The ITS Digital Accessibility team is excited to introduce Grackle, a set of accessibility checker add-ons designed for use with your U-M Google account. Grackle can help you create accessible documents, spreadsheets, and presentations in Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides.
Grackle’s integration into Docs, Sheets, and Slides provides intuitive tools for spotting and resolving accessibility issues as you edit. Ensuring digital accessibility is not just a best practice; it's a vital component of the University of Michigan's commitment to equity and inclusivity. Grackle empowers you to create barrier-free content that everyone can access and enjoy, aligning with U-M policy and our compliance standards of WCAG 2.1 AA.
Benefits of using Grackle:
- Check and fix accessibility issues directly within U-M Google to ensure your documents are user-friendly and inclusive.
- By meeting accessibility standards, your content becomes more usable for a diverse audience.
- Gain insights into accessibility best practices as you compose and edit, with guidance available as needed.
There are three separate add-ons you must install from the Google Workspace Marketplace to begin using the tools:
Refer to the ITS Digital Accessibility site for more information on installing and using each tool:
Join the university community in making strides toward a more inclusive digital landscape for all!