Alternative text, often called alt text, is one of the clearest examples of the difference between technical accessibility and meaningful accessibility. Accessibility tools can often determine whether an image contains alt text. That information is useful because it helps identify images that may need attention. However, those tools cannot reliably determine whether the alt text […]

The accessibility conversation often begins with reports, scores, and technical issues that need to be corrected. Those tools are important, but they only tell part of the story. At its core, accessibility is about creating course content that students can successfully access, understand, and use. As faculty become more familiar with Panorama Course Reports in

The accessibility conversation often begins with compliance requirements, accessibility checkers, and remediation workflows. While those topics are important, they only tell part of the story. At its core, accessibility is about creating learning experiences that help students succeed. This post is the first in a series exploring a simple idea: digital accessibility is not just about compliance.