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Canvas and Accessibility

Overview

Seattle Colleges leverage Canvas, a Learning Management System (LMS), to facilitate online learning. Ensuring digital accessibility within Canvas is crucial for inclusive education.

Built-in Accessibility Features

Canvas adheres to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 AA standards, ensuring compatibility with screen readers, keyboard navigation, and providing text alternatives for multimedia.

Instructor Responsibilities & Support

Instructors are responsible for developing accessible content, including:

  • Canvas Pages: Use headers, lists, and descriptive links.
  • Documents & PDFs: Ensure text is selectable and images have alt text.
  • Videos: Provide captions and transcripts.
  • Integrated Apps: Choose tools that meet accessibility standards.

Additional Resources

For detailed guidelines and support, instructors can refer to: