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. Watch this short video to hear from current ECU students on the impact that accessible course content can have on their success.
Not sure where to get started on course accessibility? Try the new interactive, self-paced accessibility training on some of the most common accessibility standards featuring tutorials, videos, and more to help you! Here you will also find helpful UDOIT support videos.
| Date/Time | Session Title | Description | Registration Survey | Meeting Link / Recording |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 19, 2026 11:00-12:00 | Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (8.19.26)* | Working to make your course materials accessible? Join this virtual session to get help, ask questions, or have dedicated time to work on your course with accessibility guidance available. Registration is not required. Facilitated by Amber Arnold | Register for Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (8.19.26) | Join Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (8.19.26) |
| August 20, 2026 1:00-2:00 | Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (8.20.26)* | Working to make your course materials accessible? Drop by the OFE for personalized support, get answers to your questions, and have dedicated time to work on your course with accessibility guidance available. Registration is not required. Facilitated by Amber Arnold | Register for Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (8.20.26) | In-Person: Joyner Library 1008 |
| August 24, 2026 10:00-11:00 | Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (8.24.26)* | Working to make your course materials accessible? Join this virtual session to get help, ask questions, or have dedicated time to work on your course with accessibility guidance available. Registration is not required. Facilitated by Amber Arnold | Register for Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (8.24.26) | Join Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (8.24.26) |
| August 26, 2026 10:00-11:30 | Accessibility Checkers for Documents (8.26.26)* | Learn how to check documents for accessibility issues using a variety of tools and techniques. This session provides practical guidance on reviewing documents with built-in checkers, testing color contrast, and performing basic screen reader checks to support inclusive and compliant content. The last 30 minutes of the session will be reserved for questions. Facilitated by Rachel Cessna | Register for Accessibility Checkers for Documents (8.26.26) | Join Accessibility Checkers for Documents (8.26.26) |
| August 28, 2026 11:00-12:00 | Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (8.28.26)* | Working to make your course materials accessible? Drop by the OFE for personalized support, get answers to your questions, and have dedicated time to work on your course with accessibility guidance available. Registration is not required. Facilitated by Amber Arnold | Register for Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (8.28.26) | In-Person: Joyner Library 1008 |
| September 1, 2026 9:00-10:00 | Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (9.1.26)* | Working to make your course materials accessible? Drop by the OFE for personalized support, get answers to your questions, and have dedicated time to work on your course with accessibility guidance available. Registration is not required. Facilitated by Amber Arnold | Register for Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (9.1.26) | In-Person: Joyner Library 1008 |
| September 3, 2026 3:00-4:00 | Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (9.3.26)* | Working to make your course materials accessible? Join this virtual session to get help, ask questions, or have dedicated time to work on your course with accessibility guidance available. Registration is not required. Facilitated by Amber Arnold | Register for Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (9.3.26) | Join Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (9.3.26) |
| September 9, 2026 10:00-11:30 | Accessibility for Microsoft Word (9.9.26)* | This session introduces practical techniques for creating accessible Microsoft Word documents using built-in tools. Topics include headings, lists, tables, alt text, and accessibility checks to support inclusive and compliant content. The last 30 minutes of the session will be reserved for questions. Facilitated by Rachel Cessna | Register for Accessibility for Microsoft Word (9.9.26) | Join Accessibility for Microsoft Word (9.9.26) |
| September 9, 2026 3:00-4:00 | Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (9.9.26)* | Working to make your course materials accessible? Drop by the OFE for personalized support, get answers to your questions, and have dedicated time to work on your course with accessibility guidance available. Registration is not required. Facilitated by Amber Arnold | Register for Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (9.9.26) | In-Person: Joyner Library 1008 |
| September 11, 2026 12:00-1:00 | Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (9.11.26)* | Working to make your course materials accessible? Join this virtual session to get help, ask questions, or have dedicated time to work on your course with accessibility guidance available. Registration is not required. Facilitated by Amber Arnold | Register for Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (9.11.26) | Join Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (9.11.26) |
| September 14, 2026 10:00-10:15 | Polish Your PDFs and Ditch Those Scans* | Learn how to create clean, accessible PDFs by improving formatting, text clarity, and usability while replacing low-quality scans with more effective, student-friendly documents. Facilitated by Stacy Muse | Register for Polish Your PDFs and Ditch Those Scans | Join Polish Your PDFs and Ditch Those Scans |
| September 14, 2026 4:00-5:00 | Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (9.14.26)* | Working to make your course materials accessible? Drop by the OFE for personalized support, get answers to your questions, and have dedicated time to work on your course with accessibility guidance available. Registration is not required. Facilitated by Amber Arnold | Register for Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (9.14.26) | In-Person: Joyner Library 1008 |
| September 15, 2026 10:00-10:15 | Helping Students See Content Through Color Contrast* | Learn how to apply effective color contrast principles to improve readability and accessibility, ensuring all students can clearly see and engage with your course content. Facilitated by Stacy Muse | Register for Helping Students See Content Through Color Contrast | Join Helping Students See Content Through Color Contrast |
| September 15, 2026 11:00-11:30 | UDOIT for Success: Making Your Canvas Courses Accessible* | Make your course materials accessible for all students by learning more about UDOIT. ECU’s course accessibility checker. Facilitated by Justin Littlefield | Register for UDOIT for Success: Making Your Canvas Courses Accessible | Join UDOIT for Success: Making Your Canvas Courses Accessible |
| September 15, 2026 2:00-3:00 | Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (9.15.26)* | Working to make your course materials accessible? Join this virtual session to get help, ask questions, or have dedicated time to work on your course with accessibility guidance available. Registration is not required. Facilitated by Amber Arnold | Register for Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (9.15.26) | Join Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (9.15.26) |
| September 16, 2026 10:00-11:30 | Accessibility for Microsoft PowerPoint (9.16.26)* | This session introduces practical techniques for creating accessible Microsoft PowerPoint presentations using built-in tools. Topics include slide structure, reading order, color contrast, alt text, and accessibility checks to support inclusive and compliant content. The last 30 minutes of the session will be reserved for questions. Facilitated by Rachel Cessna | Register for Accessibility for Microsoft PowerPoint (9.16.26) | Join Accessibility for Microsoft PowerPoint (9.16.26) |
| September 22, 2026 10:00-11:00 | Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (9.22.26)* | Working to make your course materials accessible? Drop by the OFE for personalized support, get answers to your questions, and have dedicated time to work on your course with accessibility guidance available. Registration is not required. Facilitated by Amber Arnold | Register for Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (9.22.26) | In-Person: Joyner Library 1008 |
| September 25, 2026 9:00-10:00 | Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (9.25.26)* | Working to make your course materials accessible? Join this virtual session to get help, ask questions, or have dedicated time to work on your course with accessibility guidance available. Registration is not required. Facilitated by Amber Arnold | Register for Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (9.25.26) | Join Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (9.25.26) |
| September 30, 2026 1:00-2:00 | Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (9.30.26)* | Working to make your course materials accessible? Join this virtual session to get help, ask questions, or have dedicated time to work on your course with accessibility guidance available. Registration is not required. Facilitated by Amber Arnold | Register for Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (9.30.26) | Join Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (9.30.26) |
| October 1, 2026 12:00-1:00 | Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (10.1.26)* | Working to make your course materials accessible? Drop by the OFE for personalized support, get answers to your questions, and have dedicated time to work on your course with accessibility guidance available. Registration is not required. Facilitated by Amber Arnold | Register for Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (10.1.26) | In-Person: Joyner Library 1008 |
| October 1, 2026 2:00-3:30 | Accessibility Checkers for Documents (10.1.26)* | Learn how to check documents for accessibility issues using a variety of tools and techniques. This session provides practical guidance on reviewing documents with built-in checkers, testing color contrast, and performing basic screen reader checks to support inclusive and compliant content. The last 30 minutes of the session will be reserved for questions. Facilitated by Rachel Cessna | Register for Accessibility Checkers for Documents (10.1.26) | Join Accessibility Checkers for Documents (10.1.26) |
| October 6, 2026 10:00-10:15 | Anchor Your Floating Elements* | Learn how to properly anchor images, text boxes, and media so they stay in place, improving layout consistency, accessibility, and the overall user experience in your course materials. Facilitated by Stacy Muse | Register for Anchor Your Floating Elements | Join Anchor Your Floating Elements |
| October 7, 2026 4:00-5:00 | Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (10.7.26)* | Working to make your course materials accessible? Join this virtual session to get help, ask questions, or have dedicated time to work on your course with accessibility guidance available. Registration is not required. Facilitated by Amber Arnold | Register for Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (10.7.26) | Join Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (10.7.26) |
| October 8, 2026 2:00-3:00 | Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (10.8.26)* | Working to make your course materials accessible? Drop by the OFE for personalized support, get answers to your questions, and have dedicated time to work on your course with accessibility guidance available. Registration is not required. Facilitated by Amber Arnold | Register for Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (10.8.26) | In-Person: Joyner Library 1008 |
| October 13, 2026 8:00-9:00 | Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (10.13.26)* | Working to make your course materials accessible? Join this virtual session to get help, ask questions, or have dedicated time to work on your course with accessibility guidance available. Registration is not required. Facilitated by Amber Arnold | Register for Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (10.13.26) | Join Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (10.13.26) |
| October 14, 2026 8:00-9:00 | Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (10.14.26)* | Working to make your course materials accessible? Drop by the OFE for personalized support, get answers to your questions, and have dedicated time to work on your course with accessibility guidance available. Registration is not required. Facilitated by Amber Arnold | Register for Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (10.14.26) | In-Person: Joyner Library 1008 |
| October 15, 2026 2:00-3:30 | Accessibility for Microsoft Word (10.15.26)* | This session introduces practical techniques for creating accessible Microsoft Word documents using built-in tools. Topics include headings, lists, tables, alt text, and accessibility checks to support inclusive and compliant content. The last 30 minutes of the session will be reserved for questions. Facilitated by Rachel Cessna | Register for Accessibility for Microsoft Word (10.15.26) | Join Accessibility for Microsoft Word (10.15.26) |
| October 19, 2026 10:00-10:15 | Helping Students See Content Through Color Contrast* | Learn how to apply effective color contrast principles to improve readability and accessibility, ensuring all students can clearly see and engage with your course content. Facilitated by Stacy Muse | Register for Helping Students See Content Through Color Contrast | Join Helping Students See Content Through Color Contrast |
| October 19, 2026 12:00-1:00 | Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (10.19.26)* | Working to make your course materials accessible? Join this virtual session to get help, ask questions, or have dedicated time to work on your course with accessibility guidance available. Registration is not required. Facilitated by Amber Arnold | Register for Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (10.19.26) | Join Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (10.19.26) |
| October 23, 2026 2:00-3:00 | Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (10.23.26)* | Working to make your course materials accessible? Drop by the OFE for personalized support, get answers to your questions, and have dedicated time to work on your course with accessibility guidance available. Registration is not required. Facilitated by Amber Arnold | Register for Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (10.23.26) | In-Person: Joyner Library 1008 |
| October 26, 2026 11:00-12:00 | Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (10.26.26)* | Working to make your course materials accessible? Drop by the OFE for personalized support, get answers to your questions, and have dedicated time to work on your course with accessibility guidance available. Registration is not required. Facilitated by Amber Arnold | Register for Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (10.26.26) | In-Person: Joyner Library 1008 |
| October 29, 2026 9:00-10:00 | Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (10.29.26)* | Working to make your course materials accessible? Join this virtual session to get help, ask questions, or have dedicated time to work on your course with accessibility guidance available. Registration is not required. Facilitated by Amber Arnold | Register for Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (10.29.26) | Join Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (10.29.26) |
| October 29, 2026 2:00-3:30 | Accessibility for Microsoft PowerPoint (10.29.26)* | This session introduces practical techniques for creating accessible Microsoft PowerPoint presentations using built-in tools. Topics include slide structure, reading order, color contrast, alt text, and accessibility checks to support inclusive and compliant content. The last 30 minutes of the session will be reserved for questions. Facilitated by Rachel Cessna | Register for Accessibility for Microsoft PowerPoint (10.29.26) | Join Accessibility for Microsoft PowerPoint (10.29.26) |
| November 2, 2026 1:00-2:00 | Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (11.2.26)* | Working to make your course materials accessible? Join this virtual session to get help, ask questions, or have dedicated time to work on your course with accessibility guidance available. Registration is not required. Facilitated by Amber Arnold | Register for Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (11.2.26) | Join Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (11.2.26) |
| November 6, 2026 10:00-11:00 | Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (11.6.26)* | Working to make your course materials accessible? Drop by the OFE for personalized support, get answers to your questions, and have dedicated time to work on your course with accessibility guidance available. Registration is not required. Facilitated by Amber Arnold | Register for Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (11.6.26) | In-Person: Joyner Library 1008 |
| November 9, 2026 3:00-4:00 | Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (11.9.26)* | Working to make your course materials accessible? Drop by the OFE for personalized support, get answers to your questions, and have dedicated time to work on your course with accessibility guidance available. Registration is not required. Facilitated by Amber Arnold | Register for Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (11.9.26) | In-Person: Joyner Library 1008 |
| November 10, 2026 10:00-10:15 | Polish Your PDFs and Ditch Those Scans* | Learn how to create clean, accessible PDFs by improving formatting, text clarity, and usability while replacing low-quality scans with more effective, student-friendly documents. Facilitated by Stacy Muse | Register for Polish Your PDFs and Ditch Those Scans | Join Polish Your PDFs and Ditch Those Scans |
| November 10, 2026 4:00-5:00 | Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (11.10.26)* | Working to make your course materials accessible? Join this virtual session to get help, ask questions, or have dedicated time to work on your course with accessibility guidance available. Registration is not required. Facilitated by Amber Arnold | Register for Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (11.10.26) | Join Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (11.10.26) |
| November 16, 2026 8:00-9:00 | Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (11.16.26)* | Working to make your course materials accessible? Drop by the OFE for personalized support, get answers to your questions, and have dedicated time to work on your course with accessibility guidance available. Registration is not required. Facilitated by Amber Arnold | Register for Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (11.16.26) | In-Person: Joyner Library 1008 |
| November 16, 2026 10:00-10:15 | Anchor Your Floating Elements* | Learn how to properly anchor images, text boxes, and media so they stay in place, improving layout consistency, accessibility, and the overall user experience in your course materials. Facilitated by Stacy Muse | Register for Anchor Your Floating Elements | Join Anchor Your Floating Elements |
| November 20, 2026 8:00-9:00 | Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (11.20.26)* | Working to make your course materials accessible? Join this virtual session to get help, ask questions, or have dedicated time to work on your course with accessibility guidance available. Registration is not required. Facilitated by Amber Arnold | Register for Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (11.20.26) | Join Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (11.20.26) |
| November 24, 2026 12:00-1:00 | Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (11.24.26)* | Working to make your course materials accessible? Drop by the OFE for personalized support, get answers to your questions, and have dedicated time to work on your course with accessibility guidance available. Registration is not required. Facilitated by Amber Arnold | Register for Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (11.24.26) | In-Person: Joyner Library 1008 |
| December 2, 2026 9:00-10:00 | Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (12.2.26)* | Working to make your course materials accessible? Drop by the OFE for personalized support, get answers to your questions, and have dedicated time to work on your course with accessibility guidance available. Registration is not required. Facilitated by Amber Arnold | Register for Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (12.2.26) | In-Person: Joyner Library 1008 |
| December 3, 2026 10:00-11:00 | Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (12.3.26)* | Working to make your course materials accessible? Join this virtual session to get help, ask questions, or have dedicated time to work on your course with accessibility guidance available. Registration is not required. Facilitated by Amber Arnold | Register for Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (12.3.26) | Join Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (12.3.26) |
| December 8, 2026 11:00-12:00 | Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (12.8.26)* | Working to make your course materials accessible? Join this virtual session to get help, ask questions, or have dedicated time to work on your course with accessibility guidance available. Registration is not required. Facilitated by Amber Arnold | Register for Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (12.8.26) | Join Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (12.8.26) |
| December 10, 2026 4:00-5:00 | Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (12.10.26)* | Working to make your course materials accessible? Drop by the OFE for personalized support, get answers to your questions, and have dedicated time to work on your course with accessibility guidance available. Registration is not required. Facilitated by Amber Arnold | Register for Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (12.10.26) | In-Person: Joyner Library 1008 |
| December 16, 2026 2:00-3:00 | Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (12.16.26)* | Working to make your course materials accessible? Join this virtual session to get help, ask questions, or have dedicated time to work on your course with accessibility guidance available. Registration is not required. Facilitated by Amber Arnold | Register for Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (12.16.26) | Join Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (12.16.26) |
| December 18, 2026 1:00-2:00 | Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (12.18.26)* | Working to make your course materials accessible? Drop by the OFE for personalized support, get answers to your questions, and have dedicated time to work on your course with accessibility guidance available. Registration is not required. Facilitated by Amber Arnold | Register for Course Accessibility Drop-In Support (12.18.26) | In-Person: Joyner Library 1008 |
*(DE) This session is aligned with the ECU Distance Education Continuing Education Requirement
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.