RVA Special Ed Consultant & Tutor

05/13/2025

Ever worry if your website is fully accessible? Worry no more. We’ve created an easy guide and checklist.

ACCESSIBLE WEBSITES
SKIP/DESCRIPTIVE LINKS —
SKIP LINK: Please provide a "Skip to main content" link for screen reader and keyboard users. DESCRIPTIVE LINKS: Use link text that describes the destination ("Learn more about our services" instead of "Click here"). Please label the play button on videos "play."

DEAF & BLIND ACCESSIBLE —
Please provide alt text for images, icons, and non-text content. CAPTIONS & TRANSCRIPT: Include captions for videos and transcripts for audio content.

TEXT & FONTS — RESIZE TEXT: Text should be resizable up to 200% without losing functionality. FONTS: San Sarid fonts (like Arial, Helvetica, Verdana) are generally preferred for screen readability due to their clear letterforms and even stroke width.

COLOR — COLOR CONTRAST: Ensure sufficient contrast between text and background. Avoid relying solely on color: Use more than just color to convey information (e.g., add text labels).

VISUALS — FLASHING: Content should not flash more than 3 times per second. VISIBLE FOCUS: Interactive elements must have a visible focus indicator (a border or glow). AVOID IMAGE CAROUSELS & SLIDERS: They can be challenging for screen readers to navigate.

NAVIGATION — KEYBOARD NAVIGATION: Ensure all functionality is keyboard-accessible. Maintain consistent layout and navigation. LABELS: Properly label form fields, include error messages, and use a logical tab order. Use structured headings (H1, H2, H3) for content. INSTRUCTIONS: Provide clear guidance for forms and interactions. ERROR HANDLING: Offer helpful error messages with correction suggestions.

ACCESSIBILITY — LANGUAGE: Please use plain language; avoid jargon where possible. Set the correct language in your HTML (). RESPONSIVE DESIGN: Ensure accessibility across devices and screen sizes. Test your site with screen readers like NVDA, JAWS, or VoiceOver. ARIA ROLES: Use ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) roles and attributes correctly and sparingly.

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The Center for Family Involvement is affiliated with: VCU School of Education Association of University Centers on Disabilities Partnership for People with Disabilities

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09/27/2024

We take a look at the future of Disability Services in Higher Education and how to create inclusive learning environments that benefit all students.

09/22/2024

02/27/2024

This month is Poverty Awareness Month.
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According to a study done by Drexel University in 2020, they found that over half of autistic children live in low-income households (household income below 200% of the federal poverty level, or FPL, with an income of $48,500 for a family of four) and 30% live in very low-income households (household income below 100% of the FPL, $24,250 for a family of four).
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This can put a significant burden on autistic individuals and their families. Even with safety net programs, autistic children often face material hardship. This is even more applicable for autistic minority groups.
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Through companies like Soar 365 and Commonwealth Autism's Career Readiness and Employment program, we aim to lift autistic individuals out of poverty into gainful employment.
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02/27/2024

➡️ We've just added a second date for this valuable opportunity!

➡️ Schedule a free 30-minute slot for our planning clinic with Special Abilities Network as part of their Special Needs Master Class series, designed to give families the 1:1 coaching they need through their 3-step Special Needs Planning process.

➡️ This session will provide you with an overview of the Special Needs Planning process including the importance of understanding the cost of care of your loved one, identifying the funding strategy you can build to meet the costs of care, understanding the various legal protections that you can consider to protect your loved one as well as any assets you may leave for them in the future, how to build and develop a care plan for your loved one that will provide detailed instructions on their support needs, and finally how to pull all of this information together into an executable special needs master plan you can share with others.

➡️ Register here: https://htru.io/SG3N

02/27/2024

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