About Blackboard ALLY
Blackboard ALLY website and video: Introducing Blackboard Ally

Enter Ally

Automatically checks for accessibility issues in documents uploaded to Canvas
Provides accessible alternative versions for instructors and students
Guides instructors on how to improve the accessibility of course content documents and images
Provides generic reports for an overview of the success of accessibility

Ally Features

Ally supports accessibility in Canvas in a few exciting ways:

When uploading content, Ally will scan the file and produce an accessibility score. This score is symbolized by a little gauge next to the document/image (on the Canvas page, the modules list, and in the Files list). The gauge will be red, yellow, or line green and dark green depending on the score. When you click on the gauge you'll be walked through an explanation of the problem and guidance on fixing the problem.
When you add a file to Canvas, Ally will produce alternative formats. Currently, the following formats are the ones provided:
- Tagged PDF version
- HTML version
- ePub version
- Electronic braille version
- Audio
Ally provides reports as well as alternative, accessible documents for faculty and students. Using Ally is a step in the effort to support and provide training for faculty and staff in creating a welcoming and accessible online learning environment for all students.

One important thing to note is that Ally is still under development and more features are added frequently. One feature we're excited to see developed is the ability for Ally to scan and provide feedback on Canvas pages as you build them.