Files uploaded into canvas will receive accessibility scores after they are run through automated checklists. They are generated in less than a minute but may take longer if a large amount of content is uploaded at the same time or is complex. Scores go from 0% (least accessible) to 100% (most accessible), as seen below.
Low (0-33%): Needs help! There are severe accessibility issues.
Medium (34-66%): A little better. The file is somewhat accessible and needs improvement.
High (67-99%): Almost there. The file is accessible but more improvements are possible.
Perfect (100%): Perfect! Ally didn't identify any accessibility issues but further improvements may still be possible.
Content creators should aim for green (67%) and up when using Ally.
Students will not be able to see the accessibility scores. These scores will only be available to the instructor in the "Files" tab and will be located in their own column.
Scores will also appear on content pages next to embedded files and images as seen in the screenshot below:
Ally is not an automatic fix, but does provide excellent guidance on improving a files Accessibility Score. To access this, click on the accessibility score next to a file. A window will open with a preview of the document, noting the accessibility errors and where to find them.
Instructors have the ability to click “fix” on each error to gain an understanding of what the issue means and how to fix it. Instructions will be available to print if needed.
For more information on how to improve Accessibility Scores, self-enroll into the Ally course on Canvas.