Accessibility Statements for Digital Education Systems
The University of Leeds is committed to making its digital estate accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.
The Digital Education supports a number of online systems, and are continually working with our suppliers to provide an accessible user experience. Below you can find regularly-updated information on the accessibility of our systems, with links to our web accessibility statements which contain reviews of how we are meeting (or working to meet) accessibility standards.
In addition to our centrally-supported tools, your modules may include specialist software that is in pilot or unique to your programme of study. Each module includes a Module Accessibility Statement in its Module Information and Help folder. Please also check your module area for information specific to your studies as well as how to access support from your teaching team.
System Accessibility Statements
Minerva
Minerva is the University's Portal and Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) which uses Anthology’s Blackboard Learn. Minerva contains online teaching areas and links to other integrated tools for interactive learning, assessment and grading, and communication.
Minerva's Web Accessibility Statement
Accessibility in Minerva - using keyboard shortcuts and screen readers
Accessibility in Minerva - reduced motion settings
Anthology's Accessibility page (external site)
Anthology's Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (external site)
Box of Broadcasts
Box of Broadcasts (BoB) is an online educational media service that allows staff and students to stream, record and share TV and radio broadcasts from hundreds of channels. It provides searchable archives, playlists, and citation tools to support teaching, learning, and research.
Box of Broadcasts' Accessibility Statement
Learning On Screen's Accessibility page (external site)
CampusPress
CampusPress is a managed WordPress hosting service that enables staff and students to create and maintain websites and blogs. It allows for easy content publishing and collaborative tools to support learning and teaching.
CampusPress Accessibility Statement
Accessibility in CampusPress (external site)
Guide to WordPress Accessibility (external site)
Collaborate Ultra
Gradescope
Labster
Möbius
Möbius Assessment is an online, automated assessment tool specifically designed to test students’ understanding of math-based concepts in STEM subjects.
Möbius Accessibility Statement
Möbius's Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (External Site)
Padlet
PebblePad
PebblePad is a portfolio and personal learning platform enabling the gathering of learning and development material. Tutors can provide scaffolds for students to work from or invite students to initiate their own projects.
PebblePad Accessibility Statement
Making PebblePad content more accessible
Accessibility at PebblePad (external site)
Soundtrap for Education
Soundtrap is a cloud-based audio recording and editing tool, used by the University for podcasting-style assessments.
Soundtrap Accessibility Statement
Soundtrap Navigation Guide (external site)
Turnitin
Turnitin is an assessment submission, plagiarism detection and marking system.
Turnitin Accessibility Statement
Turnitin's accessibility resources (external site)
Vevox
Vevox is a polling and quizzing tool available for use to all university users. The tool can be used to deliver synchronous polls in class to aid engagement.
Vevox Accessibility Statement
Accessibility Guidance on the Vevox Website
Requesting Support
Personalised advice and support is available to students via Disability Services. Staff can find disability support and resources through the Equality and Inclusion Unit website.
If you would like more information, find any problems not listed in these statements, or feel we're not meeting your accessibility needs, please contact the Digital Education Systems Team via the IT Service Desk.
Related Links
- Accessibility of this website.
- See the Digital Accessibility website for how to get help with digital accessibility at the University of Leeds.
- The For Students website has further guidance on support for disabled students.
- School Academic Leads for Inclusive Practice (SALIPs) work to promote and embed inclusive approaches in education. They can help teaching staff understand what this means in their own disciplinary context. Contact a SALIP in your Faculty.