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Hello Instructure Accessibility team and community, We’re sharing feedback on behalf of faculty at a large public university regarding recent changes to the SpeedGrader rubric interface, particularly as they relate to accessibility, grading accuracy, and repetitive motion. Multiple instructors are reporting the following…
Anyone know where we now post Ideas/Suggestions, like this one??? When we upload images directly to a Canvas page, the interface allows us to add alt text to that image, which is excellent (maybe make it not 'hidden', to encourage more people to use it!!!). It would be SOOOOOOO good if this alt text was actually saved to…
Why Accessibility Matters in Course Design The Universal Design for Learning (UDL) approach is critical whether you teach entirely online, hybrid, blended, hyflex, or face-to-face classes. A good course starts with a road map and inclusive accessibility guidelines to ensure an optimal environment where teaching and…
We’re excited to introduce the newly refreshed Accessibility Community Group—a dedicated place for educators, designers, and accessibility advocates to connect, share insights, and collaborate on all things accessibility. What’s New? We’ve made key updates to enhance your experience, including: Helpful Links & Resources –…
Fundamentals of Accessible Digital Content in Canvas Enhance the inclusivity of your Canvas courses! The Instructure Services team is excited to announce the launch of a new free course, available in all tiers of the On-Demand Training Portal (including the free tier) starting Monday, April 14, 2025. This course is…
Not sure when or how to write alt text? You’re not alone. The Alt Text Flow Chart below is a quick-reference guide designed to help you decide what needs alt text, what doesn’t, and how to approach writing it effectively. It’s a simple tool to get you thinking more critically about the visuals you include in your…
Alt text doesn’t have to be confusing. Whether you’re unsure when it’s needed or how to write it, we’ve got you covered. We just published a brand-new Knowledge Base article that breaks it all down: * When you should (and shouldn’t) use alt text * What makes alt text effective * A simple flow chart to guide your…
Have You Ever Watched a Video on Mute? Ever tried watching a video in a noisy coffee shop without sound? You probably turned on captions. Now imagine if captions weren’t an option—how much would you miss? For millions of students, accessibility features like captions, transcripts, and audio descriptions aren’t just…
Imagine opening a document filled with tiny text, fuzzy images, and a jumble of unstructured content with no rhyme or reason. Now, try navigating that document without a mouse, without a keyboard shortcut, or without being able to see it at all. For millions of individuals with disabilities, these aren’t just minor…
We have a student who is blind and using JAWS in a math course. The exams are in the old (original) quiz platform and the math content was added with the built in math editor. When I tested the content with the JAWS screen reader, I encountered an issue. The math read correctly and then JAWS said, "math content" at which…
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