Students

• Web pages must keep focus visible and unobstructed (SC 2.4.11/2.4.13) so you never lose your place.
• Buttons, menus, and drag interactions need keyboard alternatives (SC 2.1.1, 2.5.7).
• All course images, charts, and infographics require meaningful alternative text per WebAIM guidance.

When you find issues, include evidence from the tools campus teams use:

• Accessibility Insights FastPass (Edge/Chrome) for quick WCAG checks.
• WebAIM WAVE browser extension for headings, contrast, and form labels.
• DubBot campus scans (request via accessibility@arizona.edu) for recurring issues on college sites.

Attach screenshots or exported reports when submitting an Access Report.

Ask instructors to run Microsoft Accessibility Checker before sharing Word, PowerPoint, or Excel files. For PDFs, request tagged versions following the Adobe remediation guide so reading order and labels make sense on screen readers.

If you receive slides without alt text or captions, reference the Document & Media hub when requesting fixes.

Official accommodation processes, documentation submission, and Access Consultant appointments are managed by the Disability Resource Center. For the most accurate, up-to-date procedures and to register or renew services, go directly to the DRC student portal: https://drc.arizona.edu/students/connect-drc.

Use the caption toggle in Panopto and Zoom recordings. If captions are inaccurate, request edits through your instructor or the UCATT Multimedia team.

• For live classes, request CART/ASL via the DRC form at least 5 business days prior.
• Download transcripts when available for studying offline.
• Report inaccessible platforms (e.g., textbook tools) via the Access Report form.

Use the Campus Accessibility map to scout routes, seating, and parking. When events lack interpreters or captions, notify organizers and DRC.

Need immediate help? Contact 520-621-3268.

• Speechify Premium (free with @arizona.edu) – activate via incognito browser, then use the web app, Chrome extension, desktop app, or iOS/Android for natural voices and playlist-style reading.
• Microsoft Edge Read Aloud & Immersive Reader – open textbooks in Edge, select the “A” icon to hear content, change speed, or highlight text.
• Arizona Ally – convert Brightspace files into audio (MP3), HTML, EPUB, BeeLine Reader, or selectable-text PDFs.
• Additional readers: Balabolka, Central Access Reader, NaturalReader, Capti Voice, Adobe Read Out Loud, and Voice Dream mobile apps.

• Live captions – JamWorks, Just Press Record, Maestra, Chrome Live Caption, Apple Live Caption (Mac/iPhone), and Microsoft Live Captions (Windows 11) offer automated speech-to-text.
• Note taking apps – OneNote, JamWorks, Notability, Genio (Glean/Sonocent), Evernote + Penultimate provide synced audio/text capture. UA recommends alternatives to Otter.ai because of data policies.
• Voice input – Dragon NaturallySpeaking, Office 365 Dictate, Quillsoft WordQ, and built-in Apple/Microsoft dictation support hands-free writing.

• Magnification – ZoomText (free home license with UA email), Microsoft Magnifier, macOS Vision tools, and Fusion (JAWS + ZoomText) for combined speech/magnification.
• Screen readers – JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack, Microsoft Narrator, and Fusion provide full-page reading; UA students can request sponsored JAWS/Fusion licenses.
• Readability aids – BeeLine Reader overlays, SS Overlay color filters, and concept-mapping apps (C-Map, XMind, Gliffy) support focus and organization.
• Braille & EPUB – Duxbury Braille Translator, RoboBraille for quick conversions, and Thorium Reader for EPUB files.

• Microsoft toolkit – Ease of Access settings, Immersive Reader in Teams/OneNote, Edge Read Aloud, and color filters tutorials.
• Apple accessibility – macOS/iOS accessibility overview, literacy tools, Voice Control/Dictation, and Live Caption guides.
• Campus services – UA Library Accessibility Services, 24/7 IT Support, THINK TANK workshops, OSCR labs, and UITS student resources can help install or troubleshoot devices.

• Aira – on-demand visual interpretation via trained agents; UA partners can request passes for campus navigation.
• Be My Eyes – volunteers and enterprise partners provide visual assistance calls, including Specialized Help for tech support.
• AppleVis – community-driven guides, app directories, and podcasts focused on VoiceOver users across iOS, macOS, and watchOS.
• National Federation of the Blind (NFB) – advocacy, scholarships, tech resources, and local chapters for networking.
• American Council of the Blind (ACB) – community events, podcasts, and advocacy updates covering low-vision tools.
• American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) – research, policy briefs, and the AFB CareerConnect mentoring network.

• DO-IT Center (University of Washington) – postsecondary accessibility playbooks, AccessSTEM/AccessComputing communities, and mentoring programs.
• CAST & AEM Center – Accessible Educational Materials guidance for digital textbooks, STEM content, and assistive technology selection.
• National Center for College Students with Disabilities (NCCSD) – DREAM student network, resource clearinghouse, and the Campus Disability Resource Database.
• HEATH Resource Center – transition guides, financial aid info, and disability support directories tailored to college students.
• EDUCAUSE IT Accessibility Community Group – higher-ed IT professionals sharing procurement, policy, and tooling practices.
• Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) – conference sessions and webinars focused on campus disability services and instructional design.
• National Deaf Center on Postsecondary Outcomes – guidance on interpreting, captioning, and inclusive campus climate for deaf and hard-of-hearing students.
• CSUN Assistive Technology Conference – annual U.S. event showcasing education-focused AT research, vendor demos, and recorded sessions.
• Arizona Technology Access Program (AZTAP) – statewide assistive technology demonstrations, device loans, and training with strong ties to schools and universities.
• VRATE Conference – annual Phoenix-based assistive technology conference connecting students, educators, and disability professionals across Arizona.