ACCESSIBILITY FRONT OF MIND Overview

Outcomes

At the end of this module, you will be able to:

- - Explain how accessibility benefits everyone.
  - Distinguish between access and accommodation.
  - Describe the accessibility tools in Canvas (e.g. accessibility checker, Ally)
  - Describe and apply the principles of Universal Design for Learning.
  - Create accessible materials.

After you've read through all module components and completed the module reflection, consider accessing the optional reading on Relevant Laws and Policies. Lastly, we have provided an accessibility Pro Tips guide that will come in handy when you make changes to improve accessibility in your course.

Butler Offices that Support Accessibility

- - For consultation on creating accessible electronic materials or using technology to support accessibility in instruction such as captioning or additional time on Canvas exams, contact Butler's academic technology support team.
  - For assistance in accommodating individual students with disclosed needs, contact Student Disability Services at sds@butler.edu.

Note about Other Symbols and Characters

The content of this module deals with considerations for English literation and formulaic expression only. Additional attention needs to be paid to the accessibility of content including foreign languages, musical notation, and other contextual symbols and characters. If this is the case for your content area, contact SDS for further guidance.

Attribution

Substantial portions of this content was acquired via a Creative Commons Attribution license from a Canvas course called Accessibility 101 provided by Jess Thompson