This page provides guidance on creating assignments and handouts (e.g., study guides) in ways that align with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Assignments and handouts in Canvas
- Create a handout (page) or an assignment in Canvas
- Insert headings
- Create descriptive hyperlinks
- Use built-in bulleted and numbered lists
- Create accessible tables (avoid using tables; consider using bulleted lists for non-numerical information)
- Get additional support from the Ally accessibility checker in Canvas and the Canvas accessibility checker
Assignments and handouts in Word
- Insert titles and headings
- Create descriptive hyperlinks
- Use built-in bulleted and numbered lists
- Create accessible tables (avoid using tables; consider using bulleted lists for non-numerical information)
Assignments and handouts in PDF format (least desirable)
- Check PDFs for accessibility
- Create accessible PDFs from Microsoft Word documents
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