Getting started with accessible course design
New to creating accessible course materials? Explore ASU’s self-paced FRAME (Faculty Resources for Accessible Media Essentials) course to learn practical strategies that support all learners.
Practical steps for improving accessibility in digital content.
Accessibility Resources and Support
Practical guidance for creating accessible digital content
Visit the ASU IT Accessibility website for step-by-step guides, university resources, and information about available training and support.
Playlist: Accessibility On Demand
What are you trying to make accessible?
Self-Guided or Just in Time
FRAME: The foundational "Start Here" course for faculty. Learn more about the FRAME Canvas course.
Knowledge Base
Job aids and articles that provide step-by-step guidance and reference support.
- Canvas
- Course Resource Organizer
On-Demand Recordings
Past sessions for just in time learning.
- Canvas
- Course Resource Organizer
Self-Guided or Just in Time
Knowledge Base
Job aids and articles that provide step-by-step guidance and reference support.
- Documents & Slides
- PDFs
Equidox (PDF Remediation Tool): Use when the original source file is unavailable; whenever possible, remediate in the original file (e.g., Word or PowerPoint). For access and support, visit the ASU Accessibility website.
- What is Equidox & How To Request an Account
- Equidox - Getting Started: 5 Simple Steps to an Accessible PDF
- Equidox Sign-In and Document Setup Guide
- Equidox - Working with Hyperlinks
- Equidox - Remediating Lists and Tables
- Equidox - Designating Content as an Artifact
- Equidox - Using OCR to Fix Scanned PDFs
- Equidox - Exporting Your PDF
- Course Resource Organizer
On-Demand Recordings
Past sessions for just in time learning.
- Documents & Slides
- PDFs
Equidox (PDF Remediation Tool): Use when the original source file is unavailable. Whenever possible, remediate in the original file (e.g., Word or PowerPoint). For access and support, visit the ASU Accessibility website.- Equidox Playlist - This series walks users through using Equidox to remediate PDFs for accessibility, progressing from beginner orientation to various remediation techniques.
- Course Resource Organizer
Self-Guided or Just in Time
Knowledge Base
Job aids and articles that provide step-by-step guidance and reference support.
- MediaPlus
- Generating and Editing Transcripts in MediaPlus
- MediaPlus Resources – Step-by-step guides and resources for creating, managing, and sharing media.
- Course Resource Organizer
On-Demand Recordings
Past sessions for just in time learning.
- MediaPlus
- Course Resource Organizer
Self-Guided or Just in Time
Knowledge Base
Job aids and articles that provide step-by-step guidance and reference support.
- Adobe
- Faculty & Staff Resources – Includes upcoming accessibility sessions.
- AI Tools
On-Demand Recordings
Past sessions for just in time learning.
- AI and Accessibility: Practical Applications – Coming Spring 2026
Self-Guided or Just in Time
Knowledge Base
Job aids and articles that provide step-by-step guidance and reference support.
- Get Started with Equatio
- Equidox + Equatio – Making Math and Scientific Notation Accessible
- AI for STEM Accessibility
- Accessible STEM AI Prompt Template
On-Demand Recordings
Past sessions for just in time learning.
How do I find support?
Cross-Unit Accessibility Support
- Strategic Support: Accessibility Support (LX, EdPlus, Library, SAILS) – A centralized, one-page infographic that helps faculty quickly identify the right team to contact for accessibility, inclusive design, and course support needs.
- Digital Accessibility: Tools, Tutorials, and Services – Explore the resources, tools, and support services available to help you create and maintain accessible digital experiences.
- Student Accessibility and Inclusive Learning Services (SAILS) – ASU Student Accessibility and Inclusive Learning Services is the central campus resource for students with disabilities to ensure access to their education and help increase awareness in the university community.
- Course Resource Services (ASU Library) – ASU’s central service for helping faculty provide students with accessible, copyright-compliant course materials at no additional cost.
Guided & Live Learning (Learn with others)
LX Accessibility Workshop Series – Upcoming 30-45 min sessions focusing on accessibility, often modeling best practices for creating accessible content with enterprise-wide technology
Deque Accessibility Training Self-Subscribing Canvas Course – ASU now offers 66 Deque University digital accessibility modules in a self-subscribe Canvas course. Topics include Fast Track Accessibility, web and design accessibility, testing/QA, document accessibility, and mobile apps.
Institutional Partnership and Collaboration with LX Design
- Request a Group Accessibility Workshop (10+ Participants) – This form is used to request an accessibility workshop for an ASU college or unit. Sessions may be tailored to the audience, enterprise tools, and specific goals.
- How it works: Submit the form with preferred dates and event details. Scheduling is based on facilitator availability, and a confirmation email outlining next steps will be sent after submission.
- Request Accessibility Workshop & Support
- Learning Technology Enablement Consult – Meet one-on-one with a Learning Experience Designer to explore and integrate enterprise learning technologies that align with your instructional goals, with a focus on accessibility learning.