Cornell Center for Teaching Innovation Accessibility Guide

Accessibility means designing learning without barriers so that students of all abilities can fully participate. This involves making digital content usable for everyone, supporting students with cognitive, sensory, and physical differences, and creating an inclusive environment for those from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Examples include providing content in multiple formats, captioning videos, and offering flexible due dates and attendance policies.

This guide helps you begin making your course(s) accessible and will evolve with accessibility guidelines and technology advancements.

What is Accessibility?

  • Learn about accessibility and how it benefits both students and instructors.

Getting Started

  • Take the first steps in removing barriers to student learning in your course.

Personal Experiences

  • Review the video gallery of learner and faculty perspectives.

Start Reviewing the Guides

  • Discover strategies for creating accessible materials, from Canvas pages, documents, media, slides, and more.
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Guides

Canvas guide

Canvas

Documents guide

Documents

Slides guide

Slides

Media guide

Media

Classrooms guide

Classrooms