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A table is a grid of cells arranged in rows and columns that organizes information. If they are not formatted correctly, tables can pose accessibility issues because screen readers often read them in a linear order, which can make the information confusing.

This article introduces Ask Stomper, a chatbot designed to assist students with common inquiries related to university services.

E-transcripts are a tool that allow other Minnstate institutions to pull transfer transcripts from other Minnstate institutions at no cost to the student.

Overview of the Transfer of Credit Appeal options for students that have already completed the Transfer of Credit Review Process.

Captions, audio descriptions, and transcripts are tools that make media more flexible and usable in different learning situations. Captions show spoken words and key sounds as on‑screen text, supporting viewing in noisy or quiet environments. Audio descriptions add spoken explanations of important visual details, helping clarify what is happening on screen. Transcripts provide a text version of the media content, making it easy to review, search, or use materials in a text‑based format.

Videos and audio content rely on sound and visuals that some users cannot perceive. Include captions, transcripts, or audio descriptions to ensure all users can access the content.

Excel software is highly visual and relies on spatial relationships, like rows and columns, which aren’t always conveyed clearly through assistive technology. Issues such as merged cells, missing headers, and unlabeled charts can disrupt the logical reading order.

Microsoft PowerPoint is the recommended tool to create internal slide decks and presentations shared within the university. PowerPoint has accessibility tools like heading styles, alt text, an accessibility checker, and more.

Microsoft Word is the recommended format for internal documents shared within the university. Word has accessibility tools like heading styles, alt text, an accessibility checker, and more.

The document outlines common registration error codes encountered by students at Minnesota State University, Mankato, explaining their meanings and offering guidance on how to resolve them.

This article is for faculty, staff, and students to create a free EDUCAUSE account through Minnesota State University, Mankato’s membership to gain access to resources on topics like IT, academic technology, teaching and learning, library resources, student success, and more. Explore research and data, publications, Community Groups, professional development, events, and more.

Forms can pose accessibility challenges because they often rely on visual cues, complex layouts, or unlabeled fields that screen readers cannot interpret. Making forms accessible ensures that everyone can easily read, complete, and submit them independently.

This document outlines the registration appeal process for students who miss course deadlines due to extenuating circumstances. It details the steps for appealing to add, drop, withdraw from a course, or change the grading method

If graphics and images are not made accessible, these elements create barriers to understanding and usability. Ensure there is alt text and appropriate color contrast and formatting applied to graphics and images.

Checking for accessibility is a critical step to ensure content meets the required digital accessibility standards and works for everyone. Before publishing or sharing content, always check it by using both automatic checkers and manually reviewing with human judgement and assistive technologies.