Anthology Ally

Below is an overview of Anthology Ally at NDSU.

Overview

Anthology Ally integrates with Blackboard to enhance the accessibility of course content. It provides instructors with accessibility indicators and guidance for improving content, while students can access alternative formats to read, listen to, or view materials. Ally supports Universal Design for Learning principles, promoting an inclusive and accessible learning environment for all students, faculty, and staff.

Help, consultation, training

IT Service Center

Intended Audience

  • Faculty
  • Staff
  • Students

Using this solution

Availability

24/7/365 [*Standard outages]

Cost

University-funded: no charge.

Requirements

Must be a campus-supported product

Getting Started

Best Practices

  • The use of accessible materials with Ally's help can give students the power to learn in a way that works for them. Students have the opportunity to create an experience for their needs and preferences to let them feel empowered. 
  • Provide accessible materials for all required course materials so Ally alternative formats work well in creating a learning environment that benefits all students.

Learn More/How To's

FAQs

Use Cases

  • Automatically checks course materials against WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards
  • Provides students with accessible alternative formats such as audio and electronic braille
  • Delivers guidance to instructors to improve the accessibility of their course content

Universal Design/Accessibility

  • Using strategies and guidelines from Universal Design for Learning and ensuring all course content is accessible creates a welcoming classroom environment for all learners. 

Related resources


Keywords:
Accessibility, Ally, Overview, Info, Basics, How, To 
Doc ID:
107457
Owned by:
Sharley K. in NDSU IT Knowledge Base
Created:
2020-12-01
Updated:
2025-06-25
Sites:
NDSU IT Knowledge Base