Beginning July 29, WSU will enable the Canvas Course Accessibility Checker in Canvas. This new tool allows instructors to review and identify accessibility issues on individual pages within their Canvas courses.
Instructors can learn more about the Accessibility Checker in the following Canvas guide: How do I use the Accessibility Checker in Canvas?
Scope of Availability
The Canvas Course Accessibility Checker will be available for use in non-Global campus courses.
Global campus instructors are encouraged to contact WSU Academic Outreach and Innovation (AOI) at ats.aoi@wsu.edu for guidance on alternative accessibility remediation tools.
Considerations
The Course Accessibility Checker evaluates accessibility issues at the course page level only. It does not review accessibility for uploaded content, such as videos, PDF files, Microsoft Word documents, or other uploaded files and media.
Instructors should continue to follow WSU’s digital accessibility standards and regularly evaluate content to ensure the best learning experience for all students. Learn more about WSU’s digital accessibility standards.
For any questions, please contact the WSU Canvas Technical Support Team at ats.aoi@wsu.edu or 509-335-4320.