Designing Accessible & Usable Web Pages
Designing Accessible & Usable Web Pages A well-designed webpage should make it easy for everyone to find, understand, and interact with information. Accessible web design considers the needs of people with disabilities from the beginning while also creating a clearer, more consistent, and more usable experience for all visitors. When creating or updating a webpage, […]
2026 APEX
Canyons School District · Board of Education 2026 APEX Award Recipients The highest honors presented by the Canyons Board of Education and Administration, recognizing employees, volunteers and partners who lift Canyons students as they reach for their dreams. Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026 Reception 6:15 p.m. · Ceremony 7 p.m. Mount Jordan Middle School Tribute videos […]
Creating Accessible Canvas & Online Courses
Creating Accessible Canvas & Online Courses Learning management systems (LMS), such as Canvas, Google Classroom, and Buzz, are commonly used to organize instruction, share learning materials, communicate with students, and support online learning. Whether you’re building an entire course, creating a lesson, posting an assignment, or sharing instructional resources, accessibility should be considered from the […]
Creating Accessible Digital Communications
Creating Accessible Digital Communications Digital communications, including emails, ParentSquare messages, Canvas announcements, and digital newsletters, are commonly used to share important information with students, families, employees, and the community. Whether you’re sending a quick reminder, sharing a school newsletter, or communicating important updates, accessibility should be considered from the beginning. Creating accessible digital communications goes […]
Creating Accessible Social Media Content
Creating Accessible Social Media Content Social media is commonly used to share announcements, updates, reminders, and important information with students, families, employees, and the community. Whether you’re creating a Facebook post, Instagram story, reel, video, or graphic, accessibility should be considered from the beginning. Creating accessible social media content goes beyond writing a clear message. […]
Creating Accessible Spreadsheets
Creating Accessible Spreadsheets Spreadsheets are commonly used to organize, analyze, calculate, and share information. Whether you are creating a data tracker, schedule, report, or other resource in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, or another application, accessibility should be considered from the beginning. Creating an accessible spreadsheet goes beyond how the information looks. It also involves how […]
Creating Accessible Slide Decks & Presentations
Creating Accessible Slide Decks & Presentations Slide decks and presentations are commonly used to share information, deliver instruction, facilitate meetings, and support professional learning. Whether you are creating a presentation in Google Slides, Microsoft PowerPoint, Canva, or another application, accessibility should be considered from the beginning. Creating an accessible presentation goes beyond designing slides. It […]
Creating Accessible Documents, Flyers & PDFs
Creating Accessible Documents, Flyers & PDFs Documents, flyers, and PDFs are commonly used to share information with students, families, employees, and the community. Whether you’re creating a handout, newsletter, guide, flyer, or report, it’s important to consider accessibility from the beginning. Many flyers and PDFs start as documents created in programs such as Microsoft Word, […]
Digital Accessibility: Access for Everyone
Digital Accessibility: Access for Everyone Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) At Canyons School District, accessibility is more than a compliance requirement. It is a commitment to ensuring every member of our community can access the information and resources they need to fully engage with our schools. As more of our day-to-day […]
Universal Design for Learning
Universal Design for Learning In Canyons School District, we believe that when we design information and learning experiences with everyone in mind, everyone benefits. This belief is at the heart of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Rather than waiting until someone encounters a barrier and then making an accommodation, UDL encourages us to anticipate differences […]
