Ally is a content accessibility tool that helps build a more inclusive learning environment and improve the student experience by helping students take clear control of course content with usability, accessibility and quality in mind.
Ally will assist with the University's objective of University for All and assist with the Universal Design principles for Teaching & Learning, providing the student population with alternative options to receive their learning materials.
Ally provides detailed insight and guidance to staff on best practice in relation to the accessibility of their content and guidelines on how best to improve on it.
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Students and staff now have the facility to view their learning content in different formats. The alternative format options are accessed by clicking on the “Download alternative formats icon” beside the learning content. Some of the alternative formats include:
- Semantic HTML
- ePub
- Audio
- Electronic Braille