Part 5 – Accessibility

The plan for this part is still in development – a more final version will be available by the end of September 2020.

Accessibility and Creative Commons

Discussion

Accessibility is creating web pages that everyone can use, regardless of hardware, software, or sensory, physical, cognitive impairment.

Accessibility Resources

https://webaccess.msu.edu/

https://webaccess.msu.edu/Help_and_Resources/checklist.html

https://www.w3.org/WAI/fundamentals/accessibility-principles/

Creative Commons Resources

https://creativecommons.org/

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Main_Page

https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/licensing-examples/

Helpful blog post about working publicly online, including a creative commons explainer chart

Graphic explaining the different types of creative commons licenses
Image by Xplore licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 

Activity

Write alt-text for bio photo. What is the name of your image file?

Choose a CC license for the website or a piece of your work

Homework