Digital Accessibility Training in January

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 10:04:05 -0500

Create Accessible Content with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace Tools

Jan 6 (12 PM - 1 PM) - Register

Join this workshop to learn how to create accessible content using Word or Docs, PowerPoint or Slides, and Excel or Sheets. Following a brief overview, we will demonstrate how to create accessible content using these productivity tools.

Review & Improve Your Blackboard Course Accessibility Score with Ally

Jan 8 (12 PM - 1 PM) - Register

Learn about Ally, a tool in Blackboard Ultra that scans content created in a course and offers instructors remediation options in real-time to improve accessibility. In this session, we highlight Ally's remediation capabilities and file conversion tools that help create an accessible and inclusive experience for all learners.

Digital Accessibility Winter Camp: Creating & Remediating Course Content

Jan 9 (9:30 AM - 3:30 PM) - Register

Join us for a full-day, virtual Digital Accessibility Winter Camp designed specifically for faculty! Through demonstrations, guided practice, and collaborative activities, you'll learn best practices for digital accessibility for Blackboard course content as well as documents, presentations, images, and videos.

Save the Date: USM Digital Accessibility Spring Cleaning

Before the spring semester begins, spend some time assessing and remediating your course materials and workplace documents. Whether you're a faculty member preparing courses or a staff member managing shared resources, Spring Cleaning offers the perfect opportunity to ensure your digital content is accessible to everyone. Questions? Contact cai@usmd.edu

Jan 8

10:00-10:45 AM: Let's Get Cleaning! (Welcome & Overview) | Register
3:00-4:00 PM: Creating Accessible STEM Content | Register
3:00-4:00 PM: Creating Accessible Arts & Music Content | Register

Jan 9

12:00-1:30 PM: Sparkle On: Celebrating Our Wins & Next Steps | Register

Let's work together to create a more accessible USM system -- one document, one slide, one course at a time.