Office of the Chief Information Officer Digital Accessibility

Digital Accessibility Tools and Resources

You don’t have to be an accessibility expert—and you’re not alone. Use these shared tools to check and improve the accessibility of your websites, documents course content and more. They’re here to support you in creating more inclusive digital experiences, one step at a time.

Training

Resources

  • Accessibility tools and software
    • Pope Tech for Canvas. Course content creators can use this tool to make Canvas pages accessible.
    • Web Accessibility Monitoring Service. Technology Services is in the process of standing up this new service to automatically monitor all campus websites. Currently, 700+ websites are being monitored for accessibility.
    • Automated PDF Accessibility tools are currently being investigated for campus.  
  • Course accessibility resources focus on quick reference materials specifically for course materials.
  • Digital media checklists help you learn how to ensure documents, emails, virtual meetings and more are accessible.
  • Digital accessibility office hours are held via Zoom the second Tuesday of each month from 1-2 p.m. This drop-in meeting is an opportunity for anybody to talk to subject-matter experts and ask questions about accessibility.