CREATEd Co-Design Toolkit
from the Center for Research Use in Education
Accessibility
Our team is committed to providing a website experience that is accessible to all visitors.
If you use assistive technology (such as a Braille reader, a screen reader, or TTY) and the format of any material on this website interferes with your ability to access information, please contact us at crue-info@udel.edu. To enable us to respond in a manner most helpful to you, please indicate the nature of your accessibility problem, the preferred format in which to receive the material, the web address of the requested material, and your contact information. Users who need accessibility assistance can also contact us by phone through the Federal Information Relay Service at 1-800-877-8339 for TTY/Voice communication.
Accessibility Design Guidelines
Our website has been designed with the following accessibility guidelines in mind:
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We strive to comply with WCAG 2.1 AA website accessibility standards.
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The site's text is optimized to work with screen readers, such as:
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Windows + Firefox or Chrome: NVDA (Free reader)
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Mac + Safari: Voiceover (Built-in reader)
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Android + Chrome: Talkback (Built-in reader)
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iOS + Safari: Voiceover (Built-in reader)
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Our website includes a variety of features to support access to information regardless of ability or technology. These include:
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Alternate text for images
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A mobile layout optimized for mobile device screens
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Appropriate color contrast between text and background elements
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Logical header and paragraph tagging for use by screen readers
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Logical tabbing sequence between and labelling of links for keyboard-driven navigation
While we strive to adhere to guidelines and standards for accessibility and usability, it is not always possible to do so in all areas of the website. For example, PDF documents and Google Docs are not yet accessible, but we are happy to provide alternate material formats upon request. If you have difficulty accessing the site, any documents, or have any comments or feedback, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Browser Accessibility Information
Many popular browsers contain built-in accessibility tools:
Additional Plug-ins
Adobe Reader is required to view and print PDF documents that appear on this website. To download this program for free, visit the Adobe website.
To read PDF documents with a screen reader, please visit the Adobe Reader Accessibility website, which provides useful tools and resources.
Feedback
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of this website. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers by contacting us at crue-info@udel.edu. We will respond to feedback/requests regarding accessibility support within 48 hours.