UFIXIT STEPS FOR REMEDIATION
The Universal Design Online Content Inspection Tool (UDOIT) enables faculty to identify accessibility issues in their Canvas course content. Use these steps to generate a report, and fix issues directly within Canvas with the UFIXIT interface.
Clean Up
Delete unused files in Canvas before scanning.
Scan
Open UDOIT to automatically scan your course.
Fix
Use UFIXIT for content and File Review for docs.
Verify
Re-scan to confirm your improved score.
Preparation: Managing Old Content
Delete Old Content
Before using UDOIT, go through your course and remove duplicate files in Canvas Files. Delete duplicate content like quizzes, discussions, pages, and assignments.
Also remove any broken links. Cleaning your course first ensures UDOIT scans the correct versions of your files and content.
Using UFIXIT to Fix Issues
Initial Scan
After cleaning up your old content, navigate to the UDOIT link in your Canvas course navigation menu. The tool will automatically scan your course content.
Once the scan is complete, you will see your report. From there, you can begin using the steps below to fix issues.
The UFIXIT interface allows you to resolve errors without leaving the report page.
Review
Click the Review button on any error. This expands the item to show you the error in context (a preview of your page/content).
Remediate
Use the UFIXIT panel on the right. For example, for missing alt text, simply type the description in the box provided and click Save. UDOIT updates the actual Canvas page instantly.
Mark as Resolved
If an issue is a "false positive" or you have fixed it manually, you can check the box to Mark as Resolved so it doesn't appear in future scans.
Common Errors & Solutions
Missing Alt Text
Images display a filename instead of a description.
Fix: Write a short, descriptive sentence (e.g., "Students working in the chemistry lab"). Mark as "Decorative" if it's just visual fluff.
Heading Structure
Skipping levels (H2 to H4) confuses screen readers.
Fix: Use UFIXIT's dropdown to reassign levels. Ensure hierarchy flows logically (H2 -> H3 -> H4).
Nondescript Links
Links labeled "click here" or raw URLs.
Fix: Rewrite the display text in UFIXIT to be descriptive (e.g., "Read the Syllabus").
Color Contrast
Light text on light background is hard to read.
Fix: UDOIT provides a color picker to darken the text until it meets WCAG AA standards.
Files & Converter
The File Review tab scans PDFs, Word docs, and PowerPoints. While UDOIT cannot open these files to fix them, it offers powerful management tools.
Remediating Files
- Click on the Review Course Files tab.
- Edit the file on your computer based on issues found.
- Click Request for a Tagged PDF if needed.
- Once fixed, use Upload/Replace to update the file.
PDF to Page Converter
PDFs are often difficult for mobile users. UDOIT can convert a PDF into a native Canvas Page.
- Go to Review Course Files tab.
- Click Request for Canvas Page.
- Once fixed, click Replace file with a Page.
Video Captioning (YuJa)
Accessible video is essential for an inclusive course. Use YuJa to auto-caption your content.
- 1. Locate Media
- 2. Go to "Manage Media" in YuJa and hover over your video.
- 3. Open Accessibility
- 4. Select "More..." from the menu, then click the Accessibility tab.
- 5. Select Language: Choose your preferred language from the "Auto-Caption" dropdown menu.
- 6. Send Request
- 7. Click "Send Caption Request" to process. Review captions for accuracy afterwards.
Final Check
Reassess
Run a final scan to view your updated score.
Check Videos
Confirm all videos are in YuJa with captions.
Publish!
It is now ready to be shared.
Additional Training
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