10.7 Charts/Graphs Accessibility

Provide a full description so that visually impaired students understand the content.

Consider using a Microsoft Word document to create a description and insert the document next to the chart or graph

Points: 3 (Essential)

QM Alignment: 8.2

Overview

Building on standard 10.4, any charts, graphs, and diagrams should also be accurately described for students.

Tips

• Complex figures should have rich descriptions
• Figures should be usable in black and white
• Consider sharing data tables alongside graphs or charts.
  • MyOpenMath is a free and open source math homework system that provides an accessibility option for text alternatives for charts.
• Slow Reveal Graphs is a pedagogical technique for enhancing student interpretation of graphs by successively revealing and discussing components of a graph or chart or diagram.
• Use the Canvas Math Editor to create accessible math equations.

Resources

• Making charts accessible
  • Complex Images for All Learners: A Guide to Make Visual Content Accessible
  • How to make charts and graphs more accessible
  • Charts & accessibility
• Visualization for the blind
• Accessible Equations
• Canvas Accessibility Checklist