People who are blind

• Software will not interact with a screenreader (i.e. key information on the screen will not be verbalized)

• PDFs formatted as images without proper tagging structure. so the screen reader just says "image"

• Images do not have alternate text attached to them, so the screen reader just says "image"

• Hyperlinks are not given descriptive labels (i.e. just saying "click here").

People with low vision

• Webpages cluttered with too much content make it difficult for screen magnifiers to locate specific information.

• Inconsistent page layouts also can create confusion.

People who are deaf

• Audio is not paired with a transcript.

• Video is not paired with captioning.

• Online class discussions are not paired with a text equivalent.

People who are hard-of-hearing

• Audio is not paired with a transcript.

• Video is not paired with captioning.

• Online class discussions are not paired with a text equivalent.

People with mobility impairments 

• Time limits in quizzes or chat discussions may not be sufficient for students using alternative input systems like on-screen keyboards.

• Online forms not fillable using voice recognition software

People with cognitive impairments

• Webpages cluttered with too much content can be overwhelming.

• Inconsistent page layouts also can create confusion.