Assistive Technologies
Canvas and our recommended software includes some accessibility features that are detailed here. For recommendations on other assistive technologies and accessibility accommodations, please contact the Office of Student Affairs.
Canvas Integrations
Canvas has an integrated high contrast user interface:
Canvas also integrates Microsoft's Immersive Reader
SensusAccess
SensusAccess Convert a File is a tool within Canvas that converts course materials into alternative formats. Students and staff can convert files housed on the Canvas site, as well as entire Canvas pages including assignments, announcements, and any other content created using the Rich Content Editor.
The following materials can be converted:
Canvas pages, .DOC, .DOCX, .PDF, .PPT, .PPTX, .TXT, .XML, .HTML, .HTM, .RTF, .EPUB, .MOBI, .TIFF, .TIF, .GIF, .JPG, .JPEG, .BMP, .PNG, .PCX, .DCX, .J2K, .JP2, .JPX, .DJV, .TEX, .ZIP and .ASC
These materials can be converted into the following, and some conversions have optional parameters for accessibility:
- .docx file (Word Document).
- Tagged PDF.
- .txt file.
- MP3 (Multiple languages and speeds).
- E-book (EPUB or MOBI).
- Digital Braille
Please consult our Guide to SensusAccess - Convert a File (PDF) for more information.
Adobe Acrobat & PDFs
PDF files posted on Canvas or on the Library Reserves page typically work with assistive technologies, please alert the teaching team if the PDF is not accessible.
Adobe Acrobat is recommended for PDF reading and includes many accessibility features:
Microsoft 365 (documents, presentations)
Microsoft 365 includes many accessibility features including the Immersive Reader that is integrated into Canvas: