Introduction to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2
What is Digital Accessibility?
Digital accessibility ensures that everyone, regardless of their abilities, can access and use online content.
Why is Digital Accessibility Important?
Digital accessibility ensures that everyone, including people with disabilities, can access and use digital content and services. The recent Title II revision, known as the Final Rule and approved by the Department of Justice, requires compliance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA accessibility standards. All web content and mobile applications must be in compliance by April 24, 2026. Please note that the Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) is adopting the newer WCAG 2.2 standards.
Additional Information – Digital Accessibility
Tarleton Accessibility Guidelines Webpage
TAMUS System Regulation 29.01.04 – Accessibility of Digital Resources
TAMUS Digital Accessibility Center
What does WCAG 2.1/WCAG 2.2 AA mean for my courses?
WCAG 2.1 and WCAG 2.2 AA are international standards for web accessibility that define best practices for making digital content accessible. This means that instructional materials—such as websites, online documents, videos, Canvas Courses, and interactive tools—should be designed for all users, including those using assistive technologies (screen readers, screen magnifiers, etc.).
The faculty should ensure that course materials, including PDFs, slides, and multimedia, adhere to these guidelines to provide equivalent access to students with disabilities.
Ally Accessibility Tool
What is the Ally Accessibility Tool?
Anthology Ally is an AI-powered accessibility tool that integrates into the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS). This tool helps faculty easily identify and correct digital content accessibility issues by providing step-by-step guidance. In addition, it also generates alternative formats for students to improve and support various learning needs.
Tarleton has the Ally Accessibility Tool integrated into Canvas. The Ally Course Accessibility Report navigation link will be automatically enabled on the Canvas course navigation menu. Note: this link is not available on the student view.
Video – Ally for Instructure Canvas
Video – Ally Quick Start for Instructors
Video – Ally Accessibility Scores
Training & Support
CEE Digital Accessibility Trainings – Spring 2026
Digital Accessibility Trainings are provided by the Tarleton State University Center for Educational Excellence Team.
Virtual Lab – “Fix-It Fridays with CEE” – Improve Digital Accessibility in Canvas
Virtual drop-in labs will be hosted by CEE to support faculty with inquiries, questions, and specific guidance on their Canvas courses and use of the Ally tool to ensure compliance with WCAG accessibility guidelines.
| Date | Time | Virtual Link |
| January 16 | 10 am to Noon | Zoom Link |
| 1 pm to 3 pm | Zoom Link | |
| January 30 | 10 am to Noon | Zoom Link |
| 1 pm to 3 pm | Zoom Link | |
| February 13 | 10 am to Noon | Zoom Link |
| 1 pm to 3 pm | Zoom Link | |
| February 27 | 10 am to Noon | Zoom Link |
| 1 pm to 3 pm | Zoom Link | |
| March 13 | 10 am to Noon | Zoom Link |
| 1 pm to 3 pm | Zoom Link | |
| March 27 | 10 am to Noon | Zoom Link |
| 1 pm to 3 pm | Zoom Link | |
| April 10 | 10 am to Noon | Zoom Link |
| 1 pm to 3 pm | Zoom Link | |
| April 24 | 10 am to Noon | Zoom Link |
| 1 pm to 3 pm | Zoom Link |
Tarleton Teach Like a Texan – Canvas Portal
Description: The Teach Like a Texan (TLaT) Canvas Portal is here to provide assistance with course design, Canvas training, and instructional resources. Training modules for Accessibility course design and the Ally Accessibility Tool are available within this portal.
Teach Like a Texan – ADA Tips Module
Teach Like a Texas – Ally Tool Module
On-Demand Trainings
ADA Overview 2025 – CEE On Demand Learning
Description: An updated overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, and how that applies to creating instruction for students.
Texas A&M System Digital Accessibility Course
We recommend completion of the TAMU System digital accessibility course, which can be found in TrainTraq:
Course Number – 2114218, Digital Accessibility Awareness
Course Information – This course provides an introduction to digital accessibility. Participants who successfully complete this course should be able to define digital information resources, apply universal design principles, and understand the benefits of digital accessibility. The intended audience for this course is all persons within the Texas A&M University System who provide, acquire and consume digital information resources. This includes but is not limited to all employees of the A&M system.
Council for Academic Technology & Innovative Education (CATIE) Trainings
Description: To help support the accessibility initiatives across the A&M System, we provide free training sessions on accessibility tools for all member institutions. These trainings are available at no-cost and are led by digital instructional material accessibility experts.
Training Recordings & Transcripts
Individual Consultations or Questions
College/Division Level Ally Ambassadors
| Ambassador | College/Division | |
| Lisa Mapes | College of Education | Lmapes@tarleton.edu |
| Melissa Deroche | College of Education | Mderoche@tarleton.edu |
| Pending | Division of Health Sciences | |
| Joseph Schuessler | Dr. Sam Pack College of Business | Schuessler@tarleton.edu |
| Imelda Salinas | College of Science & Mathematics | Isalinas@tarleton.edu |
| Brittany Rodriguez | College of Liberal & Fine Arts | Brodriguez@tarleton.edu |
| Heather Ruemke | College of Agriculture & Natural Resources | Hruemke@tarleton.edu |
| Pending | Mayfield College of Engineering |
Center for Educational Excellence
Digital Accessibility and Ally Tool Inquiries/Questions