Summary
When creating a file in D2L the HTML editor has a built in accessibility checker that can help identify and locate some accessibility issues.
Instructions
Begin by creating or editing an HTML or Web Page file in D2L, then follow these instructions to check for accessibility issues on the page.
- Click the accessibility checker button (eye with a check mark) to run a check of your HTML file
- If you do not have a second row of controls underneath the formatting controls, click the more options button (three dots) on the right of the menu.
- Issues will be outlined in red (error) or yellow (warning) within the editor, more detail on each issue is provided in the Accessibility Checker pop up. Use the up/down arrows in the pop up to navigate through the issues.
- Some issues can be repaired directly in the Accessibility Checker while others will require you to close the checker, fix the issue, and then check your document again.
- If it can be fixed in the checker there will be options below the issue description, and the Repair button will be functional after you have made a change. For example, if an image is missing alternate text you can either check the box for "Image is decorative" or provide alternative text in the text field, then click the Repair button
Next Steps
If you are unsure of how to fix an accessibility issue identified by this checker, submit an Accessible Document Design Consultation Service Request.
In addition to D2L's built in checker, Anthology Ally is a great tool for identifying accessibility issues in your content. The knowledge base article Ally: Improve HTML/Web Page Accessibility provides instructions for most HTML related accessibility issues identified by Ally.