Creating Accessible Excel Spreadsheets
This interactive training will introduce practical techniques for creating accessible content in Microsoft Excel. ODA Zoom.
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Alt Text: Because Pictures Can’t Talk
Bring your pictures to life by learning the techniques to apply alternative text descriptions to different image types. ODA Zoom
Creating Accessible Videos
Participants will learn best practices when editing captions for videos. ODA Zoom
Creating Accessible Powerpoint Presentations
This interactive training will introduce practical techniques for creating accessible content in Microsoft Powerpoint. ODA Zoom
Creating Accessible Word Documents
This interactive training introduces practical techniques for creating accessible content in Microsoft Word. ODA Zoom
The Curious Case of Accessibility Checkers
This hands-on training session introduces participants to the use of digital accessibility evaluation tools—such as WAVE, PAC 2024, and Microsoft Office accessibility checkers —to assess and improve the accessibility of digital content. Attendees will learn how to identify common accessibility barriers, interpret automated test results, and understand the limitations of these tools in relation to manual testing and user experience. ODA Zoom
Title II Digital Accessibility Requirements
This hybrid session is designed for campus leaders to understand their responsibilities under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regarding digital accessibility. We’ll cover key compliance requirements, institutional risk, and strategies for fostering an inclusive digital environment. Join us to learn how leadership decisions impact accessibility and ensure your unit meets federal standards. ODA Zoom
UIS Digital Accessibility Guidelines
Information and communication technologies (ICT) that are developed, purchased, used, or otherwise provided by the University must be accessible, per the guidelines outlined in WCAG 2.1AA or higher, for use by its faculty, staff, students, or the public.
Countdown to Compliance: Start Now for April 24, 2026
The new Title II digital accessibility regulations are here—and the deadline is approaching fast. This issue of the Office of Digital Accessibility newsletter is your guide to getting started. Whether you're faculty, staff, or leadership, now is the time to begin preparing your department’s digital content and courses to meet the new standards.