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Tools for Creating Accessible Content

91猎奇 has invested in a range of tools that can help you make content more accessible. Expand the links below to learn more about each resource.

• Academic Fusion License

  • All students, faculty, and staff at 91猎奇 are eligible for the to install JAWS, ZoomText, or Fusion on their personal (non-CSU) computers. Just sign up using your 91猎奇 email address. Two concurrent installations are permitted on personal machines and machine authorizations can be managed to move licenses where they are needed.

    To get this software installed on a campus computer, please contact your IT Desktop Support Technician.

    Please see the for support using this tool. 

• Ally

  • At 91猎奇, we use Ally to review the accessibility of course materials located in Canvas, our Learning Management System. Ally provides you with feedback on the accessibility of your materials and gives guidance for how to improve their accessibility. Please note: The Ally Course Accessibility Report is only viewable by the instructor. 

    See Ally Resources for Instructors and consider enrolling in the self-paced for faculty and staff where you will learn more about Ally, common accessibility considerations in higher-education, accessible design concepts, and step-by-step guidance on using different tools and applications (e.g., Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat DC) to create accessible and inclusive learning experiences.

    In addition, Ally makes it possible for learners to download course materials in , including OCRed PDF, Tagged PDF, HTML, ePub, Electronic Braille, audio MP3, and BeeLine Reader.  Encourage your students to take advantage of the alternative formats in Canvas. Feel free to share the Ally Resources for Students page with them.

    Email for assistance or to request an instructional design consultation.

• GrackleDocs

  • Install the Grackle Docs add-on in Google Docs, Google Slides and Google Sheets. It scans your documents and provides guidance on remediating the accessibility issues. These add-ons are only available for 91猎奇 employees.

• 91猎奇 Official Syllabus Template

  • Select 91猎奇 Official Syllabus Template in the left navigation in Canvas. The institutional and departmental sections will be automatically populated and updated when necessary. 

    Reach out to with any questions and consider working through the to review your syllabus from accessibility, cost and diversity perspectives. The course is open to all faculty and staff.

• Canvas Accessibility Checker

  • The provides an additional review of Canvas rich text editor content. Whether it be a Canvas page or instructions in a Canvas assignment, use the Canvas accessibility checker to ensure your content is accessible.Additionally, please view the for more guidance.

• Zoom

  • Here are some ways to increase the accessibility of your Zoom sessions:

    鈥� Enable closed captioning for live Zoom sessions
    鈥� Provide descriptive alt text for screen sharing
    鈥� Encourage students to use virtual backgrounds for privacy
    鈥� Offer recorded sessions with transcripts

    Use live captioners when needed. See (Follow-up with AEC for campus-specific guidelines). Possible text (if needed):  Faculty members should configure Zoom to include a live captioner for Deaf and hard of hearing students. Live captions ensure that the content of the meeting is accessible in real-time, promoting inclusivity and providing an equitable learning experience.

    if a Deaf or hard of hearing student is registered in your course.  Empower your students and foster inclusivity by configuring Zoom for ASL interpretation.  This ensures that Deaf and hard of hearing students can fully participate in your classes.

• Panopto

  • With Panopto, 91猎奇 employees and students have access to a comprehensive video platform that promotes a more active learning environment with video engagement and recording tools that are accessible to all. Panopto helps meet accessibility requirements for online video content through flexible captioning options, screen reader support, textual and visual searching and more. Note: Students can only record using Panopto if they are accessing it through a Canvas assignment. Please see .

• Social Media Accessibility

  • 厂闯厂鲍鈥檚 Social Media Accessibility Guidelines is a great starting point for creating more accessible social media posts. 91猎奇 Writing Center鈥檚 Inclusive Writing Part 1 [pdf] has specific guidance on using inclusive language thereby reaching and connecting with more viewers. Review pages 37-40 of the 91猎奇 Brand Style Guide [pdf]to align your posts with 厂闯厂鲍鈥檚 mission.

• Email Guidelines

  • Please refer to Creating Accessible Content for guidance on the general principles required for creating accessible email including font size, color contrast and alternative text. Gmail doesn鈥檛 support heading structure, so this is the only time that using larger font size or bold text can work in lieu of proper heading structure. See 91猎奇 Writing Center鈥檚 Inclusive Writing Part 1 [pdf] for guidance.

• Docusign Accessibility Guidelines

  • Please refer to Creating Accessible Content for guidance on the general principles required for creating accessible documents. Use the accessibility checker in Docusign to review the document. Select 鈥渞eview鈥� then 鈥渃heck accessibility.鈥� For more information on using Docusign, see .