Accessibility
Interested in learning more about making course content and documents more accessible? Check out these virtual sessions hosted by the Creative Services and Learning Technologies teams. They will demonstrate how to ensure your content meets accessibility guidelines. For additional information and guidance, visit the ECU Digital Accessibility website.
| Date/Time | Session Title | Description | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 10, 2025 11:00 - 11:30 | Accessibility Made Easy: UDOIT and Microsoft Accessibility Checkers | Learn how to make your course content more inclusive with two simple tools. This training will guide you through using UDOIT in Canvas and Microsoft’s built-in accessibility checkers to identify and fix common accessibility issues in your files and pages. Facilitated by Stacy Muse This session is geared towards new faculty at ECU; however, returning faculty are welcome to attend. | Accessibility Made Easy Session Recording |
| July 21, 2025 10:00 - 10:30 | Accessibility Made Easy: UDOIT and Microsoft Accessibility Checkers | Learn how to make your course content more inclusive with two simple tools. This training will guide you through using UDOIT in Canvas and Microsoft’s built-in accessibility checkers to identify and fix common accessibility issues in your files and pages. Facilitated by Stacy Muse This session is geared towards new faculty at ECU; however, returning faculty are welcome to attend. | Register for Accessibility Made Easy Join Accessibility Made Easy |
| September 2, 2025 11:00 - 11:30 | Using Built-In Styles | Learn how to create accessible and engaging course content by effectively using built-in styles. This training offers practical strategies for structuring materials that are visually appealing, easy to navigate, and inclusive for all learners. Facilitated by Justin Littlefield | Register for Join |
| September 8, 2025 2:00 - 2:30 | Transcriptions and Captions Made Easy | Learn how to create accurate transcripts and captions to make your course content more engaging and inclusive. This training provides practical strategies to streamline the process and enhance the learning experience for all students. Facilitated by Justin Littlefield | Register for Join |
| September 9, 2025 11:00 - 11:30 | Intro to Document Accessibility | This training introduces the basics of document accessibility. Learn about disabilities that affect document use, why accessibility matters, and how to choose the right program for creating accessible content. Facilitated by Rachel Cessna | Register for Intro to Document Accessibility Join Intro to Document Accessibility |
| September 10, 2025 1:00 - 1:30 | Linking for Seamless Navigation | Master the art of linking to create seamless navigation and improve accessibility in your course content. This training provides practical guidance on using links effectively to enhance the learning experience for all students. Facilitated by Justin Littlefield | Register for Join |
| September 23, 2025 11:00 - 11:30 | Formatting Text for Accessibility | Learn how to format text to improve accessibility and readability in your documents. This training covers how to properly mark headings, format lists, and create spacing between blocks of text. Facilitated by Rachel Cessna | Register for Formatting Text for Accessibility Join Formatting Text for Accessibility |
| October 7, 2025 11:00 - 11:30 | Alt Text and Link Text | Learn best practices for writing effective alt text for images and meaningful link text to ensure your documents are accessible for all students. Facilitated by Rachel Cessna | Register for Alt Text and Link Text Join Alt Text and Link Text |
| October 8, 2025 10:00 - 10:30 | Anchor Your Floating Elements | Learn how to anchor floating elements in your course content to ensure a consistent and accessible learning experience. This training covers best practices for positioning images, tables, and other elements to enhance clarity and engagement for all learners. Facilitated by Stacy Muse | Register for Join |
| October 16, 2025 10:00 - 10:30 | Mastering Alt Text | Learn how to write effective alt text to ensure your course content is accessible and meaningful for all students. This training provides practical tips for describing images in a way that enhances understanding and engagement. Facilitated by Justin Littlefield | Register for Join |
| October 21, 2025 11:00 - 11:30 | Color Contrast | This training introduces the importance of color contrast in accessible document design. Learn how to choose color combinations that meet accessibility standards and ensure readability for all users. Facilitated by Rachel Cessna | Register for Color Contrast Join Color Contrast |
| October 22, 2025 10:00 - 10:30 | Helping Students See Content Through Color Contrast | Explore how effective color contrast can improve the visibility and accessibility of your course content. This training provides practical tips for using color intentionally to help all students engage with and understand course materials. Facilitated by Stacy Muse | Register for Join |
| November 4, 2025 11:00 - 11:30 | Reading Order | This training covers the importance of correct reading order in accessible documents. Learn how screen readers interpret content and how to check and fix reading order to ensure your documents are logical and user-friendly for all readers. Facilitated by Rachel Cessna | Register for Reading Order Join Reading Order |
| November 5, 2025 10:00 - 10:30 | Polish Your PDFs and Ditch the Scans | Discover how to create polished, accessible PDFs that enhance the learning experience for all students. This training focuses on replacing scanned documents with optimized PDFs to ensure clarity, usability, and accessibility. Facilitated by Stacy Muse | Register for Join |
| November 18, 2025 11:00 - 11:30 | Table Formatting | Learn how to create accessible tables in your documents. This training covers best practices for structuring tables, using headers correctly, and avoiding common accessibility issues. Facilitated by Rachel Cessna | Register for Table Formatting Join Table Formatting |
| December 2, 2025 11:00 - 11:30 | Checking Your Documents for Accessibility and Saving Accessible PDFs | This training guides you through using built-in accessibility checkers and following a manual checklist to identify and fix accessibility issues in your documents. You’ll also learn how to save your files as accessible PDFs to ensure usability for all users. Facilitated by Rachel Cessna | Register for Checking Your Documents for Accessibility and Saving Accessible PDFs Join Checking Your Documents for Accessibility and Saving Accessible PDFs |
Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should contact ECU’s ADA coordinator at least 48 hours prior to the event at 252-737-1018 or ada-coordinator@ecu.edu.