Ask LUDIAAccessibility Starting Point Guide
Connecting with the Community
These starting points support the emails, messages, and social media posts that reach parents, families, and caregivers across your school community, so that everyone can read, hear, and act on what you share.
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Pathway 3 · Accessibility for Learning Communities
Disability-Inclusive Communications Guidelines
United Nations
Covers respectful language and accessible format together, for emails, social posts, documents, and multimedia. Includes checklists and an Easy Read version.
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Pathway 3 · Accessibility for Learning Communities
Accessible Social Media
accessible-social.com
A reference guide for accessible posts: image descriptions, video captions, accessible hashtags and emojis, colour contrast, and platform-specific guidance.
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Pathway 3 · Accessibility for Learning Communities
Plain Language and Easy Read
Center on Disability
Clear-writing guidance for letters, newsletters, and notices, covering plain language and Easy Read so messages reach every parent, family, and caregiver.
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Pathway 2 · Foundations
Accessibility Basics
NCADEMI
Nine core skills for accessible content: alt text, captions, clear writing, colour, headings, links, lists, tables, and text contrast.
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Pathway 6 · No-Cost Digital Resources
Image Accessibility Creator
No-cost AI tool, ASU EdPlus at Arizona State University
Drafts alt text and longer descriptions for the photos and graphics in your posts and emails. Use it for drafts only, and always review and refine the draft before using it.
Please note: before using digital tools, refer to data protection and privacy requirements.
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