Accessibility

Learn how to write effective alt text and make images accessible for all students in Canvas, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Office.

Learn best practices for reducing PDF usage, structuring documents, using accessibility checkers, applying optical character recognition (OCR), and utilizing PDF editing tools.

Get familiar with Panorama in Canvas, including where it appears, what materials it can review, and how to start fixing common accessibility issues.

Use your Panorama course report to understand accessibility issues across your course and decide where to focus first when improving course materials.

A practical guide to creating more accessible Canvas courses, with recommendations for course organization, page design, navigation, and other practices that improve access for all students.

Learn how to improve the accessibility of course materials shared outside Canvas, including documents, presentations, PDFs, videos, spreadsheets, and websites.

Captions, transcripts, clear audio, and thoughtful visual design can make course media easier for every student to access and use. This guide walks through practical ways to create more accessible video and audio content.

Tables, charts, formulas, and data all present unique accessibility challenges. This guide covers practical techniques for creating more accessible spreadsheets in Excel and Google Sheets.

Explore best practices for creating more inclusive presentations in PowerPoint and Google Slides.