Ally
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.
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
- Check your accessibility scores for new and existing course content
- View File Accessibility for the score and suggestions for accessibility improvements for the individual files added to the course
- Check your Course Accessibility scores with Ally
- 10 Tips for Accessible and Inclusive Learning - Blackboard Ally tips for instructors
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
- Blackboard - Accessibility Overview
- Center for Accessibility and Disability Resources - student service center
- Digital Accessibility - overview of what digital accessibility means