Accessibility Workshops and Support

The Center for Teaching, Learning, and Technology (CTLT) staff are here to support you. Please join our workshops, and together we can create a more inclusive and accessible campus community.

ALERT: Deadline for Course Content Accessibility is April 24, 2026

All digital course materials must be fully accessible to all students by April 24, 2026, to comply with Title II of the ADA. The mandate includes all course materials in Canvas to ensure that every student has equitable access to learning as well as to avoid potential legal consequences. Visit Accessible Learning for details and available support resources.

Find a complete list of upcoming workshops on the CTLT Workshops page.

	Creating Accessible Canvas Content fully online, self-paced module Create an accessible Canvas Page using accessibility features, including heading styles, image descriptions, formatted tables, and more. Also offered as a one-week workshop.
	Creating Accessible Documents fully online, self-paced module Create an accessible Word document using accessibility features, including heading styles, image descriptions, formatted tables, and more. Also offered as a one-week workshop.
	Creating Accessible PowerPoint fully online, self-paced module Create an accessible PowerPoint presentation using accessibility features including slide layouts and built-in media features. Also offered as a one-week workshop.
	Creating and Captioning Videos fully online, self-paced module Create and caption an instructional video for a specific course, and embed the video in a Canvas page. Also offered as a one-week workshop.
	Creating Accessible Course Materials 5 weeks, fully online This 4-week cohort-based fully online workshop provides faculty with hands-on experience creating accessible course materials, including an accessible Canvas page, an accessible Word document, and an instructional video with captions. You will also explore Access4All to identify and fix inaccessible course content. Time commitment is 7-10 hours per week, depending on skill level and experience.
	Inclusive Course Design: Implementing the UDL Guidelines 4 weeks, fully online This 4-week cohort-based fully online workshop provides participants with methods and strategies to apply the principles of UDL to course materials, activities and assessments. Participants will apply best practices in UDL to increase access, reduce barriers, and improve learning experiences for all students. 7-10 hours per week, depending on skill level and experience.
	Academic Departments Invited to Host Accessible Course Materials Workshops CTLT’s Faculty Associates for Accessible Course Materials are available to facilitate Essential Skills for Accessible Course Materials workshops during department meetings or for other faculty groups. These hands-on sessions support faculty in meeting the April 24, 2026 Title II ADA instructional materials accessibility compliance deadline, as outlined by the CTLT, and focus on accessibility best practices, including headings, alt text, accessible links, and Canvas tools (Access4All and TidyUp). Departments may request a workshop by completing the accessibility skills workshop request form.
	Best Practices for Accessibility: Linking to Library-Licensed Materials in Canvas Feb. 6 and Mar. 6 Are you concerned that the materials you’ve posted on Canvas are not meeting accessibility standards? This hands-on workshop will equip you with the skills needed to leverage accessible, library-licensed materials in your courses, while avoiding common issues with posting PDFs (inaccessible materials and copyright violations). Participants are encouraged to bring lists of articles they might want help finding in library databases. Coffee and pastries will be served, and a $25 Cal Poly bookstore gift card will be sent to participants after the workshop. This workshop will be offered twice: Dates: February 6 and March 6 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Location: Robert E. Kennedy Library (Bld 35), Room 103 Learn more: Linking to Library Licensed Materials in Canvas Register: Best Practices for Accessibility: Linking to Library-Licensed Materials in Canvas – Fill out the form.