Faculty Accessibility

UCLA Accessibility Guides

UCLA is committed to web accessibility for everyone. Ensuring an accessible or universal experience for all users is a guiding principle of Bruin Learn course design.

UCLA Disabilities & Computing Program

The UCLA Disabilities & Computing Program (DCP) provides resources to help design equitable experiences.

Faculty Resources for Improving Digital Accessibility - A list of resources provided by the UCLA DCP.
- Faculty Quick Guide: Universal Digital Practices - Quick reference guide for document creation and distribution.
- Faculty Quick Guide: Building an Accessible Course - Quick reference guide to building an accessible course.
Disabilities & Computing Program Training Events - a calendar of upcoming or past accessibility training.

Watch the videos below if you want to learn more about Accessibility and be sure to check out our Seven Core Digital Accessibility Skills page.

What Is Accessibility?

Video Duration: 6:17 min
Presented by: Travis Lee (DCP)

Why Accessibility Matters?

Video Duration: 10:42 min
Presented by: Travis Lee (DCP)

Bruin Learn Tools

Several tools within Bruin Learn can identify and correct accessibility issues within the course.

What are the Canvas accessibility standards?

Accessibility Checker

The Rich Content Editor includes an accessibility tool that checks common accessibility errors within the editor. You can use the Accessibility Checker to design course content while considering accessibility attributes.

How do I use the Accessibility Checker in the Rich Content Editor as an instructor?

Microsoft Immersive Reader

The Microsoft Immersive Reader enhances your reading experience by improving accessibility and boosting reading comprehension. It is available when viewing pages in Canvas.

Open Immersive Reader

How do I use the Microsoft Immersive Reader when viewing a page as an instructor?

Resources