Next Steps for Becoming Compliant
To meet UW’s Title II accessibility expectations, faculty and instructional staff should follow the steps below when creating and maintaining course content in Canvas. These actions support accessible learning experiences for all students.
Design Accessible Course Content in Canvas
Use clear headings, descriptive links and consistent structure when creating Canvas pages. Avoid relying on color alone to convey meaning and ensure content can be navigated using a keyboard. Accessible design choices made early reduce the need for later remediation.
Use YuJa to Identify and Address Accessibility Issues
UW provides YuJa as a tool that integrates with Canvas to identify accessibility issues in course content, videos and instructional materials. YuJa can also scan uploaded PDFs to highlight accessibility concerns so faculty can address issues before materials are used by students.
Create Accessible Documents and Media
Documents and videos used in courses must meet accessibility standards. This includes properly structured documents, captioned videos and readable content. Faculty are responsible for ensuring course materials meet WCAG 2.1 AA requirements before they are shared with students.
Complete Required Accessibility Training
Accessibility training for instructors will be released through Human Resources in coordination with campus partners, including the Ellbogen Center for Teaching and Learning. This training will provide guidance on accessible course design, instructional materials and use of accessibility tools.
Stay tuned for training information!
WyoCourses Accessibility Best Practices
Accessible Course Design
Create Canvas pages with clear headings, descriptive links and consistent structure. Well organized content helps all students navigate materials more easily and supports assistive technologies.
Documents & Media
Caption all instructional videos and use accessible documents in course materials. Files should be readable by screen readers and usable without a mouse before they are shared with students.
Use Available Tools
Use available accessibility tools such as YuJa to review course content and documents as they are added. Identifying issues early makes remediation easier and helps prevent barriers during the semester.
