Accessibility statement for the learning platform Canvas

We want to enable as many people as possible to use Canvas at SLU and we are continuously working on making material more accessible through Canvas.

This document describes how Canvas meets legal requirements for accessibility to digital public services. It also addresses some known accessibility challenges and how to report shortcomings to us so that we can resolve them

How accessible is the learning platform?
Canvas is a commercial product, designed and developed in compliance with the internationally recognised standard Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA. Tests of the system are conducted regularly by the supplier, Instructure. Detailed information about Canvas’s work to improve accessibility can be found here: https://www.instructure.com/canvas/accessibility

Known shortcomings

Canvas contains many documents that have been uploaded and published in various courses. These documents may have accessibility shortcomings.

There may be sections with insufficient contrast between the text and the background
There may be videos with no closed captions.
Uploaded LaTex-documents may be challenging from an accessibility point of view.

What can you do if you are unable to use certain parts of the website?
If you need content from Canvas which is not accessible to you, but which is an exception to the application of the law as described below, you can contact us at utb-system@slu.se

Reporting shortcomings in the accessibility of the website
We are continuously striving to improve Canvas and the accessibility of its content. If you discover problems that are not described on this page, or if you consider that we are not meeting legal requirements, contact utb-system@slu.se to make us aware of the problem.

Supervision
The Agency for Digital Government is responsible for supervision regarding the law on accessibility to digital public service. If you are dissatisfied with the way in which we manage your complaints you can contact the Agency for Digital Government and report it