University Resources

Ally is integrated into Elearning to automatically scan course content, display accessibility scores and provide inline, step-by-step fixes for files and pages. It also generates alternate formats (HTML, audio, ePub, braille-ready) during remediation and updates scores as issues are resolved.

Learn more about ALLY for Elearning

Explore tools, guides and best practices from Elearning (D2L) designed to help you create accessible, inclusive learning experiences in Brightspace. This resource hub offers step-by-step instructions and accessibility checklists to support all learners in navigating and engaging with your course content.

Explore Elearning (D2L) Accessibility Resources

Siteimprove crawls WMU websites to flag accessibility and other improvements, then delivers actionable reports so editors and developers can prioritize fixes. WMU distributes regular Siteimprove reports and provides access to the platform’s training library.

Learn more about Siteimprove

Webex includes built-in features that support inclusive meetings, such as automated closed captions, live transcription, robust keyboard navigation and screen reader support. After you sign in, you can turn on captions, review transcripts and use shortcuts to navigate without a mouse.

Learn more about accessibility in the Webex Overview—Select a Webex tool to view the accessibility features

Microsoft Teams is WMU’s collaboration hub in W-Exchange, supporting chat, meetings and file sharing. It includes built-in accessibility features to make participation easier for everyone. Turn on live captions/transcripts, navigate with keyboard shortcuts and use screen reader/high-contrast support in meetings and chats.

Learn more about Teams accessibility

Before buying or renewing any software, platform or other Information Communications Technology (ICT), WMU units must route the purchase through the Technology Compliance Review Process to evaluate accessibility and security.

Vendors are expected to provide a current Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR/VPAT). Their products are reviewed against WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards, and when gaps exist, an Equally Effective Alternative Access Plan may be required. Accessibility is a condition of purchase and must be maintained throughout the contract term; coordinate vendor testing with WMU’s Digital Accessibility Team.

Vendors and units acquiring ICT must ensure accessibility is evaluated during procurement and maintained throughout the contract term.

• Provide a current Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR/VPAT).
• Identify gaps and remediation timelines in agreements.
• Coordinate vendor testing with WMU’s Digital Accessibility Office.
• Accessible procurement guidance

Learn more about the IT Planning and Compliance Review Process

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A campus community for WMU site editors, communicators and developers to share updates, tips and solutions for managing University websites. Meetings cover accessibility best practices, CMS how-tos, branding and content standards, analytics and upcoming web initiatives—open to anyone who works on WMU web content. Join to learn, collaborate and stay current on tools and policies.

Learn more about the Web Users Group and how to get involved

The Web Accessibility Committee is a cross-campus group that advises the Accessibility Compliance Specialist and helps implement the University’s Web Accessibility Policy. It develops and maintains procedures to ensure online content meets WMU’s accessibility standards, reviews exception requests, coordinates training and verification of completion, and partners with OIT on compliance tracking and the technology review process.

Contact the Web Accessibility Committee