²Ø¾«¸ó is committed to ensuring that its communications are accessible, inclusive, and welcoming to all members of our community. While accessibility is a responsibility we must uphold, Xavier’s standard extends beyond minimum compliance. We strive to incorporate accessibility best practices into every aspect of our communications—from digital and printed materials to social media, video, presentations, and visual content. This checklist is designed to help members of the Xavier community consistently apply those practices and ensure that the information we share can be accessed, understood, and experienced by the widest possible audience.

Images

  • Have I included an image description for every image?

 

Logos and Brand Identity

  • Do I have approval to use any logos? Is the logo distorted or inappropriately placed?
  • Does this align with our communications and marketing goals and strategies?

 

Video and Animations

  • Are my videos captioned? Are my captions accurate? Have they been copy edited?
  • Do my videos have strong enough color contrast?
  • Are the animations I use accessible? Are they optional?
  • Do I have any flashing content that should be removed?

 

Text and Written Copy

  • Do I use inclusive language? Have I taken out any ableist or othering language?
  • Who is my audience? Is this written in plain language?
  • Have I removed special characters or symbols that could be difficult for a screen reader to interpret?
  • For printed materials, have I avoided paper that has a glare?

Social Media

  • Have I added an image description to every image? Remember, screenshots, infographics, and charts are all images and must have image descriptions.
  • Are my hashtags at the very end of my post? Did I use CamelCase?
  • Are my emojis necessary? If so, are they used in moderation?
  • Have I made it very clear where every link is going?

 

PowerPoint Presentations

  • Is my font size at least 18-point?
  • Did I use sans serif fonts?
  • Have I provided sufficient white space?
  • Did I include alt text or captions for my visuals?
  • Are my slides easy to read and in the order I intended? Do I have too many words on screen?
  • Do I have sufficient contrast between my text and background colors?
  • Do I have an accessible alternate format of my presentation that I can share with those who request it?

Source: National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability