HelioCampus AC Accessibility and Usability Information

HelioCampus Assessment & Credentialing (AC) is a cloud-based assessment management system that facilitates the collection and application of learning assessment data. HelioCampus AC is currently used for several Student Learning Assessment initiatives including course evaluation surveys, program assessment reports and direct evidence of student learning (DESL).

UW–Madison has begun a multi-year transition from HelioCampus Assessment and Credentialing (formerly AEFIS) to a new system called, Blue, for digital course evaluations. Given this change, the Center for User Experience will re-evaluate this tool for accessibility as requested, and keep this document as a record of our last evaluation on 12/12/23.

Overview

This document contains the findings of an accessibility evaluation performed by the Center for User Experience (UX). We evaluate digital content using the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.1, Levels A and AA as our technical standard using both manual and automated testing methods. 

Our manual testing methods include checking for keyboard and screen reader support, reflow at high levels of magnification, accessible video and audio content, and sufficient color contrast. We may also identify usability barriers.

This evaluation is not comprehensive and should not be used as a replacement for internal quality assurance of a product. We find patterns of accessibility barriers and show examples of the types of barriers we find.

Get help

• For accessibility or usability assistance with using HelioCampus, please contact learnuwsupport@wisc.edu.
• Contact the DoIT Help Desk for general assistance.

Accessibility and usability barriers 

The following information is provided to help people with disabilities know what potential barriers may exist.

Unlabeled and visually hidden elements may cause barriers for screen reader users

Throughout the surveys, there are elements that are hidden visually but are still accessible via screen reader, which could cause confusion for sighted screen reader users. Additionally, some of these elements are unlabeled and their purpose is unclear. 

Loss of visual indication of keyboard focus may cause barriers 

The visual indication of keyboard focus on elements on the screen is occasionally lost throughout the surveys. Similarly, a user can sometimes place focus behind an open popup or menu and the menu remains open. These barriers can make it difficult for a user to track where they are on the screen.