Digital Accessibility Trainings
Digital and instructional accessibility ensures all members of the Kent State community can engage fully with technology, course materials, and classroom experiences. In addition to the events listed below, our Equal Access Learning Hub offers guidance and resources to help faculty and staff reduce barriers, meet legal standards, and design with inclusion in mind.
On-Demand Accessibility Trainings
- Accessible Canvas Courses: Self-Paced Training Course (open enrollment)- Learn more about key accessibility principles and practical strategies to design and deliver accessible Canvas courses.
- Alt Text (37:45) - Focuses on adding alt text to images in Microsoft and Canvas, including what it is, when it’s needed, and how to add it.
- Color Contrast (42:16) - Learn how to identify and fix common color contrast issues in Microsoft and Canvas and make simple adjustments that can improve readability and accessibility.
- Consistent Formatting and Navigation (44:48) - A practical session on structuring course content in Word and Canvas using the Kent State Online template for consistency and navigation.
- Webinar: New Accessibility Requirements and What They Mean for You (31:15) - Brief overview of new ADA digital accessibility regulations, as well as resources, considerations, and strategies for digital course materials. The webinar will also discuss a phased approach and timeline for this work.
- Webinar: YuJa Panorama @ Kent State (52:16) - Overview of Panorama, as well as, features and guidance on how to use the tool effectively. DocHub, the new, standalone product for institution-wide file remediation, will also be covered.
Upcoming Accessibility Trainings
Fall 2026 Offerings Coming Soon!