Is My Course Accessible?

See simplified process & diagram via copilot Canvas Course Accessibility copilot checklist.docx

Step 1: Usage Check

• Is the content currently in use?
  • No: It may fall under limited exceptions (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 WCAG 2.1 AA standards.
  • 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 the Accessible PDF Guidelines.
    2. Run Accessibility Checkers: Run the built-in accessibility checker for any Word, PDF, or PPT files and fix all flagged issues.
  • If Canvas Page (including Assignments, Quizzes, and Discussions):

1. Run Canvas Accessibility Checker: 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 manually reviewed and corrected for accuracy.

Step 5: Final Course-Level Audit

• Did You Run the Canvas Course-level Accessibility Checker?
  • Final Action: Use the Canvas Accessibility Checker 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 Digital Accessibility 101 Training in Canvas.