UDOIT - Getting Started [UW-Madison]

This document describes how to begin using the UDOIT accessibility checker in Canvas.

Universal Design Online Content Inspection Tool or UDOIT (pronounced, “You Do It”), is a course accessibility checker that allows instructors to scan an entire Canvas course to identify and resolve accessibility issues, referred to as “barriers.”

Steps to Get Started with UDOIT

To get up and running with using UDOIT:

Log into Canvas.
Enable UDOIT in your Canvas course.
See UDOIT - Scan a Course with UDOIT [UW-Madison].

Questions & Support

For help with UDOIT, please contact the DoIT Help Desk: Get Help from DoIT

Instructor Considerations Before Use

Best Practices

UDOIT presents barriers in two categories: Errors and suggestions. Errors should be the first ones to be addressed.
Although the tool does provide a way to fix some barriers directly inside the tool, there are some barriers that may require some direct editing of the HTML of the area in the course.
UDOIT presents barriers based on a few criteria. Instructors should start with the “Easiest to Fix” barriers in order to get used to the tool and its functionality.

General Considerations

UDOIT also checks course files. These files will require knowledge of how to make the changes in the software or programs that created the files.
If the tool cannot fix an issue, it will give you a link to the page for you to correct.
If you are unsure how to edit HTML, please work with your local support or a knowledgeable colleague.

Information to Share with Students

It's a good idea to inform your students about the best way to report accessibility issues in your course. If they report them to you, you can check for the issue using a UDOIT scan.

Accessibility

To learn more about accessibility and disability-related accommodations, see UDOIT Canvas Accessibility Checker - Accessibility & Usability Information.