LMS Accessibility

LMS Accessibility

Canvas

Explore the accessibility resources for Canvas listed below:
  1. What are the Canvas accessibility standards?
  2. How do I use the Accessibility Checker in the Rich Content Editor as an instructor?
  3. How do I use the Microsoft Immersive Reader in a course as an instructor?

Blackboard

Explore the accessibility resources for Blackboard listed below:
  1. Accessibility Overview
  2. Accessibility in Blackboard Learn Original Experience 
  3. Accessibility in Blackboard Learn Ultra Experience
  4. Ultra Accessibility Checker (Powered by Ally)
  5. Ally User Group
  6. Ally Accessibility Checklist
  7. Ally - Communication & Adoption Toolkit
  8. Ally for LMS - Help for Instructors
  9. Instructor FAQs for Ally
  10. Ally for LMS - Help for Students
  11. Student FAQs About Ally
  12. The Book of Ally
  13. Course Accessibility Report
  14. WYSIWYG Accessibility
  15. Ally Community Stories
  16. Administrator FAQs for Ally
  17. Alternative Formats
  18. Submit Ally Support Cases

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