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Microsoft PowerPoint- 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:
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Time:
10:30am - 11:30am
Categories:
  Accessibility  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 24 seats left

Getting Started with the SUNY IQ Digital Accessibility Challenge Online

Interested in participating in the SUNY Inclusion Quest Digital Accessibility Challenge? The Digital Accessibility Challenge will help you break down accessibility barriers in your digital content and...  More
Date:
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Time:
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Location:
Online
Audience:
  Faculty/Staff  
Categories:
  SUNY Webinar  

Microsoft Word and Brightspace Ally- Accessibility Training Online

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:
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Time:
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Categories:
  Accessibility  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 21 seats left

SUNY Webinar: AI and Academic Integrity in Online Teaching: Taking an Information Literacy Approach Online

Generative AI has posed huge challenges to academic integrity as students have started to submit work that is partially or fully generated by AI. These challenges are especially difficult to navigate...  More
Date:
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Time:
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Location:
Online
Audience:
  Faculty/Staff  
Categories:
  SUNY Webinar  

Microsoft Word and Brightspace Ally- Accessibility Training Online

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:
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Time:
11:00am - 12:00pm
Categories:
  Accessibility  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 23 seats left

SUNY Webinar: Designing Accessible Course Documents Online

Course documents are often the first point of contact students have with a class, yet many are designed in ways that limit readability and access. Clear structure, consistent formatting, and properly...  More
Date:
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Time:
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Audience:
  Faculty/Staff  
Categories:
  Accessibility     SUNY Webinar  

Getting Started with the SUNY IQ Digital Accessibility Challenge Online

Interested in participating in the SUNY Inclusion Quest Digital Accessibility Challenge? The Digital Accessibility Challenge will help you break down accessibility barriers in your digital content and...  More
Date:
Friday, October 3, 2025
Time:
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Location:
Online
Audience:
  Faculty/Staff  
Categories:
  SUNY Webinar  

SUNY Webinar: SUNY Online Teaching Exemplar Courses for Observation Tour Online

The Exemplar Online Courses for Observation program showcases outstanding online faculty, courses, instructional design, and campuses, nominated by SUNY campus-based online instructional designers....  More
Date:
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Time:
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Audience:
  Faculty/Staff  
Categories:
  SUNY Webinar  

SUNY Webinar: Creating Clear and Inclusive Presentations Online

Presentations are a core tool for teaching, but design choices such as text size, color contrast, or inconsistent layouts can unintentionally create barriers. Well-structured slides not only make...  More
Date:
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Time:
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Audience:
  Faculty/Staff  
Categories:
  Accessibility     SUNY Webinar  

SUNY Webinar: Improving Accessibility in Audio and Video Online

Audio and video are powerful teaching resources, yet without accurate captions, transcripts, or thoughtful embedding, they may exclude some students. Media that is inclusive allows learners to review,...  More
Date:
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Time:
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Audience:
  Faculty/Staff  
Categories:
  Accessibility     SUNY Webinar  

SUNY Webinar: Professional Development Partnerships through SUNY OER Services Online

Discover exciting professional development opportunities available in Spring 2026 through SUNY OER Services. This session will highlight partnerships with Lumen Learning (Lumen Circles) and the Open...  More
Date:
Thursday, November 13, 2025
Time:
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Audience:
  Faculty/Staff  
Categories:
  SUNY Webinar  

SUNY Webinar: Developing Accessible and Inclusive PDFs Online

PDFs are widely used in courses, but many lack proper structure or formatting, making them difficult to navigate and use. Inclusive PDFs ensure that course materials remain usable across different...  More
Date:
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Time:
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Audience:
  Faculty/Staff  
Categories:
  Accessibility     SUNY Webinar  

SUNY Webinar: Streamline your Grading Processes in Brightspace - Tips & Tools to Simplify and Save Time while Providing Effective Feedback Online

Brightspace has a wide variety of tools and efficiencies that streamline grading practices for faculty - making it easier to provide authentic, formative, and timely feedback. This workshop covers...  More
Date:
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Time:
11:00am - 12:00pm
Audience:
  Faculty/Staff  
Categories:
  SUNY Webinar  

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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.