Learning Hub Accessibility

We are working towards the design of course content meeting the following accessibility guidelines: 

• A clear heading structure to ensure they follow a logical structure and are easy to navigate. Instructions to move on from the current page in the form of a button, typically labelled ‘Next’. 
• The language used on the website is plain English – no jargon or unnecessary language is used, and where subject specific terms are used, these are clearly defined. 
• Images and graphics having alternative text (Alt Text) for screen reader users. 
• Where links to third party and external content is provided, the text will clearly describe the destination of that link, or the action that clicking on that link will allow you to do. 
• Ensuring that no Information is exclusively conveyed using colour, instead a combination of size, colour and text will be used.  
  

For optimised performance and presentation, Brightspace D2L is supported by the latest browser versions listed here. 

Desktop Computers 

Brightspace Learning Environment is supported on the following desktop platforms with the latest browser versions: 

Tablets and Mobile Devices 

Brightspace Learning Environment is supported on the following tablets and mobile devices with the latest browser versions: 

Brightspace Learning can be accessed with older browsers; however, the course content isn’t tested against these older versions, and users may encounter errors in appearance and/or functionality of the course content.  

We are working towards all content on Learning Hub being keyboard and screen reader accessible, including text and quizzes. 

Recommended Screen Reader Configurations 

NOTE: Pearson recommends using the current browser versions for the best user experience. 

There are third party Text-to-Speech software options that are compatible with Brightspace D2L, such as Dragon Naturally Speaking, ReadSpeaker TextAid and Read&Write. Read&Write is available as a chrome extension.These options may require the purchase of additional licenses for their use. 

Learning Hub courses may include interactive activities to enrich the content experience. These activities should support screen reader and keyboard accessibility. If you come across an activity where you have an issue using your assistive technology or keyboard, please reach out to us at vocationaldigitalcustomersuccess@pearson.com and provide the title, and name of the activity. We will investigate the issue further and respond promptly.

Platform capabilities: 

• Brightspace D2L Accessibility Commitment
• Brightspace D2L Accessibility and navigation features

Pearson Knowledge Base articles: 

• Learning Hub Accessibility and Navigation Guide