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Microsoft PowerPoint and PDFs- Accessibility Training Online

Learn how to design PowerPoint presentations that are inclusive and accessible to all audiences. This training will cover essential accessibility elements such as using meaningful slide titles,...  More
Date:
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Time:
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Categories:
  Accessibility  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 2 seats left

Microsoft Word and Brightspace Ally- Accessibility Training In-Person

In this training session, faculty will learn how to create accessible content in Microsoft Word utilizing a universal design method, meaning the document is accessible to all students. Topics will...  More
Date:
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Time:
10:00am - 11:00am
Location:
Butler 314
Categories:
  Accessibility  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 20 seats left

SUNY Webinar: Generative AI as a Tool for Accessibility In-Person

In the higher education, digital accessibility and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are essential components of a genuinely inclusive academic environment. Artificial intelligence (AI) and...  More
Date:
Friday, May 9, 2025
Time:
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location:
ONLINE VIA WEBINAR
Audience:
  Faculty/Staff  
Categories:
  SUNY Webinar  
SUNY Webinar: Generative AI as a Tool for Accessibility

Webinar: Digital inclusion and accessibility: Leaving no one behind in virtual worlds and the citiverse In-Person

In celebration of Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2025, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is organizing this webinar to showcase the progress of the Digital Inclusion and...  More
Date:
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Time:
11:00am - 1:00pm
Location:
ONLINE VIA WEBINAR
Categories:
  Accessibility  

Civic Learning through the Development of Civic Identity In-Person

I am excited to invite you to an enriching and impactful workshop focused on developing civic identity, facilitated by Dr. John Reiff, a recognized expert in civic learning and engagement. Dr....  More
Date:
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Time:
8:00am - 4:00pm
Location:
Bacon Hall 115, Bacon Hall
Audience:
  Faculty/Staff  
Categories:
  Academic  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 11 seats left

Mandatory Ethics Training (Hybrid) In-Person / Online

As part of the Ethics Commission Reform Act of 2022, all New York State employees are now required to complete ethics training every year.       1. The live Comprehensive Ethics Training Course...  More
Date:
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Time:
12:00pm - 1:30pm
Location:
CLEVELAND HALL 418 (MAX40), Cleveland Hall
Audience:
  Faculty/Staff  
Categories:
  Human Resource Management  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration / Online Registration
Register! - 88 seats left
Mandatory Ethics Training (Hybrid)

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Self-Paced Opportunities

Schedule an Appointment with Instructional Design and Distance Learning

Schedule an appointment with a member of Instructional Design and Distance Learning for training or a specific question you might have.

Universal Design for Learning Framework: Self-Paced Online Course

A self-paced online course delivered on D2L Brightspace, will provide a comprehensive introduction to the Universal Design for Learning framework. Participants who successfully complete the requirements of the course will earn a digital badge.

Accessibility - Deque University

Courses are arranged into several curricula including Web Accessibility, Document Accessibility, Native Mobile Apps, and Customer Service for People with Disabilities. Courses include quizzes that when successfully completed provide a course certificate. 

It is recommended that everyone complete the “Accessibility Fundamentals - Disabilities, Guidelines, and Laws” course first, then take other courses in their area of interest and/or expertise.

Please request an account to access Deque University.

Brightspace Toolkit for Accessibility in UDL

This course is for people who want to be mindful of accessibility practices when they adopt Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in their learning context. It will help you apply the principles and guidelines of UDL in ways that are accessible to learners with disabilities. You'll also learn about the tools in Brightspace that will help you make learning accessible

You must be logged into the new Single Sign-On for Community to access this resource.

Brightspace - Accessible Virtual Presentation 

This course is beneficial for anyone who does a presentation online, be it an instructor who teaches using a slide deck or a presenter in a virtual conference. 

You must be logged into the new Single Sign-On for Community to access this resource.

Brightspace Accessibility Lab 

This short course is intended for anyone using Brightspace as an introduction to disabilities, assistive technologies, and Brightspace accessibility features. It includes hands-on exercises that provide practical experience in using some accessibility features and tools. It also provides an overview of D2L’s accessibility practice and offers resources for further reference.

You must be logged into the new Single Sign-On for Community to access this resource.