Quick Start Workshop: Make Your Canvas Courses Accessible

Event Type

Conference/Workshop

Sponsor

Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning

Virtual

Date

Apr 8, 2025   10:00 - 11:00 am  

Speaker

Lindsey Sharp

Cost

Free but registration required

Registration

Click here to register

Contact

Lindsey Sharp

E-Mail

lmsharp@illinois.edu

Phone

217-300-0069

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Originating Calendar

Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning

Canvas websites must be accessible for all students but don’t panic! This hands-on workshop will cover what to look for and several tools to help you find and fix issues. In this training session, you'll learn how to:

• Use the text editor to create a navigable page structure
• Write effective alt text for images and charts,
• Ensure readable color contrast
• Design accessible tables and links. 
• Use Canvas accessibility tools, including checkers to find and fix common issues
• Use tools in Illinois Media Space caption videos. We'll also cover how to use a number of accessibility checkers to find and fix common issues. 

By the end of this session, you'll have the confidence you need to create Canvas course sites that meet State and Federal accessibility standards.