- Is the PDF part of your required course materials?
- Yes: Move on to step 2.
- No: Remove the PDF from your course until you’ve finished making your required course materials accessible. See the Digital Accessibility Instructor Guide: Prioritization Strategies.
- Do you have the original source file e.g., a Microsoft Word document?
- Yes: Replace the PDF with the original file. It is easier to make these formats accessible.
- No: Continue to next question.
- Could the document be a Canvas page?
- Yes. Recreate the content directly in Canvas. Canvas has built-in tools and resources to identify and address accessibility issues.
- No. Continue to next question.
- Is the content available from the OSU Libraries?
- Yes. Link to the content using a persistent link. A persistent link or permalink connects to the article or resource in the library databases or journal subscription.
If you need assistance finding resources in the OSU Libraries databases or creating a persistent link, please contact [email protected] or use the Live Chat on the library home page. - No. Continue to next question.
- Yes. Link to the content using a persistent link. A persistent link or permalink connects to the article or resource in the library databases or journal subscription.
- Is the document a form?
- Yes. Recreate the form using Microsoft Forms or Qualtrics.
- No. Continue to next question.
- Is the document a scanned copy of an article or book chapter?
- Yes. Check with the OSU Libraries for alternative formats. Scanned copies of texts are likely not accessible and might constitute a copyright violation and should be avoided.
If you have questions about scanned content, please contact [email protected] or use the Live Chat on the library home page.
See the Accessibility Tips for Library Resources for additional suggestions. - No. Continue to next question.
- Yes. Check with the OSU Libraries for alternative formats. Scanned copies of texts are likely not accessible and might constitute a copyright violation and should be avoided.
- Where can I get help if none of these options work for me?
- Connect with the OSU Digital Accessibility Community on Teams for advice.