Compliance by April 2026. Student Success for Every Semester.
Why It Matters
Create accessible digital content that supports all students, including those with disabilities. Accessibility is not just a legal requirement—it’s a commitment to student success.
On-Demand Training Resources
Foundations in Accessible Design
- POUR Principles (Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, Robust)
- 7 Pillars of Accessibility
- Digital Accessibility Guide for Faculty
Canvas Accessibility Tools
- Fundamentals of Accessible Digital Content in Canvas – (Canvas Training Services Portal, ~55 min)
Login to Canvas, go to Help, Training Services Portal, Authorize Access, then click “Enroll Now” in the training course. - UDOIT Accessibility Checker – UDOIT User Guide and Video Training Series
Microsoft Accessibility Tools
- Accessibility: Build the foundation for inclusive learning (Microsoft Educator Academy, ~54 min)
- Create Accessible Content (Microsoft Training Module, ~28 min)
- Microsoft Accessibility Video Training
Topics include: Getting started with accessible content, Create accessible email messages in Outlook, Create accessible PowerPoint presentations, Create accessible Word document and Create accessible workbooks in Excel. - Accessibility Tools for Microsoft Teams
Panopto Video Accessibility
- Panopto Video Tutorials
Topics include: How to Add ASR (Automatic Speech Recognition) Captions into a Video and How to Use Smart Chapters
Additional Resources and Compliance
- ILCCO Accessibility Course on Canvas
- WCAG 2.1 Quick Reference
- Section 508 Guidelines
- W3C Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI)
Live Workshops & Open Labs
The following workshops and open labs are available for registration on MVConnect:
- Creating Accessible Courses (CTLF-I128) or Watch “Creating Accessible Courses” On-Demand Video
- Microsoft Accessible Tools (CTLE-S147) or Watch “Microsoft Accessible Tools” On-Demand Video
- Accessibility Open Lab (CTLE-S145)
Please see the CTL Events page for upcoming offerings.
Additionally, the Center for Teaching and Learning would be happy to meet with your department for customized training.
If you have any questions, please contact the Center for Teaching at Learning at ctl@morainevalley.edu or 708-974-5347.