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Canvas Course Accessibility

Ally is a digital accessibility tool built into Canvas that helps instructors check the accessibility of their course content. It follows the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) to identify issues and suggest improvements, making courses more inclusive and compliant.

Ally Key Features

Course Accessibility Report Open
Account Accessibility Report Open
Alternative Formats Open

Canvas Accessibility Roadmap: Where to Begin

Compliance Goal Close

To meet the DOJ’s new Title II rule under the Americans with Disabilities Act, UIW is working toward 100% accessibility in all Canvas courses by April 26, 2027

Instructor Action Plan Open
Common Fix 1: Add Alt Text to Images Open
Common Fix 2: Write Descriptive Hyperlinks Open
Common Fix 3: Select Contrasting Colors Open
Common Fix 4: Edit Video Captions Open
Common Fix 5: Structure Documents with Headings Open