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Improving Course Accessibility with Ally and Canvas Accessibility Checking Tools

Date & Time

Tuesday, October 07, 2025, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Category

Disability Awareness Month at Rutgers

Location

Virtual

Information

Sponsored by University Online Education Services

In this workshop, you'll learn how to use Ally and other accessibility checking features in Canvas to help you make your courses more inclusive. We'll explore key features of Ally, including the Instructor Feedback Tool, the Course Accessibility Report, and the Alternative Formats tool, as well as practical strategies and resources for improving your accessibility scores. We'll also explore built in tools like the accessibility checkers in the Canvas content editor and in the Cidi Labs Design Plus toolbar.

This event is free and open to faculty and staff

Accessibility Services

Captioning provided

If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the access provided, please email Dena Novak at design@uoes.rutgers.edu in advance of your participation.