Digital Accessibility

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Announcements

Live Digital Accessibility Q&A:
Need hands-on accessibility help? Join us virtually every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. Register via Zoom.

Ally in UC Davis Canvas is coming September 2, 2026:
A tool that helps instructors create more accessible course materials in UC Davis Canvas. Learn more about Ally

Digital Accessibility Program

At UC Davis, we have an enduring commitment to digital equity and accessibility, ensuring everyone can access, benefit from and contribute to digital information, programs and services at the university. The Digital Accessibility Program is our campus-wide effort to make courses, websites, and digital tools more accessible and inclusive for everyone. This website aggregates tools and resources to support your accessibility journey, reminding you that accessibility is a practice, not a finish line. 

 

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Course Materials

 Actionable steps for making digital course content more accessible.
 

 

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UC Davis Canvas

Tools to make Canvas courses more accessible and inclusive.
 

 

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Campus Websites

Resources for websites (SiteFarm and Faculty Sites).
 

 

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Videos & Recordings

Best practices for making video content more accessible.
 

Training & Webinars

Alt Text Accessibility
This 20-minute session will demonstrate how generative AI tools can support instructors in drafting alt text for images used in lectures, Canvas, and course materials before tailoring to their learning outcomes and editing for brevity and accuracy.

Explore more accessibility webinars and live training opportunities

About the ITAPP Committee

The IT Accessibility Policy Program (ITAPP) Committee is tasked with providing guidance and resources toward WCAG 2.1 AA compliance. They are employing an institutional maturity model that includes circular processes of assessment, planning, and implementation. Hands-on work groups are reviewing digital communication and web content, academic materials, and software both purchased and developed by UC Davis programs. New guidance, resources and training will be made available to staff and faculty as they become available. Please contact the Digital Accessibility Program Manager with questions.