Research Tools: Ensure Accessibility
| Implement captions, alt text, or screen-reader-friendly formats to make your digital materials usable for people with disabilities. |
Colorgorical
Tool to generate color palettes for charts and graphs.
Type: Design
Access: Free
Where Can I Access It?: From personal computer or any campus computer lab
Availability: Web-based
Skill Level: Basic
Potential Use Cases: Ideal for students creating accessible, readable charts in data visualization assignments.
Coolors
Tool to select color palette/theme for figure plotting and/or design.
Type: Design
Access: Free
Where Can I Access It?: From personal computer or any campus computer lab
Availability: Web-based
Skill Level: Basic
Potential Use Cases: Great for students designing posters, data visuals, or presentations that need cohesive color schemes.
WAVE (Web Accessibility Evaluation Tool)
Browser extension that allows you to evaluate web content for accessibility issues.
Type: Accessibility
Access: Free
Where Can I Access It?: Web-based
Availability: Web-based
Skill Level: Basic
Potential Use Cases: Students who need to check accessibility compliance when building websites.
LSU Resources
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Equipment on CampusA list of various computer workstations, equipment, and software that are available for LSU Faculty, Staff, and Students to utilizes in various departments and labs across the Baton Rouge campus.
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Assistive TechnologyAn overview of the various tools and resources available from LSU to help students with physical, visual, and learning disabilities achieve their academic goals.