Social learning for everyone

We are committed to ensuring that our platform is accessible to everyone, and our goal is to help instructors create an inclusive, welcoming environment for learning.

Annually audited · WCAG 2.2 A & AA compliant
Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) 2026
Accessibility Statement

Create a welcoming space for students

Personalize your profile
Students and instructors customize their online identities by adding a photo, pronouns, and bio to their profile.
Post anonymously (or not)
At the instructors’ discretion, students can choose (or be required to) post anonymously, building confidence in sharing ideas and opinions.
Flag inappropriate comments
‍Let students flag inappropriate comments in their conversations to ensure an inclusive environment. Flagged comments are removed from the conversation thread until reviewed by the instructor. 
Hover over a profile avatar to see their name, bio, and pronouns. Edit this information in your profile settings.
Students can post their comments anonymously to build confidence on their ideas and opinions. Students can click on the detective icon to make their comment anonymous.
Flag a comment that has been posted as inappropriate. Instructors can remove or unflag comments on their end.

Make your materials accessible without requiring special software

Highlighted text can be read aloud in different languages and speeds. Students can pause, skip, and rewind to listen to text as needed.
Students and instructors can dictate their comments by voice. No special software is needed.
To view text or images larger or smaller, users can resize content by clicking the gear icons in the reader screen.
Read course materials aloud
Read course materials aloud without specialized screen reader software. 
Dictate comments
Dictate comments by voice when working on an assignment or responding to a thread. 
Resize the content or interface
A resizable and responsive user interface adapts to students with different types of devices or vision capabilities.
Enable dark mode
Use a darker user interface that is more readable in low light conditions.
Read with the Open Dyslexic Font
Students with dyslexia can replace the default font in most publisher-provided textbooks with the Open Dyslexic Font designed for easier readability.
Light to dark mode for easier reading when available in the Perusall platform. Accessibility features can be adjusted in individual profiles.
Side by side images of what Perusall looks like with Open Dyslexic Font and without. Designed for easier readability for students with dyslexia.

If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have questions regarding the accessibility of Perusall, please contact our support team. We are committed to responding to all accessibility-related requests and will work with you to provide the information or service you need through an alternative format if necessary.

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