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As the campus prepares for the Title II ADA Web and Mobile Accessibility deadline of April 24, 2026, Buffalo State University is committed to providing access and support for students with disabilities. Several features in Brightspace help us achieve this goal including built-in accessibility checkers, the ability to add alternative text to images, accessible page formats for your course content, the ability to add captions to your videos, and even the ability to individually customize due dates and test times for students who need accommodations. Please access the links below for more information. 

• Buffalo State Accessibility Knowledge Base Articles
  • Accessibility: Ally in Brightspace
  • Using the Brightspace Accessibility Checker 
  • Inserting Images and Adding Alternative Text
  • Using Document Templates in Brightspace 
  • Using the Accommodations Tool to Provide a Student Extended Quiz Time
• Yuja Captioning (Check any other videos in your course to ensure captions are available)
  • How do I get captions on my videos?
  • Editing Captions on YuJa Videos  
• Accessibility Training sessions (Microsoft Word and Brightspace Ally, Microsoft PowerPoint, etc.) are offered through the Workshop Registration System 

Have other questions or need assistance?  

• Please direct any questions about Brightspace functionality to SUNY Online.
• The Buffalo State IT Knowledge Base has many articles to assist with Brightspace. Use the search bar at the top to find information on other topics.
• If you need on-campus assistance from Instructional Design and Distance Learning, please submit a ticket through the IT Portal.
• Check out the options for Brightspace Professional Development opportunities to Earn the SUNY DLE Brightspace Fundamentals Certificate.
• Schedule an online appointment.