Blackboard Ultra (Faculty) - ACCESS Course Accessibility Checklist

This document provides a checklist for faculty to improve the accessibility of their Blackboard Ultra courses using Blackboard Ally and the ACCESS framework.

ACCESS Course Accessibility Checklist

Creating an inclusive learning environment starts long before the first day of class. Ensuring digital course content meets accessibility standards requires familiarity with practices related to the creation, selection, and remediation of media, readings, and other content. Whether formatting lecture slides, embedding audio-visual media, or sharing PDF readings, the decisions faculty make impacts student success and sense of belonging. Explore the ACCESS Course Accessibility Checklist to quickly audit your syllabi, video captions, and other online materials for accessibility compliance and universal access. 

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Keywords:
Blackboard Ultra, Ally, Accessibility, ACCESS, Checklist, Faculty, Course Accessibility, Inclusive Learning, Bb, black board, ultra 
Doc ID:
155469
Owned by:
Jeff P. in Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Created:
2025-10-13
Updated:
2026-09-02
Sites:
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville