Staff Resources
This page brings together essential tools, services, and guidance to support Oakland University staff in creating digitally accessible content. Resources are organized by topic and developed in partnership with campus units to ensure the information remains current, accessible, and aligned with university standards.
eSpace, Files, Videos, and Images
Overview
- ADA Title II Compliance QuickStart eSpace
- Full or Partial eSpace Remediation Request
- OUWB ADA Title II Quick Start Guide
Creating Accessible Content
- Accessible Text Formatting
- Accessible Documents
- Accessible Document Formatting Demonstration (Video - Approx. 2 min)
- Color Contrast and Accessibility
- PDF Accessibility Guide
- Video Captioning and Transcription
- Creating Accessible Videos with Zoom and YouTube (Video - Approx. 7 min)
- Accessible Images
- Compliant Email Signature Guidelines
Accessible Templates
- Google Slides Presentation Template
- Powerpoint Cover Slide Templates
- Powerpoint Ending Slide Templates
- Powerpoint Internal Slide Templates
Checking Accessibility
- Digital Accessibility Checklist (You will be prompted to make a copy of the file)
- Brickfield to Panorama Transition Guide - for eSpace
- Intro to Panorama - for eSpace (Video - Approx. 2 minutes)
- Panorama Quick Start Guide - for eSpace
- OUWB Panorama Quick Start Guide
- Panorama User Guide - for eSpace
- OUWB Panorama User Guide
- How to use DocHub (Video - Approx. 2 minutes)
- DocHub login - File accessibility checker outside of Moodle and eSpace (click DocHub in left hand navigation)
- Google Drive (Docs, Sheets, Slides) - Grackle (details can be found in the document accessibility tab)
- Google Doc Accessibility using Grackle (Video - Approx. 8 min)
- Microsoft (Office) 365 Document Accessibility
- PDF Accessibility using Adobe Acrobat Pro
Website and Mobile Applications
- ADA Compliance Web page
- ADA Compliance Help Videos (Videos - Approx. 4 min each)
- Contact Your Account Manager - If you have questions about accessibility or need tailored guidance, your assigned account manager is available to help.
Software and IT Applications
- Application and technology review process - required for all applications and software
- IT Technology Review Request
- University enterprise IT applications that are administered by UTS will be reviewed on a periodic basis for accessibility compliance including all on-campus and cloud applications. Please contact the OU Support Portal for any questions regarding these applications. For all other departmental applications, please contact your administrators.
