[Athen] [EXT] Re: QR Code guidance

[ELIZABETH KILLINGER via athen-list]

Just for reference Google chrome has a QR generator built into it... and
they never expired.

On Tue, Mar 18, 2025, 8:01 PM Joshua Hori via athen-list <
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> I include bit.ly shortened urls in the footer of slides with QR codes or

> links embedded into text. I know some users don’t feel confident about QR

> codes or can’t write “embedded text links” in their notes, so bit.ly is

> an easy alternative. Some QR code generators disable the link 14 or 30 days

> after generation. Found that out the hard way during a presentation so

> bit.ly links are a standard for me.

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> *Note*: bit.ly does have a shortened URL revealer

> <https://support.bitly.com/hc/en-us/p/link-checker> for those who think

> the links are risky clicks.

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> Best,

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> Joshua Hori

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> *From: *athen-list <athen-list-bounces at mailman12.u.washington.edu> on

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> *Date: *Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 11:24 AM

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> *Subject: *Re: [Athen] QR Code guidance

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> Hi Sean,

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> Thank you for this guidance. I’ve shared it with the folks who put on

> AHEAD conferences.

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> Would it be all right for me to share with our DREAM national disabled

> student organization? A lot of those students offer events on their

> campuses, making posters and other materials. I’ll make sure they credit

> you and ATHEN.

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> Thank you.

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> Richard Allegra

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> Director of Outreach and Information

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>    1. Re: QR Code Best Practice (Sean J Keegan via athen-list)

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> Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2025 16:20:32 +0000

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> From: Sean J Keegan via athen-list <athen-list at u.washington.edu>

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> > What would be the best practice for implementing

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> > accessible QR codes on websites, fliers, or presentations?

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> > Thank you in advance for any input on this matter.

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> Hi Khoa,

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> We had someone ask our office this question a few weeks ago and the

> information below is what resulted from that discussion. One of my

> colleagues also found this guide (see attached) which had suggestions for

> how large the QR code should be depending on the medium:

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> 1. Ensure the QR code is of sufficient size - not too small and not too

> large. Too small and it can be hard to get close enough to have the camera

> recognize the QR code. Too big and the person may have to back up to get

> the whole QR code captured. Both can be problematic for someone with a

> mobility issue. The size of the QR code is really dependent on the size of

> the display itself. It should also be placed at an appropriate height that

> allows someone using a wheelchair to be able to capture the QR code.

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> 2. Provide instructions in clear language as to what QR code is for and

> explain what will happen with user scans the code. E.g., let the person

> know if they will be downloading an app or if it is supposed to go to a

> website.

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> 3. Ensure appropriate contrast of foreground/background color of QR code

> using WCAG standards. Avoid fancy shading or trying to insert a hidden

> image that can disrupt the QR code pattern.

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> 4. Include a shortened URL (if possible) in case the person is unable to

> get the QR code to function. E.g., some devices may be mounted on a

> wheelchair and the camera cannot be oriented properly to take the QR code

> picture.

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> There may be additional thoughts that people have. Hope this helps.

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> Take care,

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> Sean

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