Blackboard Ally and Making your Documents Accessible

 

Ally is Blackboard's accessibility tool for faculty to assist with making their course accessible.

Ally Supported Files

Ally measures most of the file types typically used for content against Web and Universal Design standards. It also automatically creates alternative download formats for students.

Uploaded files are checked, and alternatives created for these file types:

  • Images (.jpg, .png)

  • PDF files

  • Microsoft® Word files

  • Microsoft® Powerpoint® files

  • Uploaded HTML files

 

Below you will find support material on how to improve accessibility with Blackboard and Microsoft Office content. 

Accessibility Overview

Accessibility Checker (Powered by Ally)

Understanding how it works

Applying instructor feedback

Improve content accessibility

Show alternative formats

Make Word Documents Accessible

Make PowerPoint Accessible

Make Excel Files Accessible

Make Accessible PDF’s