2026-2027 Academic Year Course Accessibility Challenge
Are you wondering how to make your Canvas course site more accessible and usable, though not sure where to start? We've got something for you!
What is it?
This Course Accessibility Challenge takes a steady pace over the 2026-2027 academic year, which means you don’t have to do it all at once! The Federal government extended the timeline for compliance to the Title II digital accessibility regulations to April 24, 2027, which means we can approach this challenge monthly throughout the academic year. We’ll walk you through, step-by-step, how you can make meaningful progress toward a more inclusive digital environment in a sustainable way.
Should I sign up for this challenge?
YES! You do not have to be a digital accessibility or Canvas expert. This challenge will help break down accessible course content into smaller, doable chunks. Worried about falling behind? That’s okay! The material will come out monthly and previous months’ material will always be available to you, and you can come back to them when it’s convenient for you.
How will it work?
You will receive 3 emails every month for the academic year to help you make your Canvas course content accessible for all students. The emails will include opportunities to make changes to your course no matter how much time you have that month. Opportunities will include: “I have 5-minutes” or “I have more time.”
Are you ready?
Sign up today! This challenge will begin September 2026 and conclude April 2027. Registration will remain open throughout the academic year.
I participated in a 10-Day Course Accessibility Challenge in the past. How is this challenge different?
The goal for the 2026-2027 Course Accessibility Challenge is to slow the pace down from the 10-Day Course Accessibility Challenge. Going at a steady pace means we can spread topics out monthly instead of daily. Giving you time over the month to process the challenge and making meaningful progress. The end of the month will give you an opportunity to reflect on what you’ve accomplished that month and seamlessly keep track of your progress over the academic year.
Topics for the 2026-2027 Course Accessibility Challenge
- September – Goal Setting, Planning, and Tidy UP
- October – Ally
- November – Canvas Accessibility Checker
- December – Accessible Syllabus
- January – PDF/Readings Lists
- February – Kaltura
- March – PPT
- April – Canvas Structure, Wrap up, thank you. Share what you’ve done over the past year!
10-Day Course Accessibility Challenge | August
Are you wondering how to make your Canvas course site more accessible and usable, though not sure where to start? We've got something for you!
What is it?
A 10-Day Course Accessibility Challenge that walks you through, step-by-step, how you can make meaningful progress toward a more inclusive digital environment in a sustainable way.
This is a responsibility shared broadly across our campus community, and a key provision under the updated Title II of Americans with Disabilities Act. At the School of Arts and Sciences, we are committed to fostering an inclusive digital environment for all education content, and we are here to support you in making your courses accessible.
Should I sign up for this challenge?
YES! You do not have to be a digital accessibility or Canvas expert. This challenge will help break down accessible course content into smaller, doable chunks. Worried about falling behind? That’s okay! The material will always be available to you, and you can come back to them when it’s convenient for you.
How will it work?
You will receive an email every day for 10 business days to help you make your Canvas course content accessible for all students. The emails will include opportunities to make changes to your course no matter how much time you have that day. Opportunities will include: “I have 5-minutes” or “I have more time.”
Are you ready?
Sign up today!
- Sign up for the August Challenge: August 17, 2026 - August 28, 2026. Registration will close on Sunday, August 16, 2026
Topics for the 10-Day Course Accessibility Challenge
- Day 1 – Goal Setting & Planning
- Day 2 – Tidy UP
- Day 3 – Ally
- Day 4 – Canvas Rich Content Editor Accessibility Checker
- Day 5 – Accessible Syllabus
- Day 6 – PDF/Readings Lists
- Day 7 – Kaltura
- Day 8 – PPT
- Day 9 – Canvas Structure
- Day 10 – Wrap up, thank you. Share what you’ve done over the past 10 days!