Before teaching 

  • Produce all materials as structured, accessible, screen-reader-compatible documents by default — not adapted only on request once a problem has already occurred. 

  • Add meaningful alt text to any image, chart, or diagram used in teaching materials. 

  • Check that exam papers will be produced in an accessible format well before the assessment date, not the week of the exam itself. 

During teaching 

  • Describe diagrams, charts, and any visual content aloud rather than saying 'as you can see here' and moving on. 

  • Avoid relying on pointing or gesture alone to reference something on screen or on a board. 

  • Ask, rather than assume, before offering physical guidance around the room. 

After teaching 

  • Confirm agreed adjustments have actually reached everyone responsible for delivering an assessment, not just recorded on a file that an invigilator may never see. 

  • Ask the student directly what support genuinely helps, rather than defaulting to a standard equipment list. 

  • Provide a written or audio description of any visual content shared during the session, for later reference.

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