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Below is a list of recent accessibility-focused UI updates. These changes help improve usability, navigation, and screen reader support across the platform. We’ll keep adding more as we continue this work. Page / Component Description Accessibility Checker trayAdded callback to native mobileAccount - Edit ProfileEnabling…
We’re excited to announce a refresh of one of your favorite community resources - the Accessibility Toolkit! Whether you’re just getting started or looking to level up your practice, this updated version is designed to save you time, spark new ideas, and make your day-to-day work a little easier. What’s New Streamlined…
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Explore and use the Accessibility Toolkit to create content that empowers all learners—because inclusion begins with intention. According to GAAD, over 1 billion people worldwide live with a disability. That’s more than 1 in 6 of us—and a powerful reminder that accessible design isn’t optional, it’s essential. Whether…
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…
Hi all, The Instructure team has made a video overview of Canvas and Studio features that help instructors and course designers to foster a more accessible digital learning environment. We have included the link to the video as well as the embed codes below in the interest of sharing this resource. Thank you for your…
In today's digital age, creating accessible learning experiences is not just a best practice, it's a necessity. As Product Designers, we have a responsibility to ensure that our content and user experience is usable by everyone, regardless of their abilities. One of the most effective ways to achieve this is by approaching…
With an increased sense of urgency to provide accessible learning experiences for all students, the accessibility conversation is shifting from a focus on all the reasons that it’s important to all the ways that we can make the important work of accessibility more achievable. At Cidi Labs, a provider of clever, affordable…
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…
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