Course Accessibility Resources

Quick Start Guides

Ally: Helps instructors identify and fix accessibility issues in course content while providing students with alternative formats like audio, braille, or tagged PDFs to support diverse learning needs.
Canvas Accessibility Checker: A built-in tool in Canvas's Rich Content Editor that helps instructors identify and fix common accessibility issues like missing alt text, improper heading structures, and insufficient color contrast.
Kaltura Reach: When a video is uploaded through Canvas, captions are generated using automatic speech recognition. This service provides 70–95% accuracy. Video owners will need to review and edit their captions to increase accuracy.
SensusAccess: This self-service tool, integrated into Rutgers Canvas, allows students and instructors to convert course materials into accessible formats like audio, braille, or e-books, enhancing accessibility and supporting diverse learning needs.
Tidy Up: CidiLabs TidyUp is a Canvas-integrated tool that helps instructors identify and remove unused files, pages, and empty folders to streamline course content and improve organization.

Color Contrast Analyzer: A tool that evaluates the contrast between text and background colors to ensure readability for users with visual impairments, aiding in compliance with accessibility standards.
Deque University: An online platform offering comprehensive training on digital accessibility, including courses on creating accessible web content and understanding assistive technologies.
YouTube Captioning Guide: A resource that provides instructions for adding accurate captions to YouTube videos, ensuring that video content is accessible to individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.

From quick-start guides to policy checklists and FAQs—everything you need to build accessible learning environments in one place.