Staff Specific Questions

How do I ensure our department materials or Sharepoint sites are accessible? 

Email intake@harford.edu for support and to stay informed about campus-wide web accessibility efforts.  Put “ACCESSIBILITY” in the subject line of the email. Response times will vary depending on the complexity of the question. 

How do I make our social media posts accessible? 

Add alt text to images, use camel case for hashtags (#DigitalAccessibility), limit emoji use, provide image descriptions, caption videos, and avoid posting text as images without alternative text. 

Questions? Contact Lauren Raygor , Manager, Social Media & Engagement 

What tools does Harford Community College provide to help create accessible content? 

Harford provides licenses for specific tools like XXXXX, and utilizes accessibility checkers native within Microsoft Office. 

How do I check if my content is accessible? 

Use built-in accessibility checkers in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and Brightspace. 

What do I do if I inherit or need to use inaccessible content? 

First, check if accessible alternatives already exist. If not, prioritize remediating the most critical content and developing a plan for addressing the rest.