Accessibility Statement

VCU Libraries is actively committed to increasing the accessibility and usability of the works we produce and/or host. We welcome feedback about accessibility issues our users encounter so that we can work to mitigate them. Please email us with your questions and comments at liboacc@vcu.edu.

Accessibility features of the web version of this resource

The web version of this resource has been designed with accessibility in mind by incorporating the following features:

Organization of content

• Section headings and subheadings are formatted with paragraph styles to ensure screen reader compatibility.
• Sections appear in sequential order and are reflected in the corresponding Table of Contents
• List structures (numbered and unnumbered) are used

Font size and formatting

• Font size is 12 point or higher for body text
• Font size is 9 point or higher for footnotes, endnotes, and table captions
• Font size can be enlarged by 200 per cent in webbook or ebook formats without needing to scroll side to side.
• Font choices are informed by accessibility, with consideration given to line weight and letter spacing to ensure readability.
• Font color and background color provide adequate contrast for readability.
• No known repeated characters or excessive spaces

Visual and multimedia elements

• All non-decorative images contain alternative text
• Charts, graphs, and math equations contain alternative text or include a complete written description
• Visuals do not rely on color alone to convey meaning
• Video and audio files provide captions and/or transcripts, as well as a brief description of the item’s content and purpose
• Tables include row and column headers, adequate cell padding, and contain no merged or split cells.

Hyperlinks

• Hyperlink text describes the destination of the link and opens in the same window.
• If a link will open or download a file (like a PDF or Excel file), a textual reference is included in the link information (e.g., [PDF]).
• Link text is underlined, and the full web addresses for all links are available in the back matter of the book for those using a print copy.

Alternative modes of access

In addition to the web version, other formats are available for download from the book homepage. Look for the “Download this book” drop-down menu to select the file type you want. Available file formats include:

• EPUB
• Print PDF
• Digital PDF
• XML

If you have trouble accessing this material, please contact us at liboacc@vcu.edu.

This accessibility statement has been adopted and adapted from Accessibility Statement and Appendix A: Checklist for Accessibility found in Accessibility Toolkit – 2nd Edition by BCcampus, and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.