UA Little Rock is joining the global challenge to improve the accessibility of digital learning materials. On October 3, UA Little Rock will participate in the fifth annual Fix Your Content Day, a 24-hour global competition where universities around the world use Anthology® Ally to improve the accessibility of digital learning materials. The Fix Your Content Day competition encourages educators, instructors, and staff to improve the accessibility of online course content, enabling students of all abilities to access these valuable resources. Participants race against the clock to adjust as many digital course files as possible within 24 hours, setting a precedent for the creation of more inclusive digital learning content.

Anthology Ally is an accessibility tool designed to help institutions create more inclusive learning environments by improving the accessibility of digital course content. Integrated within Blackboard, Ally automatically checks for accessibility issues in course materials, provides guidance to instructors on how to fix them, and offers students alternative formats of content to accommodate different learning needs. The goal of Anthology Ally is to enhance the learning experience for all students, while promoting awareness and inclusivity among educators.

To answer questions you may have, you can drop into our FYCD live virtual office-hours by clicking this Zoom link from 11 am-1 pm on Wednesday, October 3.

No registration necessary; simply log onto Blackboard on October 3 and use Ally to improve accessibility.