Accessibility concern: Is there a way to turn autoplay off for GIFs and other animations?

Question

Hi, I'm a new student.

I have an accessibility concern about autoplay. I have a neurological disorder that is triggered by flashing things. I cannot find a way to turn off autoplay for GIFs or other flashing animations.

Please consider adding this capability.

Thanks!

SusanNiemeyer · Accepted Answer

I don't know if there's a way for you to turn off the autoplay yourself, but I would advise you to contact your instructor. Instructors are generally discouraged from using GIFs and autoplay in their Canvas courses because of the very reason you've mentioned. As instructors, we need to be mindful of accessibility concerns.

You can also contact your school's Office for Disabled Students as well and ask the staff there to work with the instructor to make their course ADA-compliant.