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Accessibility

VHS Learning is committed to creating an accessible learning environment for everyone. Accessibility benefits all learners. Our team strives to design for all students from the outset, with a goal of offering courses that meet or exceed current web accessibility standards. 

Accessibility is a key factor in evaluating any software tool or content used at VHS Learning. This is especially important for our learning management systems (LMS). We use both Agilix Buzz and D2L’s Brightspace, and each platform includes features designed to support users who rely on assistive technologies (see documentation below).

 

VHS Learning courses also make use of ReadSpeaker, an embedded text-to-speech tool which provides easy access to computer generated audio for course content documents, and text highlighting for bi-modal reading, which can benefit ESOL and SWLD users (note that ReadSpeaker is not a replacement for a fully-featured screen reader for blind users.)

While we are committed to improving the accessibility of our course content, currently not all courses are fully accessible for all users.

  • Most courses are largely or fully accessible to the deaf and hard of hearing and we have had numerous successful deaf students in VHS Learning courses.
  • Local accommodation may be required for blind students, where complex images (e.g. charts, maps, artwork, etc.) may not be fully accessible.
  • Courses which have significant accessibility concerns are noted in the catalog description.

Also note that while VHS is committed to providing accessible course content (or accommodations where necessary) we are not able to provide access or ongoing support for specific assistive technology tools.

If you have any questions or concerns about accessibility in VHS Learning courses, please contact us. We welcome any feedback that will help us improve the accessibility of our course content, systems, and websites.

Specific VHS Learning policy information can be found in our Handbook (pages 36 and 27, respectively):

Accessibility information for VHS Learning course tools

Learning Management Systems

D2L Brightspace is the primary learning management system used for VHS Learning courses.
Agilix Buzz is also used in specific instructional contexts.

Accessibility Documentation

D2L Brightspace

Agilix Buzz

Other course learning tools