Canva is a popular design tool for flyers, presentations, and social media graphics, and accessibility should remain part of the design process.
Digital accessibility begins with awareness and action across the UMB community. New federal regulations that take effect in April 2027 require public universities, including UMB, to ensure that their websites, course content, digital documents, and online tools are accessible to the public and students with disabilities to access our programs, services, and activities. We will be sharing information and tips in “The Elm Weekly.”
Canva is a popular design tool for flyers, presentations, and social media graphics, but accessibility should remain part of the design process. Avoid cluttered layouts, decorative fonts, and low-contrast color combinations that reduce readability.
When exporting content, ensure documents remain accessible and include alternative text when images are shared online. Accessible design choices help improve communication across audiences and devices.
Apply accessibility best practices to Canva projects and templates.