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Regardless of your course's modality, best practices in Universal Design for Learning and instructional design can help create an accessible, intuitive, and easy-to-navigate learning environment for all students. 

Keeping accessibility in mind helps everyone have a better learning experience. Here are a few tips that can enhance the learning environment for all students: 

• Use the default font in Brightspace (Lato, 19 px).
• Use Brightspace document templates (these are key in creating user-friendly, accessible, and interactive content in Brightspace). Rather than uploading a Word document or PDF with your content, create a webpage in Brightspace and use a document template to create responsive, mobile-friendly, and accessible content that your students can easily access.
• Include alternative text for any images in your course. 

For more tips on improving the accessibility and usability of your Brightspace course, visit the Brightspace Course Design Tips knowledge base article. 

Faculty and staff members are encouraged to register for training sessions periodically listed in the Buffalo State Workshop Registration System, and/or contact SAS Content Access for support.