How to Use Ally for eLC

Starting on October 15, 2025, when clicking on a file within the content section of your course, you will notice a colored gauge icon at the top indicating the accessibility score of the file, including PDF, Word, PowerPoint, OpenOffice, uploaded HTML, and images (JPG, GIF, PNG, etc.).

Screenshot highlighting Ally for eLC icon in Content

Interpreting the score

Green: High accessibility (file is accessible). 

Orange/Yellow: Medium accessibility (file can be improved). 

Red: Low accessibility (file is not accessible and needs attention).
 

Screenshot of Ally instructor report

Click the Ally icon to access a feedback panel.  The panel provides a document preview, a list of accessibility issues, and instructions on how to fix them. To fix an issue, you will need to edit the original document on your computer. After making the necessary changes, you can upload the updated document within the feedback panel.

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Ally for Web is an accessibility tool in UGA’s web publishing environment that helps website editors identify and fix accessibility issues in webpages and uploaded files. It provides automatic scanning, color-coded accessibility scores, and clear guidance to improve the accessibility of UGA websites. Editors with access to WordPress or Omni CMS can use the Ally for Web Dashboard to view scores and address common issues.