How can I ensure my course content is accessible?

Most modern programs have tools that you can use to help identify potential accessibility issues and quickly resolve them. Often this tool is simply labeled "check accessibility" or "accessibility checker."

Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint,etc.) often keeps the "check accessibility" option under the Review tab.
Canvas includes an "accessibility checker" in the Rich Content Editor. Look for the icon underneath the text editor window.

When should I ask for help to ensure my course is accessible?

Although the three simple practices described on the previous page are rather easy for anyone to do, some practices that improve accessibility are more difficult or time-consuming and will likely need professionals trained in accessibility accommodation to implement. The following are a list of "triggers" for you to contact your campus accessibility center:

You are using non-Canvas integrated, third-party tools - especially those with known issues like Adobe Captivate, Adobe Presenter, Articulate Storyline, and Quizzlet
You are using third-party tools offered by your text-book publisher - especially those with known issues like Pearson Mathlab or ALEKS from McGraw Hill
You are linking to many different websites which you want students to read/watch/listen to the material.
You are presenting a large amount of material that is highly dependent on a single sense (e.g., multiple images; a lot of music; data visualizations that are highly dependent on color)
You are requiring students to use a specific software tool or package (e.g., SPSS, ArcGIS, etc.)

If you feel that you need help ensuring your course content is accessibility, contact the ID Team to set up a one-on-one appointment (idteam@lasalle.edu). We'll help and guide you to help improve your course.