How-To Guides

Creating accessible digital content is easiest when accessibility is considered from the start. SUNY Onondaga Community College supports ongoing learning by providing guidance and resources to help faculty and staff create and maintain accessible digital content.

The resources below link to step-by-step accessibility tutorials developed by SUNY Oswego. These guides walk through best practices and practical techniques for creating accessible digital content across a variety of formats. While the tutorials are hosted by SUNY Oswego, the principles and instructions apply broadly and can be used by SUNY Onondaga Community College faculty and staff to support inclusive, accessible communication.

Documents & Written Content

  • Word Documents

    Text-based documents from Word or Google Docs that may include embedded images, charts, or graphs.

  • PDFs

    Fixed-layout files with text, images, or multimedia used for sharing read-only content across devices.

Presentations & Visual Content

  • Slide Decks

    Presentation files such as PowerPoint or Google Slides containing text, images, charts, or graphs.

  • Charts & Tables

    Visual data such as graphs or tabular information created in Excel or Google Sheets.

Email & Communication

  • Text Emails

    Personal messages sent through Gmail, Apple Mail, or Outlook that may include attachments.

  • Designed Emails

    Marketing or mass emails sent through CRM tools such as Slate, Mailchimp, or Constant Contact.

Media & Interactive Content

  • Multimedia

    Time-based content such as audio, video, podcasts, animations, or reels.

  • Video Conferences

    Real-time virtual meetings using platforms such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or Google Meet.

  • Forms & Interactive Content

    User-driven tools such as surveys, quizzes, or calculators that collect input online.

Web Development

  • Frontend Web

    Visible, interactive site elements such as navigation, buttons, and content built with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

  • Backend Web

    Server-side systems managing data, authentication, and application logic for websites and online services.


Contact

For questions about digital accessibility, to report an accessibility concern, request guidance, make recommendations, or request accessibility training, please contact the Electronic Information Technology Accessibility (EITA) Committee at eita@sunyocc.edu.