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The Art of the Description: How to Write Alt Text for Everyone

Write better image descriptions with 5 simple tips

In a world of digital-content, images are often a key part of how we communicate. For students who use screen readers, a picture isn't worth a thousand words -- unless it has effective alt text....

Posted: October 9, 2025, 9:36 AM

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All About Links - USM October Accessibility Newsletter

Sponsored by the USM Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation

The October issue of the USM Digital Accessibility Newsletter is now available. Here's what's inside: Why Links and Navigation Matter Accessible Links in 5 Minutes: Your Quick Fix Guide Tools...

Posted: October 8, 2025, 10:56 AM

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Add metadata to tests & question banks in the October Ultra Release

Improved student experience for fill-in-the-blank tests

The October Ultra release is a lightweight update featuring a valuable feature for faculty assessment management, allowing easier reuse of test questions and question banks.  Instructors can...

Posted: October 2, 2025, 10:51 AM

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