When a Webpage Isn’t Accessible

Create an Accessible Alternative in Canvas

Overview

If a webpage has accessibility issues, you can create an accessible alternative in Canvas using the Rich Content Editor (RCE) and its built-in accessibility tools.

Using the Rich Content Editor (RCE)

Follow the guidance from the Accessible Digital Content module as you format headings, lists, links, images (alt text), and tables (headers/scope) in Canvas.

Create an Accessible Canvas Version (Step-by-Step)

Copy content: On the source webpage, select needed text/images and copy (Ctrl+C on Windows / Cmd+C on Mac).
Open your Canvas page: Go to the Canvas page and open the RCE using the edit button at the top.
Paste content: Paste into the page area (Ctrl+V / Cmd+V).
Remove stray styling: Select Format then Remove Formatting to strip unwanted code.
Apply accessible formatting: Add proper headings, use real lists, write meaningful link text, add alt text for images, and set table header cells/scope.
Run an accessibility check: Use the Accessibility Checkers (Pope Tech) to validate fixes.

*Quick Tips

Keep text layout simple; avoid complex columns or decorative tables - this is a plain text version, not a recreation.
Avoid using color alone for meaning.
Credit the website/original content at the bottom of the page.

Important

Don’t convert external webpages to Canvas pages by default. If you find accessibility issues on a site you intend to use, consult with eCampus first to confirm the best approach.