Accessibility in WTClass

Accessibility

The State of Texas requires higher education institutions to provide students with disabilities access to and use of electronic information that is comparable to the access and use available to individuals without disabilities. (See more about the State of Texas Accessibility information on WTAMU's Accessibility website.) Accessibility in WTClass goes beyond just online classes, and is required by state law for any information posted online to be fully accessible to all students.

Ally

Ally works seamlessly with WTClass to gauge the accessibility of your course files. Ally provides guidance and tips for lasting improvements to your course accessibility.

• Receive feedback on the accessibility of your course files
• Improve file accessibility with Ally's step-by-step instructions

In addition to providing you with insight to your course accessibility, Ally automatically generates alternative accessible versions of files for your students while keeping your original file. This way, while you are in the process of improving files, students can still access alternative copies.

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How to Make My Content Accessible?

• Accessibility in Blackboard/WTClass (By Blackboard)
• Write Accessible Content
• Add Headings to Content
• Make documents Accessible:
  • Microsoft Word Accessibility Tips
  • Microsoft PowerPoint Accessibility Tips
  • Microsoft Office to Accessible PDF
• Add Alternative Text to all images, pictures, and graphics
• Using Meaningful Text for Links
• Closed Caption and/or Audio Narratives for all audio and video

Additional Information

Universal Design is a great way to design content you place on line for students with disabilities as well as students who may benefit from the added features of accessibility. Visit our Universal Design page to learn about different design aspects and how to accommodate each.