This page provides guidance on creating a basic digital syllabus that aligns with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Canvas syllabus
- 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)
Microsoft Word syllabus
- 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)
PDF syllabus (least desirable)
- Check PDFs for accessibility
- Create accessible PDFs from Microsoft Word documents
If your syllabus contains components not addressed in the categories above (e.g., videos or images), go back to the Making course materials accessible webpage or consult the Accessible Technologies website.
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