Take a look at these accessibility tools in Blackboard:
Ally
Ally is a built-in tool that provides instructors with guidance on how to create accessible learning materials for all students. Ally automatically checks course content and files in Blackboard for common accessibility issues, gives feedback on how to improve the files, and creates alternative formats, such as audio files, electronic braille, or screen-readable PDFs. This means that learning materials will be easier to use with assistive technologies and more readable on mobile devices and tablets. With Ally, instructors can proactively address accessibility issues in courses which improves the quality, of course, materials for all students.
Visit Blackboard for more information on Ally!
- Ally Quick Start for Students
- Selecting an alternative format
- Blackboard Ally Help for Students
- Overview video about Ally by Blackboard:
JAWS
JAWS is a computer screen reader program for Microsoft Windows that allows blind and visually impaired users to read the screen either with a text-to-speech output or with a refreshable Braille display.
- Navigating Blackboard Learn with JAWS
- Participating in Discussions with JAWS
- Submitting Assignments with JAWS
- Viewing Your Grades with JAWS