Accessible content is better content

Blackboard® Ally helps your institution develop inclusive learning and web environments, powered by a decade’s experience and a passionate global accessibility community.

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An accessible learning environment for all students

Ally integrates with all major LMS providers, including Blackboard, Canvas, Moodle, and D2L, to make learning more engagement, inclusive, and enjoyable.

Inclusive for every student

Consistent access to alternative content formats allow students to learn based on their individual preferences.

Blackboard Ally “Download alternative formats” dialog for a PDF named “O’Brien a4200.pdf,” with options for OCRed PDF, HTML, ePub, electronic braille, audio, BeeLine Reader, Immersive Reader and translated version.

Supportive for every instructor

Faculty receive real-time insights when developing courses and content, embedding accessibility best practices that grow over time.

Ally PDF tag review screen showing page 6 of 8. Headings and paragraphs on the page are outlined and labeled with tags (H2, H3, H4, Paragraph), which match a tag list in a side panel with an Approve button.

Informative for every admin

Detailed reporting provides a true panorama of accessibility across the institution, highlighting priority areas and driving ongoing optimization.

Downloads by alternative format type, up 19.1%: PDF 577, ePub 398, Audio 236, Braille 107, Electronic Braille 55, Tagged PDF 18. A line chart from 9/1 to 9/29 tracks three series: Alternative Formats window launches (about 480 to 640 per week), total downloads (about 270 to 360) and unique users (about 90 to 120). All three drop sharply in the final, partial week.

Transformative for every institution

Ally is much more than just a remediation tool – it provides the insight and guidance required to create a welcoming digital learning environment.

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The pioneer of accessible learning. Still leading the way.

Ally founded the category in 2017. Over the ensuing decade, we’ve partnered with thousands of leading institutions to promote inclusive learning at scale.

Laptops showing Blackboard Ally digital accessibility platform 3 billion+ pieces of content scanned for accessibility issues since 2019 20 million+ accessibility issues corrected by instructors Content translation into 70+ languages 265 million+ alternative format downloads by learners

The Ally Advantage: Transparency, Control, and Trust

Simple, inclusive pricing

Forget additional charges for new capabilities and constant upselling. With Ally, it’s just one simple contract, and all our innovation – including features powered by AI – is included as part of the core license.

The world’s biggest digital learning community

Your accessibility program will evolve over time, and insights from peer institutions are crucial to ongoing improvement. Ally connects you with thousands of leading institutions from around the world, including training, regular events, and a thriving online community.

Instructor in control

Only Ally strikes the perfect balance between automation and autonomy, providing efficiency for faculty without ever requiring them to cede control of their courses.

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Take accessibility beyond the classroom: Blackboard Ally for Web

The same high expectations that students have for learning content also applies to your website. Ally for Web supports accessible online content, ensuring that students can interact with important information along their learner journey.

Alternative Formats

Adding Ally to your website allows key content to be downloaded in a range of alternative formats, including audio, ePub, braille and more. Automated translations are also supported for 70+ languages, which is vital for international students and other non-native speakers.

Blackboard Ally “Download alternative formats” dialog opened over the Blackboard Ally web page, offering ePub, electronic braille, audio and BeeLine Reader versions of the page.

Insights and Reporting

Just as Ally provides in-depth data for accessibility in the LMS, the same rigor is also applied to your website. Ally’s Website Accessibility Report provides granular detail on how your website performs for accessibility, all based on WCAG 2.2 Level AA standards, with easy export options to integrate this data into your institution’s accessibility strategy.

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