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Accessibility Checklist with How-To Guides
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'''Accessibility Checklist with How-To Guides for Canvas and WordPress'''
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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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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*[[Utilizing_Headings_Within_Canvas|Is the page styled in proper heading format?]]
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*'''[[Utilizing_Headings|Is the page styled in proper heading format?]]'''
 
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*[[Inadequate_Color_Contrast_Within_Canvas|Does the site provide adequate color contrast?]]
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*[[Utilizing_Descriptive_Text_Within_Canvas|Do links use descriptive text?]]
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*[[Proper_List_Format|Are lists created properly using the built-in bulleting/numbering tool?]]
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*[[Alt_Text_and_Captioning_Within_Canvas|Do images include alt (alternative) text?]]
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*[[Accessible_Video|If you include videos, do the videos have captions and/or transcripts?]]
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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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*'''[[Inadequate_Color_Contrast|Does the site provide appropriate color contrast?]]'''
  
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*'''[[Utilizing_Descriptive_Text|Do links use descriptive text?]]'''
  
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*'''[[Proper_List_Format|Are lists created properly using the built-in bulleting/numbering tool?]]'''
  
===Checklist for Accessibility within specific Canvas Features=== 
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*'''[[Alt_Text_and_Captioning|Do images include alt (alternative) text?]]'''
* '''Quizzes:''' Instructors can moderate a quiz for individuals who require more time or need multiple attempts. To learn more see the [https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-9955 Canvas Guide for Quiz Exceptions].
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*'''[[Accessible_Video|Do videos have captions and/or transcripts?]]'''
  
* '''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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*'''[[Create_an_Accessible_PDF|Are PDFs Accessible? (i.e. Can text be accessed by a screen reader?)]]'''
  
  
* '''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 [https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-10614 Canvas Guide for changing user settings].  
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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.
  
  
[[File:CHROME KITTY 3 .jpg|600px|thumbnail|center|Kitty telling you to use Google Vox]]
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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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====Accessibility Reasorces====
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{{AccessibilityResources}}
*[https://www.evergreen.edu/accessibility Evergreen's Guide on Accessible Technology ]
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*[[Accessibility_Help|Accessibility Help Page ]]
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*[[Tips_for_Providing_Barrier-Free_Access|Tips for Providing Barrier-Free Access]]
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*[[Accessibility_Software|Accessibility Software]]
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*[[Accessibility:_Where_to_Go_for_Help|Accessibility: Where to Go for Help]]
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*[[Optical_Character_Recognition|Optical Character Recognition]]
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====Creating Accessible Content====
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*[[Accessible_Word_Documents|Accessible Word Documents]]
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*[[Create_an_Accessible_PDF|Create an Accessible PDF]]
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*[[Creating_Accessible_Math_Resources|Creating Accessible Math Resources]]
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*[[Accessible_Spreadsheets|Accessible Spreadsheets]]
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*[[Accessible_Video|Accessible Video]]
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*[[Accessible_Canvas_Pages|Accessible Canvas Pages]]
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*[[Accessible_WordPress_Pages|Accessible WordPress Pages ]]
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*[[Accessibility_Within_Canvas_Checklist|Accessibility Within Canvas Checklist]]
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*[[Learn_more_about_Accessibiliity_and_Inclusive_Design|Learn more about Accessibiliity and Inclusive Design]]
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Latest revision as of 08:16, 14 August 2025

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.


  • 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