Anthology Ally
Deliver truly inclusive learning experiences through alternative formats, instructor built-in feedback, and institutional reporting.
Overview
Anthology Ally is a content accessibility service that integrates seamlessly with Learning Management Systems (LMS) like Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle, and D2L Brightspace. It automatically scans course materials for accessibility issues based on WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA standards, providing instructors with real-time feedback and step-by-step guidance on how to fix them. A key feature is its ability to automatically generate a range of alternative formats for students, such as audio, electronic braille, ePub, and translated versions, which empowers learners to choose the format that best suits their needs. Ally also provides an institution-wide reporting dashboard for administrators to track accessibility improvements and compliance across the organization.
✨ Key Features
- Automatic Accessibility Scanning
- Alternative Format Generation (Audio, Braille, ePub, etc.)
- In-context Instructor Feedback
- Institutional Accessibility Reporting
- LMS Integration
- WYSIWYG Editor Checker
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Deep integration within major Learning Management Systems.
- Automatic generation of multiple alternative formats for students.
- Direct, in-context feedback for course instructors.
Unique Value: Provides a holistic, in-workflow solution for accessibility within the educational environment, empowering both instructors to create more accessible content and students to consume it in the format they prefer.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Integration with university LMS to improve accessibility scores across courses.
- Automatic conversion of instructor-uploaded PDFs into audio and readable text formats.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Standalone website accessibility testing without an LMS.
- Remediation of complex, non-LMS based web applications.
🏆 Alternatives
Unlike standalone web accessibility checkers, Ally is embedded directly into the course creation process, making accessibility a proactive part of instruction rather than a reactive compliance check. Its automatic alternative format generation is a key feature not found in many competitors.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: NA