Quick Links: | Fix Accessibility Issues in Ally | Resolve Common Accessibility Issues | Troubleshoot Accessibility Issues |
Fix Accessibility Issues in Ally
To begin fixing accessibility issues identified by Ally:
- From the Ally Accessibility Report, select the Content tab.
- Prioritize fixing content in this order (unless Files is visible to students):
- Pages, Announcements, Discussions (primary student-facing content)
- Office Documents
- PDFs
- Other content
Resolve Common Accessibility Issues
Fix Image Accessibility Issues
- Review Pages, Announcements, Discussions, and Assignments for accessibility scores.
- Select Issues next to a page to view details.
- Most issues are related to images missing alternative text.
If an image conveys meaning or includes text, add a description. If an image is decorative, mark it as decorative.
For guidance, refer to WebAIM’s alternative text guide.
Fix Document Accessibility Issues
- Download documents that are missing headings
- Add proper heading structure in a word processor
- Re-upload the updated file to Canvas
Fix PDF Accessibility Issues
Basic issues (such as missing titles) can sometimes be fixed directly in Ally.
For complex PDFs with low accessibility scores, request support from the Technology & Learning Program.
Troubleshoot Accessibility Issues
- Ensure alternative text accurately reflects the purpose of images.
- Use built-in accessibility checkers in word processors before uploading documents to Canvas.
Still need help? Contact the Technology & Learning Program for further assistance.
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