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Canvas statement on Accessibility for All
Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act issued in the United States federal government
If an accessibility statement does not exist for a particular technology, a statement should be included that explains that the accessibility statement does not exist.
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Use a limited number of font styles (1-3) that are easy to read on a computer screen (e.g., Arial, Verdana, etc.). Use appropriate fonts and spacing to avoid readability issues (e.g., over-crowded lines/words).
Use heading levels/styles (as opposed to bold text for headings) to create a consistent structure/hierarchy of sections.
Use text formatting, color-coding, and/or graphics/animations purposefully, not just to add “interest” (e.g., use bullets/numbered lists to convey key points or group like items, reserve underlining for hyperlinks only, minimize use of italics, etc.).
Use color judiciously to ensure sufficient contrast between the text and background. Supplement color-coding with formatting elements such as bold and italic (i.e., do not rely on color-coding alone to convey meaning).
Avoid the use of blinking text and/or any content that flashes more than 3 times per second.
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