Start with accessibility-reviewed templates, use practical quick-reference tools, and explore universal design strategies that help you create more inclusive courses and learning materials.
Start with a Canvas course template aligned with Quality Matters principles and reviewed for accessibility. Includes ready-to-customize course information, module overview, and discussion pages.
Available in Canvas Commons.
Sign in to Canvas to view or import the template.
Create accessible course documents with a ready-to-edit Word template. Includes built-in heading styles, accessible lists and links, image guidance, and examples of properly structured content.
Microsoft Word (.docx)
Download and customize for your course.
Create accessible presentations with ready-to-edit slide layouts. Includes unique slide titles, logical reading order, readable formatting, image guidance, and accessible design features.
Microsoft PowerPoint (.pptx)
Download and customize for your course.
Start with a syllabus that uses meaningful headings, accessible lists and links, and a logical document structure.
Create a schedule using an accessible table structure designed for course dates, topics, readings, and assignments.
Use these short guides and checklists while creating or reviewing course content.
Check common accessibility issues before publishing course content.
Find examples for informative, decorative, complex, and instructional images
Check caption accuracy, speaker identification, transcripts, and placement.