Canvas Ally is a built-in accessibility tool in Canvas that invites students to access course materials in a format of their choice. By including a statement about Canvas Ally in your syllabus, you can let students know about this resource so they can explore the different formats. Here is some sample text that can be used or create your own!
Sample Canvas Ally Statement
Ally is available in Canvas and offers different formats for course files. Look for the small “A” symbol and arrow icon next to files and pages in Canvas. This opens a menu with a list of alternative formats like:
- Accessible PDFs: Creates a searchable pdf that can also be read better by text to speech software.
- Immersive Reader: Text-to-speech, highlighting, and other features to improve reading comprehension.
- BeeLine Reader: Uses color gradients to improve reading flow.
- Audio: Listen to course materials instead of reading.
Explore these options to find what works best for you!