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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">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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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">From:
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">athen-list <athen-list-bounces@mailman12.u.washington.edu> on behalf of Richard Allegra via athen-list <athen-list@u.washington.edu><br>
<b>Date: </b>Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 11:24</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">AM<br>
<b>To: </b>athen-list@u.washington.edu <athen-list@u.washington.edu><br>
<b>Subject: </b>Re: [Athen] QR Code guidance<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Hi Sean,</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Thank you for this guidance. I’ve shared it with the folks who put on AHEAD conferences.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">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.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Thank you.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Richard Allegra</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Director of Outreach and Information</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.ahead.org/"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#467886">Association on Higher Education and Disability</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://nccsd.ici.umn.edu/"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#467886">National Center for College Students with Disabilities at University of Minnesota ICI/AHEAD</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>I work on land leased from members of the </i><a href="https://www.aguacaliente.org/"><i><span style="color:#467886">Agua Caliente Band</span></i></a><i> of Cahuilla Indians.</i><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Let us know if you find the information I share to be helpful:
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<p style="margin:0in"> 1. Re: QR Code Best Practice (Sean J Keegan via athen-list)</p>
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<p style="margin:0in">Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2025 16:20:32 +0000</p>
<p style="margin:0in">From: Sean J Keegan via athen-list <<a href="mailto:athen-list@u.washington.edu">athen-list@u.washington.edu</a>></p>
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<p style="margin:0in">Subject: Re: [Athen] QR Code Best Practice</p>
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<p style="margin:0in">> What would be the best practice for implementing</p>
<p style="margin:0in">> accessible QR codes on websites, fliers, or presentations?</p>
<p style="margin:0in">> Thank you in advance for any input on this matter.</p>
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<p style="margin:0in">Hi Khoa,</p>
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<p style="margin:0in">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:</p>
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<p style="margin:0in">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.</p>
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<p style="margin:0in">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.</p>
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<p style="margin:0in">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.</p>
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<p style="margin:0in">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.</p>
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<p style="margin:0in">There may be additional thoughts that people have. Hope this helps.</p>
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<p style="margin:0in">Take care,</p>
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