Research Paper

An Impact on Inclusive Education Across the Lone Star State

Colleges and universities throughout the state of Texas serve a diverse population of students with a variety of learning needs , language backgrounds, abilities. More accessible digital course content delivered in a variety of file formats helps ensure students have access to learning materials that work better with assistive technologies, mobile devices, and study tools. Blackboard Ally integrates into four major Learning Management Systems (LMS) to help institutions address accessibility barriers with course content, increase instructor awareness about accessible content authoring, and improve how students engage with their course materials.