Ohio State is in the process of revising websites and program materials to accurately reflect compliance with the law. While this work occurs, language referencing protected class status or other activities prohibited by Ohio Senate Bill 1 may still appear in some places. However, all programs and activities are being administered in compliance with federal and state law.

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Ally

Ally works seamlessly with Canvas to evaluate the accessibility of your course content. It scans your material and provides actionable guidance and tips to help you make lasting improvements to the digital accessibility of your course.

  • Receive feedback on the accessibility of your course material 
  • Improve accessibility with Ally's in-system instructions 

In addition to providing insights on your course content's accessibility, Ally creates alternative versions of files so students can choose the file type that suits their learning needs.

You can access Ally from within your course in Canvas.

Instructional Guides

Getting Started with Ally for Instructors
Ally FAQs
Using Ally’s Course Accessibility Report
Image Remediation
Document Remediation
Canvas RCE Content Remediation
Converting Documents into Canvas Pages
Managing Alternative Formats for Instructors
Using Alternative Formats for Students
Ally in Forum Courses

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