How to improve PDF accessibility
Learn best practices for reducing PDF usage, structuring documents, using accessibility checkers, applying optical character recognition (OCR), and utilizing PDF editing tools.
Getting started with Panorama at PSU
Get familiar with Panorama in Canvas, including where it appears, what materials it can review, and how to start fixing common accessibility issues.
Understanding your Panorama scores and course report
Use your Panorama course report to understand accessibility issues across your course and decide where to focus first when improving course materials.
How to make accessible Canvas courses
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.
How to make non-Canvas courses accessible
Learn how to improve the accessibility of course materials shared outside Canvas, including documents, presentations, PDFs, videos, spreadsheets, and websites.
How to make accessible audio and video
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.
How to make accessible spreadsheets with Excel and Google Sheets
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.
How to make accessible PowerPoints and Google Slides
Explore best practices for creating more inclusive presentations in PowerPoint and Google Slides.
Accessibility in teaching and learning: A practical introduction for faculty
Learn what accessibility means at PSU, how to support DRC accommodations, and practical WCAG/UDL steps for accessible materials, media, and teaching.