These accessibility guides are designed to provide general assistance and practical tips for students with various accessibility needs. These guides offer an overview of tools, strategies, and resources that may help improve your learning experience, whether you require support for visual, hearing, mobility, cognitive, or other accessibility considerations.
Please note that these guides are not comprehensive or definitive. Each student’s needs are unique, and while these resources are a helpful starting point, we encourage students to consult with accessibility services for personalized support and accommodations.
Enabling Computer Accessibility Features
General Accessibility Guides
Canvas
Making files in Canvas more accessible with UDOIT
General Canvas Accessibility Guides
Microsoft Edge browser immersive reader
Zoom
captions
AI assistant
Panopto
captions
video search tool
Google Workspace Accessibility
Microsoft Office Accessibility
Screen readers
Speechify
Otter.ai
Guides Organized by Associated Support Types
Visual Disabilities
Examples: Blindness, low vision, color blindness.
Support Strategies: Screen readers, braille displays, high-contrast visuals, large print materials.
Tools:
Screen reader software (e.g., JAWS, NVDA)
Magnification tools
Hearing Disabilities
Examples: Deafness, hard of hearing.
Support Strategies: Captions, transcripts, sign language interpreters.
Tools:
Zoom captioning
Panopto captioning
Other captioning software
Mobility and Physical Disabilities
Examples: Limited motor skills, paralysis, chronic pain.
Support Strategies: Keyboard navigation, speech-to-text tools, modified desks or seating arrangements.
Tools:
Adaptive devices
voice recognition software
accessible classroom layouts
Cognitive and Learning Disabilities
Examples: Dyslexia, ADHD, processing disorders.
Support Strategies: Structured and simplified content, additional time for tests, mnemonic aids.
Tools:
Text-to-speech software
note-taking aids
Zoom AI Assistant
Otter AI
apps for organization
Psychological Disabilities
Examples: Anxiety, depression, PTSD.
Support Strategies: Stress management tools, flexible deadlines, access to a quiet space.
Tools:
Mindfulness and relaxation apps
customizable schedules
wellness programs
Speech and Communication Disabilities
Examples: Stuttering, speech impairments.
Support Strategies: Alternative communication methods, non-verbal participation options.
Tools:
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices
Text-based communication tools
Zoom chat
Canvas Chat tool
Sensory Processing and Sensitivity Disabilities
Examples: Sensory processing disorder, sensory sensitivities.
Support Strategies: Noise-canceling headphones, controlled lighting, sensory breaks.
Tools:
Headphones
fidget tools
sensory-friendly spaces
Chronic Health Conditions
Examples: Chronic fatigue syndrome, epilepsy.
Support Strategies: Flexible attendance policies, ergonomic supports, emergency response plans.
Tools:
Timed breaks
seizure alert devices
medical alert systems
English Support for non-native speakers
Tools:
Zoom caption translation