The Canvas LMS intentionally prioritizes accessibility, and its tools make it easy to be mindful of accessible design. Course accessibility is extremely important so that engagement with the learning experience is as consistent as possible across the wide range of students’ individual strengths, abilities, and circumstances. The way you design your course is crucial in this effort.

Accessibility Strategies

Keeping these strategies in mind when adding resources will help ensure an accessible course.

Course Structure and Navigation
Text and Documents
Audio and Video
Plain Language
Images and Tables
Colors and Animation
Find Accessibility Tools in the Rich Content Editor

Why Accessibility Matters

Common Challenges Our Students Face
Four Reasons Accessibility is Important
Accessibility and Universal Design in a Broader Context
Canvas Accessibility Standards

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Canvas Training and Resources (On-Demand)

This course contains a wide variety of resources including a Canvas course checklist, video and written tutorials, sample courses, and access to 24/7 support. The course is "on-demand" meaning that you can access it at any time. 

To access this "Canvas Training and Resources" course, you can simply self-enroll by following these steps:

1. Click on this link: https://umamherst.instructure.com/enroll/WDGJ8T
2. Log into Canvas with your NetID@umass.edu and password.
3. Click on Enroll in Course  OR  Go to the Course to access the course.

You should now see the "Canvas Training and Resources" course on your Canvas dashboard.

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Need Help Now?

IDEAS is available for drop-in support on Monday through Friday, 10am to 3pm:

• Zoom sessions (Meeting ID: 924-709-736)
• As of Friday, August 9th, Instructional Media Lab (IML) in-person support will be available from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Monday - Friday, in their new office on the 7th floor of the W.E.B Du Bois Library.

To schedule an appointment, please contact us at instruct@umass.edu.