Clemson Online Accessibility
Clemson Online supports faculty in creating accessible online courses and instructional content, from captioned videos to easily navigable Canvas course sites and much more. Our experienced staff can help instructors bring their online or hybrid courses into compliance with campus accessibility policies, increasing access and equity for all learners on Clemson’s digital campus.
Accessibility Day is Oct. 15!
Learn simple steps for accessibility compliance in Canvas
Topics include: WCAG Standard: What does it mean for your course? | Making Images Accessible in Canvas: Alt-text and Image Descriptions | Creating Accessible Text: Headings and Lists in Canvas | Creating and Editing Video Captions in Kaltura | Checking Tables for Accessibility. All sessions will be held via Zoom and will run between 9am and 2:30pm.
Register for some or all of the day's workshops!Accessibility Services
Accessibility Services
Required syllabus statement
Student Accessibility Services (SAS) has provided a statement for all instructors to include on their syllabi. Be sure to add this to your syllabus and check back regularly for any updates.
Faculty Resource Center (FRC)
Clemson Online created and regularly updates the FRC in Canvas. You can self-enroll at the link to access a wide array of content, from Canvas templates to video resources to free graphics. You can also find pedagogical materials, including testing resources and best accessibility practices for teaching with Canvas.
QM and Accessibility
A Quality Matters course review emphasizes accessibility. If you're interested in having your online or hybrid course reviewed, self-enroll in our QM at Clemson Canvas site to learn more, or email our QM Coordinator.
ATM
This short Accessibility Training Module is being piloted in Spring '24 in preparation for a larger rollout to Canvas in AY '25. Stay tuned!
Video services - includes captioning
Clemson Online is dedicated to assisting instructors increase student engagement and achievement. Our video services can help instructors design and produce engaging instructional videos that follow best practices in accessibility for online, blended, flipped, and face-to-face learning.
Links/Resources
Accessibility Portal
Clemson University's Accessibility Web Portal is the centralized accessibility resource for Clemson students, employees, and visitors.
Student Accessibility Services
SAS provides a range of accommodations for students at Clemson to ensure that every Tiger has equal access to academic resources, campus life, and more.
Video Playlist
At our Kaltura Accessibility playlist, you will find a variety of training videos in accessibility topics, including how to get started, how to use accessibility tools, and much more.
Events Calendar
Check our calendar regularly for accessibility-focused workshops and other events hosted by Clemson Online.
Accessibility Quick Guides: Microsoft Office
Coming soon!
Quick Guide: Word
Coming soon!
Quick Guide: Powerpoint
Coming soon!
Accessibility Quick Guides: Canvas
Coming soon!
Quick Guide: Rich Content Editor
Coming soon!
