SMC’s standards for accessible web design apply to our distance education platform and content.
Platforms.
The basic Corsair Connect and Canvas platforms are accessible. If you are using any other platform, please contact Juan Ramos, x4436 or Aaron French, x8934 in Disabled Student Services for help in verifying the accessibility of the learning management system you are using.
Web Content
Please refer to How to Create Accessible Web Pages for information on how to make your content accessible to everyone including students with disabilities.
Canvas Support
Our Canvas mentors are creating documentation focused on accessibility within Canvas. Links to that documentation will available on this page.
In the meantime, please note the following resources.
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Accessibility information for Canvas is integrated into How to Create Accessible Web Pages.
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If you need captions or transcripts created for content posted within Canvas, contact Aaron French, Center for Students with Disabilities, x8934.
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Professor Simon Balm, one of our Canvas mentors, has created a comprehensive PowerPoint titled Storing, Streaming and Sharing Video with 3C Media Solutions
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Integrated Apps
Please insure that any external apps you integrate with Canvas have been verified for accessibility. For support in verifying the accessibility of apps, please contact Juan Ramos, x4436 in Disabled Student Services.
Other Formats
For support in creating accessible Word docs, PDF files, and PowerPoints please refer to Accessible Technology at SMC, Instructional Resources.