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Accessible and Responsive Design

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Part of why we created this resource is to help you create accessible and responsive (meaning it will display correctly on different devices) content that is visually appealing. All the styles we are providing have been tested for accessibility with a variety of devices and assistive technologies. We know that people access digital content in a variety of ways, including on mobile devices, on a computer using a mouse and/or keyboard, or even by using a computer with additional input devices. People who have limited or no vision can use screen reading software to navigate and read page content without having to see it. And others may need to print pages to read entirely offline. The styles provided in this resource can enhance course content without creating unnecessary barriers for anyone, regardless of their method of access.

Use the Built-In Accessibility Tools

Yes, we have vetted the styles in this course, but we also provide information about how to modify them, so we recommend checking accessibility as you develop content. University of Utah's Canvas LMS has two useful built-in tools to help you do that, particularly when it comes to verifying adequate color contrast:

  • Anthology Ally - This tool provides alternative versions for files uploaded to Canvas and provides an easy step-by-step guide for improving the accessibility of uploaded course files.
  • Canvas Accessibility Checker-This tool is part of the RCE and does a page-level check. The accessibility checker icon is below the text edit area of the REC when you are editing a page. 


 

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