Ally Overview
What is Ally?
Ally is a tool that works with Bb Learn to help instructors ensure course content is accessible to all users. It scans pages, documents, images, and more providing each item with an accessibility score and options for how to fix accessibility issues, if needed.
Why do I need to use Ally?
Ally is extremely useful for checking that content is accessible. Once enabled, you’ll be able to see the accessibility indicators throughout the course content and you can make changes right in Blackboard to make that content accessible for all students. Accessibility Indicators next to each content item show how accessible the content is (0% - 100%) and how you can fix those accessibility issues. In addition, Ally will create alternative formats that can be used by students to download the format, or formats, that work best for them to learn and study.
Why does my course content need to be accessible?
Accessibility ensures that ALL students are able to access your course content and materials. We recommend adopting the practice of universal design, which means proactively creating materials that are accessible to everyone.
How do I enable Ally in my courses?
Ally will be automatically enabled for all Fall 2021 courses and will be enabled automatically for all courses each term going forward.
Important Reminders
- Students view only the alternative formats created for content. They do not see the accessibility scores for items or courses.
- Bb Ally does not process student content or submissions.