Training Opportunities for Instructors

Designing accessible digital materials is one of the simplest ways to support every learner in your course. CATT provides opportunities for instructors to learn core digital accessibility practices, ask questions, and get hands-on help from our team.

Virtual sessions

Making Your Course Content Accessible in UB Learns

Mondays, 7-8 p.m. | Jan. 12, Feb. 2, March 16 and April 6

Wednesdays, noon-1 p.m. | Jan. 7, 21 and 28; Feb. 4, 11, 18 and 25; March 4, 11, 18 and 25; April 1, 8, 15 and 22

Saturdays, 9-10 a.m. | Jan. 24, Feb. 21, March 7 and April 18

This workshop will review accessibility features in UB Learns, including the use of the Ally report to identify issues and the Brightspace Editor to avoid issues. Common accessibility issues and their resolution will be explored. Instructors should come with questions and be prepared to follow along in their own courses.

Making Content Accessible in Microsoft Word

Mondays, 2-3 p.m. | Jan. 26, Feb. 9 and April 13

Fridays, 1-2 p.m. | Feb. 27, March 6, March 27 and April 24

Saturday 10-11 a.m. | April 4

This workshop will explore approaches to making content in Microsoft Word more accessible for students. We will discuss general considerations for creating, reviewing and sharing Word documents, with time for questions and discussion.

Making PDFs Accessible in Acrobat Pro

Mondays, 2-3 p.m. | Feb. 23, March 9 and April 20

Fridays, 1-2 p.m. | Jan. 30, Feb 6 and April 3

Saturday 10-11 a.m. | May 2

This workshop will explore approaches to making PDF content more accessible using Adobe Acrobat Pro. We will discuss general considerations for reviewing and improving PDFs, with time for questions and discussion.

Making Content Accessible in Microsoft PowerPoint

Mondays, 2-3 p.m. | Feb. 2 and April 6

Fridays, 1-2 p.m. | Feb. 20 and March 13

Saturday 10-11 a.m. | March 7

This workshop will focus on accessibility considerations for PowerPoint presentations. Participants will review common challenges, discuss general strategies and have time for questions.

Making Panopto Content Accessible

Mondays, 2-3 p.m. | Feb. 16 and March 23

Fridays, 1-2 p.m. | April 10

Saturday 10-11 a.m. | Feb. 28

This workshop will focus on accessibility considerations for Panopto recordings. Participants will review common challenges, discuss general strategies and have time for questions.

Virtual office hours

Digital Accessibility

Mondays, 2-3 p.m. | March 2 and March 30

Fridays, 1-2 p.m. | Feb. 13 and April 17

Bring your questions and receive one on one support to create or remediate your digital materials in alignment with the upcoming ADA Title II regulation changes (April 2026).