The 7 Pillars of Accessibility are practical strategies that help users create usable and compliant digital learning environments.
- Headings: Use clear heading structures to organize content and aid navigation.
- Alt Text / Alt Tag: Provide meaningful descriptions for images to support screen readers.
- Descriptive Links: Use link text that clearly describes the destination or action.
- Color / Color Contrast: Ensure sufficient contrast and avoid relying solely on color to convey meaning.
- Lists: Format lists properly to help users understand relationships between items.
- Tables: Use headers and structure tables for clarity and screen reader compatibility.
- Closed Captions: Include captions for video content to support deaf and hard-of-hearing users.
Credit: Instructure. (2025). Fundamentals of Accessible Digital Content in Canvas [Online training course]. Canvas Training Services Portal.