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Use this resource, your way.

If you need a refresher, feel free to select any of the topics below.

If learning about Canvas Accessibility for the first time, please follow the directions below.

Download Activity Set

Practice what you learn! This micro-course will build on the accessibility techniques you learn with opportunities for hands-on practice. You will need to request an empty sandbox course shell from your Canvas admin to complete your activities.

You will need to download the Canvas Accessibility Activity Set to complete your hands-on activities.

Self-Enroll for More Benefits!

Take the quizzes to test your knowledge.
Keep on track - mark completed pages or activities as done.

This course is free to self-enroll- take advantage of more content and a free tool to help you keep organized!

Ready, Set, Go!

After downloading your activity set and uploading it into your course, please begin with Your Students' Experience Module to learn how leveraging Canvas can help you easily manage accessibility and save time on course design.

Alternatively, if you are using this resource as a reference, please feel free to select any topics below. Note: some topics below may not be hyperlinked.

Content Formatting

Link text is meaningful, descriptive, and in context.
Images have appropriate alternate text; images unrelated to page content are designated as decorative.
Heading styles are nested in a logical and sequential order. Content is organized into meaningful sections using headings.
Lists are formatted using the embedded list tool.
Tables are for data with identifiable headers and header rows identified.
Color and contrast are sufficient. Color is not used alone to convey meaning.
Underlining is not used for emphasis.
All Canvas content (pages, discussions, assignments, and quizzes) has been reviewed with an accessibility checker.

Advanced Topics

Multimedia such as videos and audio files have accessible versions.
Create accessible STEM instructional materials.

Other Supplementary

Files (Word, PPT, PDF, Excel) have been “converted” to Canvas pages whenever possible. Use copy/pasting techniques to ensure clean conversion. If files are in the original format, make sure they are accessible.
Extend quiz times for individuals requiring more time or who need multiple attempts.
Foreign Language content in Canvas Pages.
Create an embedded GoogleDoc Syllabus.
Use keyboard shortcuts for quick course development.

Free Course Layouts!

New semester - feel like refreshing your course presentation?

Download the adaptable course layout in Canvas Commons. Search "Accessible Course Layout (Simple)" or "Accessible Course Layout (Multiple Front Page)" in Canvas Commons to download your copy to adapt today.

Note: You will need to be signed into Canvas Commons to use the direct links. To learn how to download and edit your own copy, read How do I import and view a Commons resource in Canvas?

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Creative Commons License
Canvas Accessibility Course is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Contact the Accessibility Center to learn more about permissions beyond the scope of this license.

Public Canvas Accessibility Self-Paced Course