LMS Check: Tailored Checklists for Creating Course-Specific Accessibility Statements for Learning Management Systems

Accessibility of learning material is key to successful healthcare education of students with a disability in eLearning. Digital barriers such as lack of alternative text for images or unavailability of captions in lecture recordings can exclude them. Directive 2016/2102 of the European Union mandates public institutions to provide accessible digital content and detailed accessibility statements, to learners. Even if Learning Management Systems (LMSs) are accessible, compliance with such legislation at the course level requires lecturers to be aware of barriers, document them, and accept requests for remediation. To address this, we developed LMS Check, a web-based tool that enables lecturers to assess course accessibility through tailored checklists and generate legally compliant accessibility statements. The tool’s requirements were identified through a focus group survey with 34 participants. LMS Check dynamically adapts to the specific LMS content, presents relevant criteria linked to detailed step-by-step guidance. Usability evaluations across a LMS (OPAL) and learning material (PDF) demonstrates moderate to good usability, with participants valuing its structured guidance. We discuss the design, implementation, and evaluation of LMS Check, highlighting its potential to support lecturers in creating accessible learning environments.