The University of Pittsburgh offers several tools that support digital access such as file conversion, captioning, and accessibility reviews to uncover issues and correct them so that everyone has the resources they need to learn.
Tech Support for Digital Accessibility
- Siteimprove
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Siteimprove is a cloud-based software that crawls websites and reports back on accessibility issues based on the Web Content and Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0, levels A, AA, and AAA and quality assurance issues such as broken links and potential misspellings.
- Captioning
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There are many options available for captioning content at Pitt, and certain options are better/recommended for certain scenarios.
- UDOIT
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UDOIT is an accessibility auditing tool for Canvas that was created by the University of Central Florida. This tool scans your Canvas course, generates a report of accessibility issues that could impede your students' ability to learn, and provides resources for addressing these issues. Learn more about UDOIT in the Center for Teaching and Learning's Help Resources.
- SensusAccess
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The University of Pittsburgh has partnered with SensusAccess to offer a file converter tool that makes inaccessible documents (such as Word or PDF files) into more accessible media (such as searchable PDFs, audio MP3 files, Braille, or e-text). Visit the Center for Teaching and Learning to learn more or to access SensusAccess.
- Ally
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Ally has made available their File Transformer, which helps you to personalize your learning experience by converting your course files into alternative formats that fit your needs, devices, and learning preferences.