Repost: Instructional Technology – Digital Accessibility Support (November & December)

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 11:11:54 -0500

Instructional Technology will offer the following training & support in November & December:

Special Event: Fix Your Content Day

On Nov 18, UMBC will host Fix Your Content Day. This one-day push is a chance for faculty, staff, and instructional designers to review Ally accessibility reports, make fixes, and strengthen our commitment to inclusive teaching. Check your Ally report, make at least 3 targeted fixes, and submit the results to earn a microcredential. Need help? Drop in to ENGR 102 between 1-3 pm.

Digital Accessibility

Nov 14 - Designing Accessible Feedback for All Learners (12 pm)

Dec 1 - Video Captions & Audio Descriptions for Visual Media (12 pm)

Dec 2 - Create Your Digital Accessibility Action Plan (2 pm)
Dec 5 - Accessible by Design: PDF Practices that Promote Digital Accessibility (10 am)

Also available: Free Digital Accessibility Workshops from Blackboard

Review resources on the Digital Accessibility website, including the Discipline Explorer.

Digital Accessibility Community of Practice
Nov 20 - Ally & Fixing Common Issues
Dec 11 - Websites: Before & After with Silktide

YuJa Training: Prepare for the New Video Platform!
Nov 20 - Recording and Sharing Media in YuJa (2 pm)

Dec 10 - Editing in YuJa (12 pm)

Dec 12 - Quizzing and Active Learning in YuJa (12 pm)

Learn more about the migration from Panopto:

Press Play on YuJa: New Video Platform Available to Campus Users

Got questions? Please open an RT ticket.