Create Accessible Content
Accessibility in D2L
D2L closely follows web accessibility standards and works with interested clients to test the usability of products and tools. D2L has implemented multiple accessibility tools to ensure D2L courses are accessible to all faculty and students. These tools are located in strategic areas that aim to be convenient to both end users- faculty during the course design process, and for students once the course has begun. View the following accessibility tools available in D2L:
- Accessibility Checker Overview
- Adding & Editing Alternative Text (Alt Text) for Images
- Concourse and Accessibility
- D2L Accessibility Checker
- D2L Accessibility Tip Sheet [PDF]
- Ordering and Editing Closed Captions with Kaltura
- ReadSpeaker
- TextAid
External Accessibility Resources
It’s likely that significant amounts of course content will take the form of documents, PowerPoint presentations, PDFs, and other files created outside of D2L which are then added to your course. It’s essential that every effort be made to make these files accessible for all learners as well. For support and assistance with making other course materials accessible outside of D2L, use the following resources:
- Adobe Acrobat – Create and verify PDF accessibility(Opens a New Window)
- Checking The Reading Order for Powerpoint Presentations
- Microsoft – Make Your Content Accessible to Everyone(Opens a New Window)
- Microsoft – Use the Accessibility Checker in Office 365(Opens a New Window)
- WebAIM.org Color Contrast Checker(Opens a New Window)