Accessibility+ in D2L Brightspace

Overview

When will Accessibility+ be available in Brightspace?

 Users

Students, Employees

 Environment

D2L Brightspace

 Details

Summary

  • Jan 12: A shared‑login D2L sandbox with Accessibility+ becomes available for review (login: accplusdemo).
  • Jan 31: Accessibility+ will appear in all Brightspace courses except Spring 2026.
  • Spring 2026 courses will NOT include Accessibility+.

Background from Minnesota State

  • Accessibility+ was originally planned for Dec 18, 2025, but D2L delayed release due to migrating Accessibility+ code and services from ansrsource.
  • Minnesota State and D2L negotiated a revised rollout:

Updated Timeline

  • By Jan 12: Sandbox with the original ansrsource-based version available for campus testing.
  • By Jan 31: Accessibility+ enabled in campus Brightspace for all terms after Spring 2026. Only manual review tools will be included—no AutoFix or Alternate Formats yet.
  • By Feb 28: Either AutoFix or Alternate Formats will be added (depending on D2L migration progress).
  • By Mar 31: Remaining feature (AutoFix or Alternate Formats) will be added, plus institution-level reporting and related guidance.

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