Microsoft Excel Accessibility Resources
Video Resources These are short videos that include closed captions and transcripts. * Using Accessible Templates (02:28) Prebuilt Excel templates can help save time and improve accessibility in the content that you create. * Making Tables Accessible (04:24) Name and format tables carefully to make data acces…
Microsoft PowerPoint Accessibility Resources
Video Resources These are short videos that include closed captions and transcripts. * Making Slides Accessible (02:29) Put your PowerPoint slide content in proper reading order so screen readers read it correctly for users with a vision or reading disability. * Making Images & Objects Accessible (02:40) Use …
Microsoft Word Accessibility Resources
Video Resources These are short videos that include closed captions and transcripts * Checking Document Accessibility (01:39) Learn how to open and use the Accessibility Checker to find issues that make Word difficult for people with disabilities. * Making Images Accessible with Alt Text (02:07) Learn how to …
Hosting Videos in Canvas
Embedding External Video Materials Although you can hyperlink to existing video content on the web, embedding it within pages on your course site makes the experience a smoother one for students. You can easily embed YouTube videos in your course site using the Rich Content Editor. You can also embed video content…
Accessibility Resources at FSU
The Office of Accessibility Services : The OAS provides accommodations for the unique needs of students both in and out of the classroom. Website: Phone: 850.644.9566 (Voice); 850.270.5370 (VRS) Email: FSU Libraries : Online access to library resources and services. Website: Virtual Chat: Phone: 850.644.2706
How to use Design Tools' built-in Accessibility Checking options
Cidi Labs Design Tools gives instructors the ability to easily check the accessibility of their content pages. Start by navigating to the page that you want to check * Select Pages on your course navigation menu. * Click on the name of the page you want to check. * Press the Edit button on the top right of…
Design Tools Overview
Design Tools Accessibility Statement Design Tools Privacy Policy CiDi Labs Design Tools can help take your Canvas course design and accessibility to the next level! You can use Design Tools anywhere that you would use the rich content editor (content pages, the Syllabus page, etc.), import page templates, and us…
Adobe Acrobat PDF Accessibility Resources
If you want to provide scanned pages of a book chapter or journal article, we strongly recommend that you provide your students with a digitized version of the book instead of a scan. Electronic Course Reserves are available and can be shared with students via Canvas and FSU Libraries. For assistance, please cont…
File Format Accessibility Resources
Choosing the most appropriate file format for Canvas course content will enable your students to access materials regardless of their digital platform or location, or if they have any type of disability. Below is a list of best practices for various file formats. Use these quick links to skip to a particular article…
Design Tools: How to add a "module table of contents" option into module items
You can use Design Tools to improve your course site's accessibility by adding a "module table of contents" option to any item in a module that uses the rich content editor . This way, students can switch quickly and easily between module items without having to navigate back to the Modules page. We recommend that…
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