LJMU is committed to improving accessibility and an inclusive digital environment for everyone. We recognise that not all our systems are fully accessible, but we are working to improve both the content that resides within these systems and the systems overall. The following details our roadmap to improving accessibility across our technology enhanced learning provision. Further detail will be added to this roadmap once Canvas has been fully audited.

Manual Canvas Accessibility Audit (Q3 2022)

Audit 10% of Canvas courses to understand digital accessibility compliance.

Learning Management System (Q2 2023)

1. Submit a business case for the acquisition of an accessibility tool to help improve digital content added to the Learning Management System (LMS) Canvas

Canvas Accessibility Plugin (Q1 2024)

1. Aquire an Accessibility plugin for Canvas.
2. Review and evaluate institutional data on Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) compliance relating to Canvas.
3. Develop academic staff digital accessibility skills; focusing in particular on WCAG 2.1 AA criteria failing the most e.g. Alt Text or Headings
4. Help staff understand how to use the self assessment tool and resolve issues within their course.

Ongoing Review of Accessibility Data and Staff Development (Q2 2024)

1. A cycle of reviewing data relating to digital accessibility in the LMS and developing staff knowledge for particular WCAG issues.