Monthly UW Instruction Accessibility Meetup
Faculty and course designers are invited to join an informal, friendly conversation about making online components of courses accessible to students with disabilities. Ask questions about accessibility and universal design for learning (UDL), hear colleagues’ ideas, and share what is working for your own courses!
Meetings are hosted by Mary-Colleen Jenkins, an instruction accessibility specialist with Accessible Technology Services (ATS). Mary-Colleen is a former UW instructor herself, so this is a great opportunity to discuss logistics and how to set priorities for improving course accessibility without feeling overwhelmed.
Meetups are typically on the 1st Tuesday of each month, from 12-1:00 pm on Zoom. Feel free to eat lunch while we meet! All meetups are open to interested members of the UW community but require registration.
Please register for the next meetup on Access Tech's events page to receive the Zoom link.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: UW-IT. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: Staff & Faculty.
Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Online via Zoom.
For more info visit www.washington.edu. Teaching@UW: UW Core Elements Conversation - Relevance
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Part of a series of conversations about updates to the UW Faculty Code* recently approved by the Faculty Senate, this session focuses on the “relevant” core element of effective teaching. This conversation is designed to introduce the core element of relevance, and showcase instructors who have adopted teaching practices that help students understand the relevance of what they are learning to future learning at and beyond the UW.
This interactive workshop is designed for members of the UW. You will need a UW NetID to register.
The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. If you need disability accommodations, please reach out to the UW Disability Services Office (DSO): dso@uw.edu.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: If you need disability accommodations, please reach out to the UW Disability Services Office (DSO): dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: Faculty & Staff.
Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Online via Zoom.
For more info visit teaching.washington.edu. Teaching@UW: AI+Teaching Faculty Learning Community
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Designed for instructors on all three UW campuses, the AI+Teaching Faculty Learning Community provides instructors with opportunities to: Explore the use of AI in teaching , Discuss the implications of AI developments in teaching , Share resources and learn how colleagues are using AI in their teaching, The community meets at 3:30pm on Zoom the first Tuesday of each month.
The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. If you need disability accommodations, please reach out to the UW Disability Services Office (DSO): dso@uw.edu.<scribe-shadow data-crx="okfkdaglfjjjfefdcppliegebpoegaii" id="crxjs-ext" style="position: fixed; width: 0px; height: 0px; top: 0px; left: 0px; z-index: 2147483647; overflow: visible; visibility: visible;"></scribe-shadow>.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: If you need disability accommodations, please reach out to the UW Disability Services Office (DSO): dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: Faculty & Staff.
Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Online via Zoom.
For more info visit teaching.washington.edu. TurnItIn Webinar: Make the Invisible Visible: Bringing Transparency to the Drafting Process
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Learn how to shift from AI detection to authentic student growth with trackable drafts that make the writing process visible. Discover how Turnitin Clarity supports a process-driven approach that rebuilds trust and strengthens critical thinking.<scribe-shadow data-crx="okfkdaglfjjjfefdcppliegebpoegaii" id="crxjs-ext" style="position: fixed; width: 0px; height: 0px; top: 0px; left: 0px; z-index: 2147483647; overflow: visible; visibility: visible;"></scribe-shadow>.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: TurnItIn. Event Types: Workshops. Target Audience: Faculty.
Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Online via Zoom.
For more info visit events.turnitin.com. Spring Accessibility POP (Progress Over Perfection) Session 7: Canvas Spring Cleaning (Pathway to Autumn)
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Today we're focusing on Canvas Spring Cleaning and setting yourself up for a successful return to fall after a summer break! Our working meetings will have the same structure each time: 15-20 minutes to learn; 30 minutes to practice; 10 to reflect. You'll leave with 30 minutes of work accomplished!
This will be a virtual event taking place on Zoom and captions will be enabled. This event is intended to be inclusive and accessible. A two-week timeframe is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs. Please email ats-events@uw.edu for any accessibility-related requests.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: Please email ats-events@uw.edu for any accessibility-related requests. Event Types: Workshops. Target Audience: Faculty, Instructors, Staff.
Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Online via Zoom.
For more info visit washington.zoom.us. Lights, Camera, AI: Accelerating Course Design with Generative Tools
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
This session explores how a cross-functional team of learning designers and media specialists leveraged generative AI tools to design and develop a Spring 2025 course. The team utilized platforms like ChatGPT and HeyGen to develop key course assets, from course mapping and scriptwriting to video production. Generative AI supported the creation and refinement of the course description, learning outcomes, weekly objectives, and video scripts. With HeyGen, the media team produced high-quality video segments using minimal input from faculty, overcoming one common barrier in content development: instructor availability for on-camera work. This presentation will share behind-the-scenes insights into the collaborative process, highlight how each tool was used at different phases, and reflect on the opportunities and challenges of integrating AI tools into course development workflows.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the session, participants will be able to: Identify practical applications of…
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: Live closed captioning will be made available for this event. Event Types: Workshops. Target Audience: Faculty.
Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Synchronous Online via Zoom.
For more info visit fsu.zoom.us. Cidilabs Webinar: Design Matters: Key Lessons for Better Canvas Courses
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Great Canvas courses don’t happen by accident–they’re intentionally designed. And research consistently shows that thoughtful course design leads to stronger learner engagement, expanded access, and improved student success. At Cidi Labs, we’ve been exploring this idea by bringing together insights from learning science and real-world course design practices in our Design Matters series to understand what actually makes courses more effective, engaging, and accessible.
In this informative webinar, we’ll distill the most impactful lessons from the popular, long-running Design Matters series and show you practical ways to bring them to life in your Canvas courses–no technical skills required. Join us to: Explore research-backed principles that improve navigation, reduce cognitive load, and support learner success , See real examples of how small design choices–like visual structures, consistency, and interactivity–can make a measurable difference , Understand why accessibility and good…
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: info@cidilabs.com. Event Types: Workshops. Target Audience: Staff & Faculty.
Thursday, June 11, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Online via Zoom.
For more info visit www.instructure.com. Cidilabs Academy: DesignPLUS Summer School for Educators
From June 22nd-26th from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, Cidilabs will host a five-day virtual training series to help faculty, designers, and educators become proficient with the DesignPLUS Sidebar. The sessions will be recorded and shared with all registrants after the events.
Register once and attend for as many days as you like! Your 5-Day DesignPLUS Learning Plan: Day 1 – Getting Started with DesignPLUS: Start with a tour of the Quick Start Wizard and the DesignPLUS Sidebar. Then, explore the basics of building content from scratch using Themes and Content Blocks. , Day 2 – Elevating Canvas Content: See how to transform and elevate existing Canvas content with the DesignPLUS Sidebar, and how to utilize our awesome, built-in Accessibility Checkers. , Day 3 – Adding Interactivity: Transform the learner experience with interactive content and exercises! And get real data on which concepts are landing for your students and which are not. , Day 4 – Course Building With Templates: Learn how to utilize Templates in…
Event interval: Ongoing event. Accessibility Contact: Cidilabs. Event Types: Workshops. Target Audience: Faculty & Staff.
Monday, June 22, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Online via Zoom.
For more info visit cidilabs.com. Cidilabs Academy: DesignPLUS Summer School for Educators
From June 22nd-26th from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, Cidilabs will host a five-day virtual training series to help faculty, designers, and educators become proficient with the DesignPLUS Sidebar. The sessions will be recorded and shared with all registrants after the events.
Register once and attend for as many days as you like! Your 5-Day DesignPLUS Learning Plan: Day 1 – Getting Started with DesignPLUS: Start with a tour of the Quick Start Wizard and the DesignPLUS Sidebar. Then, explore the basics of building content from scratch using Themes and Content Blocks. , Day 2 – Elevating Canvas Content: See how to transform and elevate existing Canvas content with the DesignPLUS Sidebar, and how to utilize our awesome, built-in Accessibility Checkers. , Day 3 – Adding Interactivity: Transform the learner experience with interactive content and exercises! And get real data on which concepts are landing for your students and which are not. , Day 4 – Course Building With Templates: Learn how to utilize Templates in…
Event interval: Ongoing event. Accessibility Contact: Cidilabs. Event Types: Workshops. Target Audience: Faculty & Staff.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Online via Zoom.
For more info visit cidilabs.com. Generative AI Meets Active Learning
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, and others are creating new opportunities to enrich active learning environments. In this webinar, we will explore practical ways instructional designers and educators can integrate AI into student-centered learning experiences that foster engagement, critical thinking, and collaboration. Participants will examine strategies for designing AI-supported activities while maintaining the essential human element in teaching and learning. Through real-world examples and thoughtful implementation practices, attendees will gain ideas for enhancing the quality and effectiveness of online learning.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the session, participants will be able to: Identify active learning principles and explain how they promote student engagement and deeper understanding. , Apply generative AI tools to support active learning through activities such as simulations, interactive feedback, and adaptive tutorials. , Develop a plan to integrate at…
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: Live closed captioning will be made available for this event. Event Types: Workshops. Target Audience: Faculty.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Synchronous Online via Zoom.
For more info visit fsu.zoom.us. Collaborative Accessibility Problem-Solving (CAPS) Monthly Meetup
Join colleagues for this informal networking series with other faculty support partners across the UW system for collaborative problem-solving. We’ll talk about challenges we face and how we can support faculty in accessibility efforts in the coming academic year. Audience: Faculty support staff across the UW community, instructional designers, communications staff, learning technology staff, administrative staff, librarians , Schedule: 4th Tuesday of each month, 3:00 – 4:00pm , Get signed up: Consult the Digital Accessibility Calendar to sign up for the meetings.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/94285858851. Accessibility Contact: Please email ats-events@uw.edu for any accessibility-related requests. Event Types: Workshops. Target Audience: Faculty, Instructors, Staff.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Online via Zoom.
For more info visit www.washington.edu. Cidilabs Academy: DesignPLUS Summer School for Educators
From June 22nd-26th from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, Cidilabs will host a five-day virtual training series to help faculty, designers, and educators become proficient with the DesignPLUS Sidebar. The sessions will be recorded and shared with all registrants after the events.
Register once and attend for as many days as you like! Your 5-Day DesignPLUS Learning Plan: Day 1 – Getting Started with DesignPLUS: Start with a tour of the Quick Start Wizard and the DesignPLUS Sidebar. Then, explore the basics of building content from scratch using Themes and Content Blocks. , Day 2 – Elevating Canvas Content: See how to transform and elevate existing Canvas content with the DesignPLUS Sidebar, and how to utilize our awesome, built-in Accessibility Checkers. , Day 3 – Adding Interactivity: Transform the learner experience with interactive content and exercises! And get real data on which concepts are landing for your students and which are not. , Day 4 – Course Building With Templates: Learn how to utilize Templates in…
Event interval: Ongoing event. Accessibility Contact: Cidilabs. Event Types: Workshops. Target Audience: Faculty & Staff.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Online via Zoom.
For more info visit cidilabs.com. Cidilabs Academy: DesignPLUS Summer School for Educators
From June 22nd-26th from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, Cidilabs will host a five-day virtual training series to help faculty, designers, and educators become proficient with the DesignPLUS Sidebar. The sessions will be recorded and shared with all registrants after the events.
Register once and attend for as many days as you like! Your 5-Day DesignPLUS Learning Plan: Day 1 – Getting Started with DesignPLUS: Start with a tour of the Quick Start Wizard and the DesignPLUS Sidebar. Then, explore the basics of building content from scratch using Themes and Content Blocks. , Day 2 – Elevating Canvas Content: See how to transform and elevate existing Canvas content with the DesignPLUS Sidebar, and how to utilize our awesome, built-in Accessibility Checkers. , Day 3 – Adding Interactivity: Transform the learner experience with interactive content and exercises! And get real data on which concepts are landing for your students and which are not. , Day 4 – Course Building With Templates: Learn how to utilize Templates in…
Event interval: Ongoing event. Accessibility Contact: Cidilabs. Event Types: Workshops. Target Audience: Faculty & Staff.
Thursday, June 25, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Online via Zoom.
For more info visit cidilabs.com. Cidilabs Academy: DesignPLUS Summer School for Educators
From June 22nd-26th from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, Cidilabs will host a five-day virtual training series to help faculty, designers, and educators become proficient with the DesignPLUS Sidebar. The sessions will be recorded and shared with all registrants after the events.
Register once and attend for as many days as you like! Your 5-Day DesignPLUS Learning Plan: Day 1 – Getting Started with DesignPLUS: Start with a tour of the Quick Start Wizard and the DesignPLUS Sidebar. Then, explore the basics of building content from scratch using Themes and Content Blocks. , Day 2 – Elevating Canvas Content: See how to transform and elevate existing Canvas content with the DesignPLUS Sidebar, and how to utilize our awesome, built-in Accessibility Checkers. , Day 3 – Adding Interactivity: Transform the learner experience with interactive content and exercises! And get real data on which concepts are landing for your students and which are not. , Day 4 – Course Building With Templates: Learn how to utilize Templates in…
Event interval: Ongoing event. Accessibility Contact: Cidilabs. Event Types: Workshops. Target Audience: Faculty & Staff.
Friday, June 26, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Online via Zoom.
For more info visit cidilabs.com. Teaching@UW: AI+Teaching Course (Asynchronous) - Using AI to Advance Learning
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
This 4-week, fully online, asynchronous course is designed to explore evidence-based teaching strategies that use generative AI, specifically UW’s version of Copilot, to advance student learning and support effective course design.
Please note: This course focuses primarily on how you, as an instructor, can use AI behind-the-scenes in your course design and development. It will not focus on building AI-based tools (e.g. chatbots), or preventing or identifying students’ unauthorized use of AI.
Instructors from any UW campus are eligible to register. At this time, we are only able to accept instructors teaching their own course. This course includes weekly deadlines, but there are no required synchronous meetings. Certificate of completion available upon fulfillment of course requirements.
Please note: To register and participate in the course, you will need a UW NetID. If you do not have a UW NetID, please visit this webpage for information on how your department can assist you in…
Event interval: Ongoing event. Accessibility Contact: If you need disability accommodations, please reach out to the UW Disability Services Office (DSO): dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Workshops. Target Audience: Faculty.
Monday, July 6, 2026 – Sunday, August 2, 2026.
Online.
For more info visit teaching.washington.edu. Bear-ing the Load Together: Collaborative Course Design for Impactful Online Learning & Your Crystal Ball is Broken: Why Student Behavior Still Surprises Us
REGISTRATION REQUIRED, Presentation 1: Bear-ing the Load Together - Collaborative Course Design for Impactful Online Learning
Join a dynamic dialogue between learning experience designers and lecturers as they share how collaborative partnerships, shared frameworks, and values-driven processes have led to innovative, high-quality course designs—both for new courses and redesigned ones. Grounded in instructional design principles and adult learning theory, this session will showcase practical examples that reflect a strong commitment to student-centered learning, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and accessibility. Participants will walk away with research-based strategies and course development practices they can apply or adapt within their own institutions.
Presentation 2: Your Crystal Ball is Broken - Why Student Behavior Still Surprises Us
It’s not unusual to hear student behavior defined by supposed personality traits: lazy versus motivated, high performing versus unprepared. These statements speak…
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: Live closed captioning will be made available for this event. Event Types: Workshops. Target Audience: Faculty.
Tuesday, July 7, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Synchronous Online via Zoom.
For more info visit fsu.zoom.us. Monthly UW Instruction Accessibility Meetup
Faculty and course designers are invited to join an informal, friendly conversation about making online components of courses accessible to students with disabilities. Ask questions about accessibility and universal design for learning (UDL), hear colleagues’ ideas, and share what is working for your own courses!
Meetings are hosted by Mary-Colleen Jenkins, an instruction accessibility specialist with Accessible Technology Services (ATS). Mary-Colleen is a former UW instructor herself, so this is a great opportunity to discuss logistics and how to set priorities for improving course accessibility without feeling overwhelmed.
Meetups are typically on the 1st Tuesday of each month, from 12-1:00 pm on Zoom. Feel free to eat lunch while we meet! All meetups are open to interested members of the UW community but require registration.
Please register for the next meetup on Access Tech's events page to receive the Zoom link.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: UW-IT. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: Staff & Faculty.
Tuesday, July 7, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Online via Zoom.
For more info visit www.washington.edu. Teaching@UW: AI+Teaching Faculty Learning Community
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Designed for instructors on all three UW campuses, the AI+Teaching Faculty Learning Community provides instructors with opportunities to: Explore the use of AI in teaching , Discuss the implications of AI developments in teaching , Share resources and learn how colleagues are using AI in their teaching, The community meets at 3:30pm on Zoom the first Tuesday of each month.
The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. If you need disability accommodations, please reach out to the UW Disability Services Office (DSO): dso@uw.edu.<scribe-shadow data-crx="okfkdaglfjjjfefdcppliegebpoegaii" id="crxjs-ext" style="position: fixed; width: 0px; height: 0px; top: 0px; left: 0px; z-index: 2147483647; overflow: visible; visibility: visible;"></scribe-shadow>.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: If you need disability accommodations, please reach out to the UW Disability Services Office (DSO): dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: Faculty & Staff.
Tuesday, July 7, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Online via Zoom.
For more info visit teaching.washington.edu. Revolutionizing Learning with Interactive Avatars
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Imagine a world where learners can practice their skills in a dynamic and engaging environment, interacting face to face with lifelike avatars that simulate real-world scenarios. These avatars aren't pre-programmed with canned responses or limited branching scenarios; they act and interact like real people, adjusting their responses to the interactions they are having with learners, displaying emotions, voice and mood changes. This is a world we no longer have to imagine. Avatars can now converse with users in real time, providing personalized support and timely feedback that can greatly enhance the learning experience. Interactive avatars offer users across disciplines a unique opportunity to practice and enhance their investigative and consultative skills in simulated real-life interactions. Whether it's learning to gather patient or client information, practice selling skills, managing people, investigative work, conflict resolution, or preparing for a job interview, interactive avat…
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: Live closed captioning will be made available for this event. Event Types: Workshops. Target Audience: Faculty.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Synchronous Online via Zoom.
For more info visit fsu.zoom.us. Collaborative Accessibility Problem-Solving (CAPS) Monthly Meetup
Join colleagues for this informal networking series with other faculty support partners across the UW system for collaborative problem-solving. We’ll talk about challenges we face and how we can support faculty in accessibility efforts in the coming academic year. Audience: Faculty support staff across the UW community, instructional designers, communications staff, learning technology staff, administrative staff, librarians , Schedule: 4th Tuesday of each month, 3:00 – 4:00pm , Get signed up: Consult the Digital Accessibility Calendar to sign up for the meetings.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/94285858851. Accessibility Contact: Please email ats-events@uw.edu for any accessibility-related requests. Event Types: Workshops. Target Audience: Faculty, Instructors, Staff.
Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Online via Zoom.
For more info visit www.washington.edu. Monthly UW Instruction Accessibility Meetup
Faculty and course designers are invited to join an informal, friendly conversation about making online components of courses accessible to students with disabilities. Ask questions about accessibility and universal design for learning (UDL), hear colleagues’ ideas, and share what is working for your own courses!
Meetings are hosted by Mary-Colleen Jenkins, an instruction accessibility specialist with Accessible Technology Services (ATS). Mary-Colleen is a former UW instructor herself, so this is a great opportunity to discuss logistics and how to set priorities for improving course accessibility without feeling overwhelmed.
Meetups are typically on the 1st Tuesday of each month, from 12-1:00 pm on Zoom. Feel free to eat lunch while we meet! All meetups are open to interested members of the UW community but require registration.
Please register for the next meetup on Access Tech's events page to receive the Zoom link.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: UW-IT. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: Staff & Faculty.
Tuesday, August 4, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Online via Zoom.
For more info visit www.washington.edu. Teaching@UW: AI+Teaching Faculty Learning Community
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Designed for instructors on all three UW campuses, the AI+Teaching Faculty Learning Community provides instructors with opportunities to: Explore the use of AI in teaching , Discuss the implications of AI developments in teaching , Share resources and learn how colleagues are using AI in their teaching, The community meets at 3:30pm on Zoom the first Tuesday of each month.
The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. If you need disability accommodations, please reach out to the UW Disability Services Office (DSO): dso@uw.edu.<scribe-shadow data-crx="okfkdaglfjjjfefdcppliegebpoegaii" id="crxjs-ext" style="position: fixed; width: 0px; height: 0px; top: 0px; left: 0px; z-index: 2147483647; overflow: visible; visibility: visible;"></scribe-shadow>.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: If you need disability accommodations, please reach out to the UW Disability Services Office (DSO): dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: Faculty & Staff.
Tuesday, August 4, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Online via Zoom.
For more info visit teaching.washington.edu. Cidilabs Academy: UDOIT Summer School for Educators
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
August 12th & 13th from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, Cidilabs will host a two-day virtual training series to help faculty, designers, and educators become proficient with the UDOIT Advantage. This series is designed for instructors and educators who want to improve accessibility inside their own Canvas courses using UDOIT Advantage. No previous accessibility remediation experience is required.
Register once and attend for as many days as you like! Your 5-Day DesignPLUS Learning Plan:Day 1 – Canvas Content: Learn how to identify and remediate common accessibility issues in Canvas pages, assignments, discussions, and other course content using UDOIT Advantage. Day 2 – Course File Accessibility: Learn how to scan your Canvas course files for accessibility issues and create alternate formats that improve accessibility and support different ways students engage with course materials. The sessions will be recorded and shared with all registrants after the events.
Event interval: Ongoing event. Accessibility Contact: Cidilabs. Event Types: Workshops. Target Audience: Faculty & Staff.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Online via Zoom.
For more info visit cidilabs.com. Cidilabs Academy: UDOIT Summer School for Educators
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
August 12th & 13th from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, Cidilabs will host a two-day virtual training series to help faculty, designers, and educators become proficient with the UDOIT Advantage. This series is designed for instructors and educators who want to improve accessibility inside their own Canvas courses using UDOIT Advantage. No previous accessibility remediation experience is required.
Register once and attend for as many days as you like! Your 5-Day DesignPLUS Learning Plan:Day 1 – Canvas Content: Learn how to identify and remediate common accessibility issues in Canvas pages, assignments, discussions, and other course content using UDOIT Advantage. Day 2 – Course File Accessibility: Learn how to scan your Canvas course files for accessibility issues and create alternate formats that improve accessibility and support different ways students engage with course materials. The sessions will be recorded and shared with all registrants after the events.
Event interval: Ongoing event. Accessibility Contact: Cidilabs. Event Types: Workshops. Target Audience: Faculty & Staff.
Thursday, August 13, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Online via Zoom.
For more info visit cidilabs.com. Make a Plan for Digital Accessibility & Enhancing Accessibility in Course Content: Our Journey from 'Wait, What?' to 'We're On It'
REGISTRATION REQUIRED, Presentation 1: Make a Plan for Digital Accessibility
Digital accessibility is a best practice for online teaching, and it is also a legal responsibility. However, many faculty created their instructional materials before becoming aware of this responsibility, and they are overwhelmed by the task of addressing accessibility barriers in all those materials. We developed a workbook to help our instructors create a project management plan for this work, setting priorities and identifying strategies. In this webinar, you will receive your own copy of this workbook and guidance for using it.
Presentation 2: Enhancing Accessibility in Course Content - Our Journey from 'Wait, What?' to 'We're On It' With the recent updates from the Department of Justice to Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act regarding the requirement for accessible web content, it is essential that digital course materials are equitable and accessible for all students. This presentation will share our experience…
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: Live closed captioning will be made available for this event. Event Types: Workshops. Target Audience: Faculty.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Synchronous Online via Zoom.
For more info visit fsu.zoom.us. Collaborative Accessibility Problem-Solving (CAPS) Monthly Meetup
Join colleagues for this informal networking series with other faculty support partners across the UW system for collaborative problem-solving. We’ll talk about challenges we face and how we can support faculty in accessibility efforts in the coming academic year. Audience: Faculty support staff across the UW community, instructional designers, communications staff, learning technology staff, administrative staff, librarians , Schedule: 4th Tuesday of each month, 3:00 – 4:00pm , Get signed up: Consult the Digital Accessibility Calendar to sign up for the meetings.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/94285858851. Accessibility Contact: Please email ats-events@uw.edu for any accessibility-related requests. Event Types: Workshops. Target Audience: Faculty, Instructors, Staff.
Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Online via Zoom.
For more info visit www.washington.edu.