Frequently Asked Questions - General

General FAQs

Where can I find electronic versions of books/articles?

There are websites with hundreds of digital versions of books. Below are some options.

Library Search (UC Berkeley) Electronic Book and Text Collections (UC Berkeley) Internet Archive Google Books Google Scholar...

What are some of the laws in this area?

The ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990) prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities by public entities. Title II of ADA prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in all services, programs, and activities provided to the public by State and local governments Title III of ADA prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in the activities of...

What are first steps I can take to make my course content accessible?

Ensure captioning is available on your videos Ensure all files are searchable and can be read by a screenreader Go through our Best Practices page to see what to avoid and how to structure course material See our Adding Accessible Readings to bCourses page if you are distributing content on bCourses

Are there examples of accessible & inaccessible files?

Yes, please click on the links below to view and download versions of both. The examples below are of the exact same pages of a book.

Accessible Version

Non-Accessible Version

Is there support available to faculty?

Absolutely. Please see our page, Support Resources for Faculty, for a chart of available support options on campus.

What is course content?

Any informational material that is required for participation or understanding content such as assigned readings, video recordings, exams, and any other material needed for learning.