Community Stories and Case Studies
Every accessibility and inclusive learning initiative is unique, but learning from the experiences of others may help you along in your journey. Hear from Ally users who have helped lead Ally roll-outs on their campuses. Each 2-page report includes this information:
College or University Context
Goals for Ally
Implementation Strategy
Evaluation and Findings
Pearls of Wisdom
Links to resources such as campus messaging and training materials
Climbing the Accessibility Leaderboard
with Debra Padden and Christopher Soran, Tacoma Community College
Learn how this college in Washington gamified their accessibility initiative, incentivizing and motivating instructors with a leaderboard and points system that helped lead to a 30 point improvement in the accessibility of their Canvas LMS content while providing students more options for engagement.
One Foot in Front of the Other
with Nikki Stubbs and Pam Warren, Technical College System of Georgia
Learn how the team at the Technical College System of Georgia supported the roll-out of Ally across 22 campuses, including strategies used by the colleges who achieved the most significant gains in overall accessibility scores, and how a patient, iterative approach can improve outcomes.
Data-Driven Strategies for Inclusive Learning
with Eric Kunnen, Assoc. Director, eLearning & Emerging Technologies
Learn how this state university in Michigan leverage their Ally usage and progress data to inform their campus messaging strategies, target professional development, and generate buy-in from leadership to support more university pillars for equity and inclusion.
How Technology Helped Edge Hill University Create an Inclusive and Engagement Learning Environment for All Students
with Edge Hill University
Learn how Edge Hill University embraced the breadth of Blackboard Blackboard LMS and Ally to develop an inclusive environment for all students.
Accessible Content is Better Content: The University of Glasgow’s Journey Toward Inclusivity
with University of Glasgow
Learn how Ally helped the University of Glasgow achieve its accessibility and inclusion goals-and improve the student experience.
The Power of Together: How Trocaire College Rapidly Modernized their Online Learning Experience
with Trocaire College
Learn about Trocaire College’s transition to Blackboard LMS and adoption of Ally transformed their learning environment into one that promotes inclusivity and accessibility, benefiting instructors and students alike.
Using Blackboard Ally to Make Accessibility Second Nature at University of Staffordshire
with University of Staffordshire
After winning Blackboard’s 2024 Fix Your Content Day, learn how the University of Staffordshire was inspired to make fewer fixes going forward, with their ultimate goal to make all content accessible from the start.