Accessibility+, a tool within D2L Brightspace that supports inclusive and accessible course design, is now available to all Minnesota State D2L Brightspace users at no extra cost.
Initial functions of Accessibility+ have begun rolling out in D2L Brightspace. Faculty will be able to review an Accessibility+ Instructor Accessibility Report for items included in the D2L Brightspace content area for the summer 2026 and fall 2026 semesters.
The report provides a high-level summary of accessibility scan performed on course digital materials within D2L Brightspace. It identifies compliance issues aligned with WCAG success criteria, ISO specification for PDFs, and offers targeted fixes with recommendations for remediation.
Throughout the spring semester, additional Accessibility+ features, such as file remediation support and alternate content formats, will be introduced.
Join Accessibility Sprints
Faculty who would like to learn more about using Accessibility+ can register for one or more upcoming Accessibility Sprints offered during the spring 2026 term. These sessions will provide practical guidance on making basic changes to improve files that did not meet specific accessibility standards.
Register for the Accessibility Sprints on the Network for Educational Development (NED) Events Calendar.
Contact
Email the Network for Educational Development for questions about the sprints.
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