Testing Accessibility

There are multiple ways to check the accessibility and inclusivity of your content for everyone, including automatic tools and non-technical tests. You can also check mobile accessibility on Android Talkback and iPhone.

One quick way to check is by ensuring all interactive elements can be selected and activated using the keyboard:

Tab: Navigate to links and form controls.
Shift + Tab: Navigate backwards.
Spacebar: Activate checkboxes and buttons.
Enter: Activate links and buttons.
Arrow keys: Radio buttons, select/drop-down menus, sliders, tab panels, auto-complete, tree menus, and more.
Escape: Dismiss browser dialogs or menus.

Canvas Accessibility Checker

The Canvas LMS includes an accessibility tool that checks common accessibility errors within the editor.

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NVDA Screen Reader

NVDA is a free screen reader available for Windows download that reads page content aloud and relevant semantic info (such as headings, lists, and links).

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Microsoft Office Accessibility Checker

Before sending your email message or sharing your document or spreadsheet, run the Accessibility Checker to make sure your Microsoft Office content is easy for people with disabilities to read and edit.

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Accessibility tips from Google Suite

Feature availability across Google Workspace for Education

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Contrast Checker

Made by WebAIM, includes lightness sliders to adjust the colors to ones with sufficient contrast.

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