Digital Content Accessibility
Buffalo State is committed to providing equity in content accessibility for barrier free learning. Student Accessibility Services works collaboratively with our faculty and staff to ensure that content is accessible to all our students. SAS supports the use of assistive technology to promote equal access for students who experience challenges with reading, comprehension, note-taking, and writing.
If you encounter any accessibility barriers while using the Buffalo State website or course materials—such as difficulty navigating content, using assistive technology, or accessing digital documents—we want to hear from you. Please let us know by completing our Accessibility Concern Form
Your feedback helps us identify and resolve issues quickly and ensures that all students have equal access to our content and services.
Visit the Accessibility Checklist for Word and PowerPoint for assistance with creating accessible MS Word documents and PowerPoint slides.
Visit the Accessibility Checklist for PDFs for assistance with creating accessible PDF documents.
For immediate assistance, email us at: contentaccess@buffalostate.edu
Video Series
Explore accessibility with a brief training on the importance of creating accessible content, as well as step-by-step tutorials on how to add proper headings, alt text, descriptive hyperlinks and create accessible tables.
Access Made Simple: Video Series: How To's
Come along to understand what it's like to navigate a computer screen for someone who is fully blind. These videos present real examples of barriers and obstacles learners with disabilities may face when navigating inaccessible digital content.
Enroll in Deque University for module-based learning:
Deque University provides access to courses that address accessibility in customer service, course content creation and web accessibility. Learn how to provide services as a higher education professional with accessibility in mind. Request Deque Registration
Recommended Deque Trainings:
Fast Track to Accessibility (Role-Specific, for Beginners) 1.0:
- Fast Track to Accessibility for Any Role (Non-Technical)
Document Accessibility "Deep Dive" & IAAP ADS Certification Preparation 1.2:
- Accessibility Fundamentals- Disabilities, Guidelines, and Laws
- MS Word Accessibility Techniques
- MS PowerPoint Accessibility Techniques
- Web Accessibility Testing: Basic Methods and Tools
- Web Accessibility Testing: Screen Readers
Other Courses:
- Basic PDF Accessibility