Built-In Accessibility Tools You Can Use Today
FSCJ has launched a collegewide Accessibility Compliance Initiative in response to new ADA guidance requiring public institutions to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards for digital content by April 2026. While the long-term goal is to build a consistent, accessible experience for all users, you don’t need to wait for new tools or formal training to start making progress. Many of the systems and applications we already use include built-in accessibility checkers that are quick to access and easy to use. Below, you’ll find some of the most common ways to check your content’s accessibility.
New YouTube Integration in Studio Means No Ads
Starting this fall, YouTube videos embedded directly into Canvas will begin displaying ads. To keep course media distraction-free, Instructure is rolling out the YouTube Player for Education within Canvas Studio on September 1, 2025. Videos added to Studio will remain ad-free, with captions carried over automatically and new tools for analytics, quizzing, and content management. A step-by-step guide and migration tool are available to help faculty transition existing videos into Studio before the September 22 change.
Vodcast Episode 1: Accommodations
Are you confident your Canvas page, assignment, or quiz meets our accessibility standards? Do you know how to easily extend time if a student requests more attempts or additional time for a quiz? How about extending a due date for a student who needs just a few more days to submit? And, while in BigBlueButton, do you know where to customize your experience?
Join Brandi and Jeniah as we discuss simple solutions to each of these common requests.