Accessibility in Vevox

While many participants can join a poll using a QR code, not everyone has access to a mobile device, a working camera, or the ability to interpret visual information— like QR codes. For this reason, it is always best to display and read out the 9-digit Session ID. This allows all participants, regardless of their device or ability, to join your poll.

Not all polling formats in Vevox are accessible. When building your polls, be sure to use formats that can be easily navigated with a screen reader or keyboard.

Accessible Formats

• Multichoice
• Text
• Word Cloud
• Ranking
• Numeric
• Number Clouds
• Demographic

Inaccessible Formats

• Rating
• XY Plot
• Pin on Image

The Rating and XY Plot formats use sliding scales, which can be difficult for keyboard users and assistive technologies. Meanwhile, Pin on Image relies heavily on visual cues and may not be suitable for individuals with visual impairments.

When uploading your own images to Vevox, you must provide alternative text. Alternative text is essential for screen reader users to understand the content of visual images—even if they can't see them. Vevox supports alt text up to 150 characters.

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Add Alternative Text to Images

All poll formats allow images in questions, but not all support images in answers. If an option supports image uploads, you’ll see the Insert Image icon.

To add alternative text to your images:

1. Navigate to and select the Insert Image icon. 
2. Choose your image source (upload or library).
3. Select your image.
4. Add alt text in the Alt Text field at the bottom of the Select Image pane.
5. Click Save.

 

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Stock Library Images

For images sourced from the stock library (Unsplash), pre-filled alternative text may already exist. You will need to ensure that the alternative text is correct and accurate. 

To edit alternative text:

1. Click the 3 vertical dots (:) in the bottom right hand corner of a poll question.
2. Select Edit. 
3. Click on the image you would like to edit.
4. Edit the alternative text in the Alt Text field.
5. Click Save. 

By default, Vevox polls have no time limits, but you can add countdown timers to start automatically or manually. Ensure time limits are fair and accessible for all users.

• Give more time for polls requiring written responses.
• Add extra time for image-based questions; screen reader users must navigate alt text in addition to the answer options.

If you intend to set a time limit, we recommend the following:

• At least 1 minute for standard questions.
• At least 2 minutes for image-based questions.

By default, Vevox will apply countdown timer music to your polls. This timer can be distracting or stressful for some participants. Disable the countdown timer music to reduce stress.

Moreover, the countdown music may interfere with assistive technologies, such as screen readers. Students using these devices may have difficulty hearing navigational commands, creating an unequitable environment for all users. 

Steps to Disable Countdown Timer Music

To disable countdown music:

1. Select the relevant poll question.
2. Enable Use Custom Settings for this Poll.
3. Turn off Countdown Timer Music.

 

When displaying results, do not assume participants can interpret visual result displays. Many screen reader users cannot access result graphics, which are often grouped and non-navigable.

Meanwhile, some formats, like Word Clouds and Number Clouds, are read aloud in disorganized ways by screen readers, making them difficult to understand.

Tip: Always read the results aloud to ensure that everyone receives the same information, regardless of how they access the poll.

To switch between Light and Dark Mode in the creator interface:

1. Log in to Vevox using the SSO option.
2. Click on the hamburger menu (☰) in the top-left corner.
3. Select Profile Settings.
4. Scroll down to Preferences.
5. Choose your preferred theme: Light or Dark.

 

 

To change the theme in the Participant App:

1. Access the Participant App.
2. Enter the Session ID and join the poll.
3. Click the hamburger menu (☰) in the top-left corner.
4. Select Theme.

5. Choose either Light or Dark mode.