How do I ensure the accessibility of online course content?

1. Request your Reserves [see the "Course Reserves (For Faculty)" guide to get started]:

For new requests for film, please include a note in the field, "Notify Library Staff," saying they require closed captioning.
For digitization requests, please add a note in the, "Notify Library Staff," field that details any required accommodation.
PDFs should at least be scanned at 300 ppi resolution and greyscale (for black and white) in order to guarantee better OCR results. If documents require color, then these docs should be scanned as RGB documents. The scanners in the libraries have an OCR setting.
The Libraries will assist with clearing permissions and assessing fair use of material requested through Reserves. For more information regarding copyright issues, see the Copyright & Fair Use For Faculty guide.

2. See 'Making Materials Accessible' on the 'Course Content' tab of the Accessibility Resources guide.

3. Student Disability Services (StudentDisability@newschool.edu) can help students source accessible materials directly from publishers.

4. Install the accessibility toolbar, Read&Write for Google Chrome, and recommend to your students.