Accessibility Tip | UDL Guidelines: Joy & Play
Did you have a chance to check out the updated UDL Guidelines (version 3)? The UDL Guidelines are a tool used in the implementation of Universal Design for Learning, a framework to proactively enhance access and participation to meaningful learning for as many people as possible. One of the new considerations reads: “Nurture joy and […]
New Accessibility Feature in Canvas: Immersive Reader
The Immersive Reader feature is now automatically enabled in both Canvas and Canvas Catalog! While this feature was previously available within the user settings menu, it is now more accessible through a default button located in the upper right corner. The button appears when viewing pages, assignments, course home page, and syllabus. For more information, […]
Accessibility Tip | UDL Guidelines: Equity-Focused Update
This month we want to bring to your attention the updated UDL Guidelines (version 3.0)! The UDL Guidelines are a tool used in the implementation of Universal Design for Learning, a framework to proactively enhance access and participation to meaningful learning for as many people as possible. This iteration of the guidelines has a specific […]
Accessibility Tip | Designing Tables: Simple VS Complex, Title & Caption, Cell Padding
At the CTL, we are on a journey in making our communications more accessible. We are pulling back the curtain and invite you to join us as we review and implement new practices that enhance accessibility. This month, we are focusing on tables. ✔ Prioritize simple tables over complex tables. Simple tables have a maximum of one […]
Accessibility Tip | Images: Alt-Text (Functional Visuals)
At the CTL, we are on a journey in making our communications more accessible. We are pulling back the curtain and invite you to join us as we review and implement new practices that enhance accessibility. This month, we are focusing on images. ✔ Use descriptive alternative text (alt text) to convey the content and purpose of […]
Subscribe
Our monthly email newsletter contains the latest news and helpful resources, highlighting new developments in technologies and methodologies.
Note: You can unsubscribe at any time.
Your personal information is collected under the authority of section 26(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). This information will be used for the purpose of managing your newsletter subscriptions with UBC’s Centre for Teaching and Learning. By submitting your personal information, you are consenting to the storage of this information on a secure server located in the United States. Questions about the collection of this information may be directed to ctl.ubco@ubc.ca