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Is My Course Accessible?

See simplified process & diagram via copilot

Step 1: Usage Check

  • Is the content currently in use?
    • No: It may fall under (e.g., archived content or pre-existing social media).
    • Yes: Proceed to Step 2.

Step 2: Origin Check

  • Is it third-party or vendor-provided? (e.g., simulations, LTI tools)
    • Yes: You must ensure the vendor content meets .
    • No: If the content was created by you, proceed to Step 3.

Step 3: Content Type Selection

  • Is the content a Document (PDF, Word, PPT) or a Canvas Page?
    • If Document:
      1. Check for Scanned Text: Is it a scanned image of text in a PDF? If yes, it must be remediated or replaced. Check .
      2. Run Accessibility Checkers: Run the built-in accessibility checker for and fix all flagged issues.
    • If Canvas Page (including Assignments, Quizzes, and Discussions):
  1. Run : Use the built-in Canvas Accessibility Checker on every page.
  2. Verify Elements: Specifically check headings, color contrast, and alt text.
  3. Remediate: Fix flagged issues and re-run the checker after edits.

Step 4: Multimedia Review

  • Does the content contain audio or video?
    • Yes: Ensure there are accurate captions or transcripts.
    • Action: If using auto-captions, they must be .

Step 5: Final Course-Level Audit

  • Did You Run the Canvas Course-level Accessibility Checker?
    • Final Action: Use the for your entire course. Fix all flagged issues and re-run the checker until the course is clear.

For more detailed information on these topics, check out the in Canvas.