Creating an accessible learning environment is not just about compliance with legal standards; it’s about ensuring every student has an equal opportunity to thrive in their educational pursuits.Use these guides to ensure the content you create in Canvas is accessible to all, helping each student to realize their full potential.
This comprehensive guide outlines practical and effective strategies for creating accessible content in Canvas, offering step-by-step instructions, resources, and support to guide you on this journey of inclusive education.
Alternate text (alt text) provides descriptive information about images, enabling students who use screen readers to access and understand visual content. Adding alt text to images in Canvas supports equitable learning and ensures content accessibility for all students.
Proper heading structure is essential for accessible content, enabling seamless navigation for students using screen readers and other assistive technologies. Utilizing a clear heading hierarchy ensures content is well-organized and supports universal accessibility.
Contrast is the difference in color or light between text (or any foreground element) and its background, essential for readability. Adequate contrast supports accessibility for users with visual impairments, color blindness, or aging eyes.
This guide offers step-by-step instructions for instructors on addressing common accessibility issues in Canvas, as identified by the Ally Course Accessibility Report, including how to fix images, documents, and where to seek further assistance.
Ensuring all videos and audio files include accurate captions or transcripts makes them accessible to students who are deaf, hard of hearing, or prefer text-based information. This approach benefits all students, especially in noisy environments or when video and audio are unavailable.
Well-formatted lists improve content organization and accessibility for all students. Using the Rich Content Editor's list function ensures that lists are correctly structured and easy to follow.