Instructor Resources
Link to ALL Instructor Technology Resources
Blackboard Ally
- Blackboard Ally works within Blackboard courses to provide accessible course content for students. Accessible files include readable text for screen readers, pictures with captions, and easy-to-navigate content.
Getting Started
Bb Ally and Accessibility Presentation (YuJa Link)
- Link provides an overview of Blackboard Ally.
Bb Ally Presentation Handout 10-20-2021 (PDF)
- PDF provides an overview of Blackboard Ally.
Blackboard Ally Video (YouTube Link)
- Link provides an overview of Blackboard Ally.
Ally Overview Handout (PDF)
- PDF provides an overview including instructor feedback and tools.
Ally Instructor Guide (PDF)
- PDF provides a guide of Ally tools and features.
Ally for Instructors (Link)
- Link to Blackboard Learn Help on Ally.
Alternative Formats and Accessibility
Alternative Formats in Ally (Link)
- Link to an overview on alternative formats available from Blackboard Learn Help.
Examples for using Alt-Text for Images ( Link)
- Link provides an overview/instructions on how to format multimedia and other non-text content for web accessibility.
Accessibility in Blackboard (Link)
- Link to an overview on Accessibility and compliance in online courses from Blackboard Learn Help.
Check Accessibility in Microsoft Word and Power Point (PDF)
- PDF provides instructions on how to check MS Word and Power Point documents and files.
HowToSaveDocumentsPowerPoints (PDF)
- PDF provides instructions on how to save MS Word and Power Point documents and files.
Online-Resources-for-Accessibility (PDF)
- PDF provides links to online resources.
Universal Design and Checklists
Ally Accessibility Checklist (PDF)
- PDF provides a reference on making accessible course content materials.
Universal-Design-for-Learning-Accessibility (PDF)
- PDF provides an overview of Blackboard Learn related to Universal Design courtesy of the University of Alabama.
Accessing PDFs with Assistive Technology (PDF)
- PDF provides an overview on accessing PDF documents with Assistance Technology.
UA Checklists (Link)
- Public Google Drive documents courtesy of the University of Alabama.
Ally for Students
Ally for Students (Link)
- Link to YouTube provides an overview of Ally for students.
ALLY Handout for Students (PDF)
- PDF provides an overview of Ally for students.
ADA @ JSCC
- Faculty Handbook (External Link)
- Student Handbook (External Link)
- ADA Office – Web site (External Link)