Panorama

Panorama offers tools to check, improve, and create accessible content directly within Canvas.

Learn more about the Canvas Accessibility Service Rollout as part of the Digital Accessibility Strategic Initiative

Training and Resources

Learn more about how to use Panorama in Canvas and how to make course content accessible.

Instructors and Instructional Support Staff

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Students

Get started with available resources:

Benefits and Features

Panorama gives everyone tools to improve the accessibility of digital learning within Canvas. 

  • Instructors and Instructional Support Staff can:
    • Improve Canvas content accessibility with integrated tools
    • Improve attached file accessibility with integrated tools
    • Understand accessibility status across your courses and over time with reporting
    • Generate inclusive content formats of course materials for your students
  • Students can:
    • Generate alternative formats of course materials independently
    • Empower your learning by adapting course materials to your needs
  • Panorama features include:
    • Accessibility Reports for courses and groups of courses
    • Accessibility Scores for Canvas content and attached files
    • Remediation guidance and tools for Canvas content and attached files
    • Tools for PDF accessibility
    • Alternative Formats generator for students and instructors
    • DocHub to improve or convert additional documents for students and instructors
  • Features not included at U-M:
    • AutoPilot AI
    • Website Accessibility Widget
    • Access Notes
    • Accessible Design Tool