Module5: Making Flash Accessible

Module 5 contains eleven webpages. All webpages are not required to be completed; you may start and stop at any point.

Estimated Time to Complete: 4 Hours

Objectives

Upon completion of Module 5, you will be able to:

Identify accessibility issues related to Macromedia Flash MX Professional 2004.
Describe the basics of labeling Flash elements.
Control the order in which elements appear.
Create accessible animation files.
Create captioning for audio files in Flash presentations.
Discuss different solutions on how to publish content to a course management system.
State the time commitment involved in making Flash accessible.

Overview

Macromedia Flash software is becoming more widely used in many different commercial and educational environments to create web pages, animations, and movies. Earlier versions of Flash were almost completely inaccessible for people with disabilities. However, the new Flash MX Professional 2004 system and the new Flash 6 Player have been updated for accessibility. With a little work, and a little practice, developers can create accessible Flash presentations.

This module will discuss the issues that individuals with disabilities have with Flash and introduce you to the new accessibility features in Flash MX. You will be provided with tools, tips and design to help you create accessible Flash presentations that are more usable for everyone. The process of how to integrate Flash into course management systems, such as Blackboard and WebCT will also be discussed.

Prerequisite Knowledge:

To gain the most from Module 5, you should have familiarity with:

Use of Macromedia Flash, such as groups, movies, and buttons.

Note: If you are new to using Flash, visit the Macromedia Flash Tutorial

The next page presents version information for software and the various files that are used in Module 5.

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