Summary & Key Takeaways

Digital accessibility is not just about compliance; it is about ensuring equity in learning. Accessibility checkers help fix the content structure for screen readers to be able to navigate. 

• Automated vs. Manual: Checkers are "automated" tools. They can catch missing code (like Alt Text), but they cannot judge quality. You still need to manually verify that the Alt Text is accurate and that the reading order makes sense.

• Workflow Integration: Use the Microsoft accessibility and Canvas RCE checkers while you create content to save time.

• The "Big Three" to Watch: across all tools, the most common errors checkers will find are:

  1. Headings: Use real Heading styles (H1, H2), not just big bold font.

  2. Alt Text: Every image needs a description or must be marked as decorative.

  3. Contrast: Ensure text stands out clearly against the background.

• Use UDOIT for Cleanup: Use UDOIT before publishing a course to catch errors across your course content.