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Introduction to ALLY in Canvas
Introduction to ALLY in Canvas
Ally is a set of tools within Canvas courses that helps instructors to make course content more accessible by delivering the following functionality:
Automatically runs your course materials through an accessibility checker eliminating the need to use multiple checkers and tools.
Provides feedback on the accessibility of your course content and guidance on how to fix any identified accessibility issues.
Generates accessible alternatives to your original document. HTML for viewing on mobile devices. This supports the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and allows students to choose the type of file that best suits their needs. Formats include
audio
ePub
electronic braille
tagged PDFs
HTML for viewing on mobile devices
Ally Indicators
Ally Indicators
You may see color “dials” or “gauges” next to your course files/content. They indicate the file’s level of accessibility and are there to help you prioritize which files you want to fix first. Don’t worry, your students can’t see them. If you hover over the indicators, you’ll see if the accessibility score is “low,” “medium,” or “high.” When you click the indicator to see the percentage score, you will see specific issues affecting the file and instructions for improving it.
Example: Low color contrast
Example: Low color contrast
As you can see in the following example this .docx was scored as “Low”, showing red on the gauge, due to insufficient (color) contrast. Note the light gray text against the white background in the headings.
In the graphic, Ally in Canvas is open showing a document with areas highlighted that have low color contrast. There is a side panel explaining the issue and an area to upload a new version of the file.
Select the accessibility score next to the document title to open the instructor feedback panel.
Read the description of the issue under the gauge.***
Additional resources can be found when you click on the “What this means” and the “How to fix” buttons.
Once the original .docx is repaired you can upload it back to your course. You will see a new improved score for the document.
*** You can also select “All issues” to see every issue in the file and decide what to fix first. This option will also provide you with how much each fix will improve the accessibility of the file.
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