Remediate Content
Take action to fix identified issues and ensure access for all learners. Remediation involves editing content directly in Canvas or fixing original files before re-uploading them.
Edit Content
Follow the tool’s guidance to fix specific items (like Pages or Assignments) directly within Canvas.
Replace Files
For external docs (PDF, Word, PPT), fix the original file on your computer and re-upload it.
Tip: Always delete the old version.
Get Support
Contact XCITE’s A-Team for remediation assistance.
xcite-accessibility@ucr.edu Submit Request FormPDF Remediation
The process of fixing inaccessible PDF documents involves adding or correcting essential accessibility components like tags, reading order, alt text, and document language.
Image-Based PDFs
Fix scanned documents that are just images of text.
Missing Tags
Tags are required for navigating a document with assistive technology.
Adobe Acrobat Checker
How to use the built-in accessibility checker in Acrobat Pro.
View Adobe GuideWord Document Remediation
Troubleshooting Errors
"An Error Occurred While Checking This File" - Learn how to resolve scanning issues.
View Troubleshooting GuidePowerPoint Remediation
Getting Started
Use the native accessibility checker in PowerPoint to find and fix issues.
Creating Accessible PowerPoints
General guide on how to make your slides accessible.
Learn how with PowerPointReading Order (Selection Pane)
Manually adjust the sequence content is read by screen readers.
Fix Reading OrderAuthoring Guide & Inspection
Best practices for templates, layouts, and final checks.
Accessible Audio and Video
YuJa Media Platform
YuJa is integrated in Canvas and can automatically generate captions. Use the editor to correct them.
YuJa - Auto-caption & EditingZoom Recordings
Avoid linking directly to Zoom cloud recordings. Move videos to YuJa for permanent captioning.
Zoom Recordings - Move to YuJa