How to Download Alternative Formats of Documents in Canvas
Central Washington University is committed to universal access of all digital documents in Canvas. Ally is a tool which integrates with Canvas and provides students with alternative formats of uploaded course documents.
The alternative formats provided by Ally are not a replacement for formal accommodation requests. Ensure you are registered with CWU Disability Services if you do need an accommodation. The alternative formats provided are available to everyone in the course.
What if the alternative format is low-quality? A low-quality file alternative format file is derived from a low-quality source file.
- Faculty - please contact Multimodal Learning to get help improving the quality of your source file
- Students - contact your instructor to receive help getting a higher quality source file
The alternative formats available are:
- Tagged PDF: Structured PDF for improved use with assistive technology
- HTML: For viewing in the browser and on mobile devices
- ePub: For reading as an e-book on an iPad or other e-book reader
- Electronic Braille: BRF version for consumption on electronic braille displays
- Audio: MP3 version for listening
Review the steps below to discover how to download the alternative format that works best for you. Keep in mind, the first time an MP3 or BRF file is generated it will take a few minutes to process.
Step 1: Locate the file you want to download in the alternative format
Step 2: Click on the down arrow, to the right of the document title
Step 3: Select 'Alternative formats'
Step 4: Choose the alternative format you want.
