e07-b155-bc49497475e0\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_9ff9b82f-bae1-4e07-b155-bc49497475e0\" data-parent=\"#accordion_9f5922c7-37b7-44f2-a27f-491163c230de\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_9f5922c7-37b7-44f2-a27f-491163c230de\"><div class=\"card-body bg-light text-dark\">\n<p>You don\u2019t have to tackle everything at once. Choose one aspect, like improving alt text, reformatting headings, or reviewing color contrast and build from there. Every improvement matters.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-primary text-bg-primary\n\t\t text-white\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_781a59a0-da37-4daa-9e5d-30748c3dc096\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed text-white\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_781a59a0-da37-4daa-9e5d-30748c3dc096\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_781a59a0-da37-4daa-9e5d-30748c3dc096\">Make Accessibility Part of Your Routine<\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_781a59a0-da37-4daa-9e5d-30748c3dc096\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_781a59a0-da37-4daa-9e5d-30748c3dc096\" data-parent=\"#accordion_9f5922c7-37b7-44f2-a27f-491163c230de\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_9f5922c7-37b7-44f2-a27f-491163c230de\"><div class=\"card-body bg-light text-dark\">\n<p>Whenever you upload new content or update a module, take a quick moment to check accessibility. The more it becomes part of your regular workflow, the less it feels like extra work.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-primary text-bg-primary\n\t\t text-white\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_e0cec43e-78ef-4c64-bd34-558acfc464eb\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed text-white\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_e0cec43e-78ef-4c64-bd34-558acfc464eb\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_e0cec43e-78ef-4c64-bd34-558acfc464eb\">Use the Tools Available to You<\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_e0cec43e-78ef-4c64-bd34-558acfc464eb\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_e0cec43e-78ef-4c64-bd34-558acfc464eb\" data-parent=\"#accordion_9f5922c7-37b7-44f2-a27f-491163c230de\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_9f5922c7-37b7-44f2-a27f-491163c230de\"><div class=\"card-body bg-light text-dark\">\n<p>Tools like the Canvas Accessibility Checker, Ally, and UDOIT can help you spot and fix issues early. Think of them as partners that guide you, not replacements for your thoughtful design choices.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-primary text-bg-primary\n\t\t text-white\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_ed9eb116-2224-4680-b51f-ba47e71ac313\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed text-white\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_ed9eb116-2224-4680-b51f-ba47e71ac313\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_ed9eb116-2224-4680-b51f-ba47e71ac313\">Keep Learning and Adapting<\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_ed9eb116-2224-4680-b51f-ba47e71ac313\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_ed9eb116-2224-4680-b51f-ba47e71ac313\" data-parent=\"#accordion_9f5922c7-37b7-44f2-a27f-491163c230de\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_9f5922c7-37b7-44f2-a27f-491163c230de\"><div class=\"card-body bg-light text-dark\">\n<p>Accessibility standards and tools evolve. Stay curious, share what you learn with colleagues, and celebrate progress rather than perfection.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-primary text-bg-primary\n\t\t text-white\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_0c065fe1-ccc7-417b-89ce-d86d2030ded5\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed text-white\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_0c065fe1-ccc7-417b-89ce-d86d2030ded5\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_0c065fe1-ccc7-417b-89ce-d86d2030ded5\">Focus on Impact, Not Perfection<\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_0c065fe1-ccc7-417b-89ce-d86d2030ded5\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_0c065fe1-ccc7-417b-89ce-d86d2030ded5\" data-parent=\"#accordion_9f5922c7-37b7-44f2-a27f-491163c230de\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_9f5922c7-37b7-44f2-a27f-491163c230de\"><div class=\"card-body bg-light text-dark\">\n<p>Accessibility is about creating a better experience for real students. Every improvement you make helps someone engage more fully and that\u2019s always worth the effort.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-bc-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bb8ad63d280872d1a8efa330961d3f85\">Closing Thought<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Accessibility is not a finish line; it\u2019s a mindset. When you approach your teaching and course design with accessibility in mind from the start, you create spaces where all students can succeed and that\u2019s the real measure of progress. Continue building your skills and staying up to date by exploring our Guidance for Accessible Materials in Education (GAMEs) course, where you\u2019ll find the latest training, tools, and resources to support your ongoing accessibility journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-button\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary   \" href=\"https:\/\/bc.instructure.com\/enroll\/KMEHDN\" aria-disabled=\"false\">Self Enroll in our GAMEs Course<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An Ongoing Practice Accessibility isn\u2019t a one-time project, it\u2019s an ongoing practice that grows with your course. By taking an accessibility-first approach, you build inclusivity into everything you create rather than trying to fix it later. The good news? Maintaining accessibility doesn\u2019t have to feel overwhelming. 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