Library Guides: Open Educational Resources (OER): Evaluate OER Accessibility

OER and Accessibility

Check the About or FAQ page of the OER repository to look for accessibility information.
Some repositories may also have a tag stating they are accessible. This could be a site-wide accessibility statement or an accessibility statement on the individual resource.
Some repositories have an accessibility search limiter you can apply during your search.

Look for an accessibility statement referring to WCAG 2.0 AA.
Search for accessibility in the item description or in the advanced search features.
Look for a VPAT (Voluntary Product Accessibility Template)
Use Blackboard Ally through D2L to assess usability

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IHCC Accessibility Checklist
Use this list of best-practices to determine if your digital resources are accessible.
IHCC Z-Degree Course Material Equity and Accessibility Rubric
This rubric can help you identify opportunities to adapt and improve the equity of an OER for inclusion in IHCC's Z-degree pathway.

WAVE Web Accessibility Evaluation Tool
Conveniently available as a free browser extension, WAVE identifies potential accessibility and Web Content Accessibility Guideline (WCAG) errors on web pages so they can be corrected.
CUNY Accessibility Toolkit for Open Educational Resources (OER)
This site provides help on creating accessible content, evaluating the accessibility of OER sites, and accessibility best practices.
MinnState Webinar: Open Educational Resources and Accessibility 7/21/21
MinnState webinar with helpful principles, resources, and tips for making your no-cost instructional materials accessible.