Digital accessibility ensures that everyone, regardless of their abilities, can access and use online content. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tarleton Accessibility Guidelines Webpage<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Tarleton Digital Accessibility Compliance Statement & Implementation Plan for Academic Affairs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n TAMUS System Regulation 29.01.04 \u2013 Accessibility of Digital Resources<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n TAMUS Digital Accessibility Center<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n 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\u2014such as websites, online documents, videos, Canvas Courses, and interactive tools\u2014should be designed for all users, including those using assistive technologies (screen readers, screen magnifiers, etc.). <\/p>\n\n\n\n The faculty should ensure that course materials, including PDFs, slides, and multimedia, adhere to these guidelines to provide equivalent access to students with disabilities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n 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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Tarleton has the Ally Accessibility Tool integrated into Canvas. The Ally Course Accessibility Report<\/em> navigation link will be automatically enabled on the Canvas course navigation menu. Note: this link is not available on the student view. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Video \u2013 Ally for Instructure Canvas<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Video \u2013 Ally Quick Start for Instructors<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Video \u2013 Ally Accessibility Scores<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Digital Accessibility Trainings are provided by the Tarleton State University Center for Educational Excellence Team. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Virtual drop-in professional development ponds 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.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Description<\/strong>: The Teach Like a Texan (TLaT) Canvas Portal is here to provide assistance with course design, Canvas training, and instructional resources. Training modules for Digital Accessibility course design and the Ally Accessibility Tool are available within this portal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Teach Like a Texan – Digital Accessibility Module<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Description<\/strong>: An updated overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, and how that applies to creating instruction for students. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Video Recording<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n We recommend completion of the TAMU System digital accessibility course, which can be found in TrainTraq: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Course Number<\/strong> \u2013 2114218, Digital Accessibility Awareness <\/p>\n\n\n\n Course Information<\/strong> – 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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Single Sign On Login<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Description<\/strong>: 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.\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n Training Recordings & Transcripts<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat does WCAG 2.1\/WCAG 2.2 AA mean for my courses?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Ally Accessibility Tool <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What is the Ally Accessibility Tool? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nCEE Digital Accessibility Trainings <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Virtual Professional Development Ponds – Improve Digital Accessibility in Canvas <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Tarleton Teach Like a Texan – Canvas Portal <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nADA Overview 2025 \u2013 CEE On Demand Learning <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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College\/Division Level Ally Ambassadors <\/h4>\n\n\n\n