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6 Ways to Make Complex STEM Content More Accessible
Keep STEM rigorous while opening up student access
A student opens the problem set and finds an equation embedded as an image. She understands the math, but her screen reader can't interpret the notation. Later, the assignment asks her to analyze...
Posted: October 6, 2026, 10:00 AM
6 Things to Check Before You Share a Table with Students
Good structure makes information easier to navigate.
Imagine you’ve created a table showing your weekly course schedule: dates in the first column, readings in the second, and assignments in the third. It looks organized and easy to scan. But a...
Posted: September 29, 2026, 2:02 PM
Assistive Technology Explained: A Look at How Users Experience Your Content
How does an accessible course behave for everyone?
Most faculty design course materials thinking about how they look. But for a significant number of students, how course content looks is only part of the picture -- or not the picture at all....
Posted: September 22, 2026, 10:00 AM
5 Things to Check After Blackboard Ally Gives You the Green Light
Ally catches a lot. A few important checks still need you.
You launched the Ally course accessibility report, worked through the flagged issues, and watched your score climb to 85% or higher. Green across the board! It feels like the job is done. But a...
Posted: September 1, 2026, 2:59 PM
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