Accessibility
This section provides step-by-step instructions and best practices for making your documents accessible to individuals with disabilities. By ensuring accessibility, you make your content available to everyone, allowing people with varying abilities to read and interact with your files. For instance, you will learn how to add alt texts to images, enabling screen reader users to understand the content of the images. Additionally, you will discover how to use colors and styles to enhance the inclusiveness of your documents before sharing them with others.
Please refer to the links below for detailed instructions on making your documents accessible:
Accessbility on our VLE Canvas (Blackboard Ally)
Lecturer – Improve the accessibility of your course content.
Blackboard Ally works seamlessly with your Learning Management System (LMS)to gauge the accessibility of your content. Ally provides guidance and tips for lasting improvements to your content accessibility.
- Receive feedback on the accessibility of your content
- Improve content accessibility with Ally’s step-by-step instructions
In addition to providing you with insight to your content accessibility, Ally automatically creates alternative versions of your files. This allows students to choose the type of file they want that best suits their needs. While you’re in the process of improving files, students still access alternative copies.
Student – Learn your own way with Blackboard Ally.
Ally creates alternative files that are easier to use by all students. Ally works within your online course so it’s available right where you need it.
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