{"id":2370,"date":"2022-03-01T14:18:52","date_gmt":"2022-03-01T19:18:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/itds\/?page_id=2370"},"modified":"2026-04-08T16:06:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T20:06:26","slug":"designing-accessible-learning-environments","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/itds\/essentials\/designing-accessible-learning-environments\/","title":{"rendered":"Designing Accessible Learning Environments"},"content":{"rendered":"

糖心vlog is committed to ensuring that all students, regardless of ability, have an opportunity to learn equal to those of their peers. 糖心vlog\u2019s Mission Statement<\/a> confirms its commitment \u201cto a learning community that is deeply and broadly reflective of the diverse population of New Jersey\u201d and beyond.<\/p>\n

On April 24, 2024, the US Department of Justice updated its regulations for Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)<\/a>, requiring that all web content must be accessible. The University must ensure all web pages, documents, systems, instructional materials, and digital content meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 AA<\/a> by April 26, 2027<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Although the Disability Resource Center (DRC)<\/a> assists students in receiving accommodations to equalize access, faculty play a key role in ensuring that courses are accessible to all students. It is imperative that the three principles of Universal Design for Learning<\/a> are considered in your approach to teaching and learning:<\/p>\n

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  1. Multiple Means of Representation<\/strong>: Learners differ in the ways they perceive and comprehend information.<\/li>\n
  2. Multiple Means of Action and Expression<\/strong>: Learners differ in the ways they can navigate a learning environment and express what they know.<\/li>\n
  3. Multiple Means of Engagement<\/strong>: Learners differ in the ways they can be engaged or motivated to learn.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    In order to implement UDL principles in your teaching practices, there are a number of resources available to you and your students. Below are resources for making your course materials accessible to all learners:<\/p>\n

    Canvas Accessibility<\/div>
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    To create an accessible Canvas course, it is important that you design it with UDL principles in mind and provide instructional materials that are accessible. Canvas provides several tools to help you to build content that is accessible and accommodate students that need extra time on quizzes and\/or assignments:<\/p>\n