Foundations Curriculum Accessibility

Accessibility Priority Task List & Time Line

These resources are intended to help Foundations faculty and staff reach the updated ADA Title II accessibility standards. We recommend starting this work at least 6 months before the course launches. Some of these phases may take longer than others, with variation by content and course. You are welcome and encouraged to use your own judgement on ordering and timing.

Block Thread and Theme Directors/Faculty

  • 6 Months Out: Replace/select accessible Reading Assignments (e.g. outside links to articles)
  • 5 Months Out: Update/create accessible Handouts (e.g. study sheets, small group cards, printed assignments)
  • 4 Months Out: Update/create accessible Slide Decks (PowerPoint)
  • 3 Months Out: Update/create accessible Course Packs
  • 2 Months Out: Update/create accessible Pressbooks
  • 1 Month Out: Update/create accessible Images & Diagrams

Block Thread and Theme Admins

  • 4 Months Out: Delete Outdated Course Materials on Canvas
  • 3 Month Out: Test Canvas accessibility using checkers
  • 2 Months Out: Update/create accessible Syllabi
  • 2 Months Out: Update/create accessible Canvas Assignments

SOMALT

  • 2 Months Out: Enable Auto Video Captioning on MediaSite videos
  • As Requested: Address DRS Generated Video Captioning Requests

UW DRS Office

  • As Requested: Identify Specific Accommodation Requests

 

Support

SOM specific support pages coming November 2025.  Until then, refer to UW Teaching @UW support pages: