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'''Accessibility Checklist with How-To Guides for Canvas and WordPress'''
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Use this checklist to make sure you've got an accessible website:
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Click on the links below to learn more and improve the accessibility of your site.
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*Is the page styled in proper heading format?
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Use the following checklist to make sure your website is useable by as many people as possible.
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Each item in the checklist is linked to its own how-to guide.
  
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*Does the site provide adequate color contrast?
 
  
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*Do links use descriptive text?  
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*'''[[Utilizing_Headings|Is the page styled in proper heading format?]]'''
  
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*Are lists created properly using the built-in bulleting/numbering tool?
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*'''[[Inadequate_Color_Contrast|Does the site provide appropriate color contrast?]]'''
  
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*Do images include alt (alternative) text?
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*'''[[Utilizing_Descriptive_Text|Do links use descriptive text?]]'''
  
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*If you include videos, do the videos have captions and/or transcripts?
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*'''[[Proper_List_Format|Are lists created properly using the built-in bulleting/numbering tool?]]'''
  
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*Are PDFs Accessible? i.e. Can text be accessed by a screen reader?  
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*'''[[Alt_Text_and_Captioning|Do images include alt (alternative) text?]]'''
  
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*'''[[Accessible_Video|Do videos have captions and/or transcripts?]]'''
  
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====Checklist for Accessibility within specific Canvas Features==== 
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* '''Does audio, such as a podcast, have a transcript?'''
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* '''Quizzes:''' Instructors can moderate a quiz for individuals who require more time or need multiple attempts. To learn more see the Canvas Guide for Quiz Exceptions.
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*'''[[Create_an_Accessible_PDF|Are PDFs Accessible? (i.e. Can text be accessed by a screen reader?)]]'''
  
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* '''SpeedGrader and DocViewer:''' DocViewer is a tool built into Speed Grader that allows faculty to leave annotated feedback on student work. The annotations are accessible and can be read by screen readers.
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* Why you're not seeing Tables in this list - Please don't use tables for formatting content, such as a class schedule. Tables are to be used for data only.
  
  
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* '''User Settings:''' The User Settings page had a feature option called High Contrast Style. Once enabled, this feature provides a higher contrast for buttons, tabs, and other areas throughout Canvas. To learn more see the Canvas Guide for changing user settings.
 
  
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[[File:CHROME KITTY 3 .jpg|600px|thumbnail|center|Kitty providing information about Google's ChromeVox (screen reader) extension]]
  
 
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Latest revision as of 10:30, 12 March 2026

Accessibility Checklist with How-To Guides for Canvas and WordPress

Use the following checklist to make sure your website is useable by as many people as possible. Each item in the checklist is linked to its own how-to guide.

  • Does audio, such as a podcast, have a transcript?
  • Why you're not seeing Tables in this list - Please don't use tables for formatting content, such as a class schedule. Tables are to be used for data only.


Kitty providing information about Google's ChromeVox (screen reader) extension


Accessibility Resources

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