JCCC Accessibility Training Plans
Self-Paced Training
- Creating Accessible Learning Resources – This training is intended to be a resource to help you learn how to create accessible content. Completion is not required and is not being tracked.
- Get Your Course Ready with the CAVS Accessibility Framework – This resource provides step-by-step guides (with screenshots) for improving the accessibility in your Canvas course and instructional materials.
- Course Accessibility Checklist (PDF for printing) – Provides some guidance for creating base-line accessible content in Canvas and in other common document formats.
Accessibility Wednesdays: Open Lab (Fall 2025)
Join the EdTech Center in RC 245 every Wednesday from 1 pm to 3 pm to enhance the accessibility of your Canvas courses!
Each session will begin with a 30-minute tutorial on a specific accessibility topic, followed by open lab time where you can work on your course and ask questions. Whether you use the computers in the lab or bring your own laptop, you’ll have the support you need to address accessibility concerns.
Schedule:
- September 10: Getting Started with Tidy Up and the Accessibility Report
- September 17: Universal Design for Learning
- September 24: Accessibility Basics
- October 1: Adding Alternative Text to Images
- October 8: Remediating PDF Files
- October 15: Creating Accessible PowerPoints
- October 22: Accessible Tables and Graphs
- October 29: Captioning Videos in YuJa
- November 5: Adding Audio Descriptions to Videos
- November 12: Accessible Software Evaluations – VPATS
Download a printable schedule.
Archive:
August 20, 2025 PLD Sessions:
- Accessibility Quick Wins: Little Changes that Make a Big Difference PowerPoint
- Accessibility Remediation Demo Word Doc
June 2025 Training:
Accessibility Thursdays: Open Lab (Spring 2025)
You may review the resources from the Spring 2025 Trainings.
March 27 – Getting Started with the Accessibility Report
- Learn how to interpret the accessibility report in Canvas to get started making improvements in your courses.
- Getting Started with the Accessibility Report Video
- Getting Started with the Accessibility Report PowerPoint
April 3 – Structuring Documents for Universal Design for Learning
- Discover best practices for organizing documents to enhance readability and navigation.
- Universal Design & Accessibility PowerPoint
April 10 – Adding Alternative Text to Images
- Understand the importance of alt text and how to effectively add it to images in Canvas.
- Alternative Text PowerPoint
- Adding Alt Text to Images in Canvas Video
- ASU Image Description Generator
April 17 – Remediating PDF Files
- Explore techniques for making PDF files accessible to all users.
- Remediating PDF Files PowerPoint
- Accessible Math Editor: Word – This article is from the Perkins School for the Blind. It has a video and information on how to use the Word Math Editor to make accessible content. They recommend leaving documents as Word files (not PDF files).
April 24 – Creating Accessible PowerPoints
- Learn how to design PowerPoint presentations that are accessible and engaging.
- PowerPoint Accessibility PowerPoint
May 1 – Accessible Tables and Graphs
- Gain insights into creating tables and graphs that are easy to understand and navigate.
- Accessible Tables, Charts, and Graphs PowerPoint
May 8 – Captioning Videos in Yuja
- Get hands-on experience with adding captions to videos using Yuja.
- Video Accessibility: Captioning PowerPoint
May 15 – Adding Audio Descriptions to Videos
- Learn how to enhance video accessibility by adding audio descriptions. Learn tips for how to record videos that include these descriptions up-front so you do not need to remediate them later.
- Audio Descriptions for Videos PowerPoint
Don’t miss this opportunity to improve your course accessibility and ensure all students can fully engage with your content. We look forward to seeing you there!
Feel free to contact the EdTech Center if you need any further assistance or additional information.