Quick Start Workshop: Make Your Canvas Courses Accessible

Event details Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2026 Time: 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Location: https://illinois.zoom.us/j/88182736611?pwd=btYx9f3HNdRySdNLV0jKBx7plG62dC.1 Type: Conference/Workshop About this event General Events Calendar home Calendar search Share on Facebook Tweet Email add to calendar contact add an event General Events Quick Start Workshop: Make Your Canvas Courses Accessible Quick Start Workshop: Make Your Canvas Courses Accessible Aug 5, 2026 1:00 - 2:00 pm Join online Conference/Workshop Sponsor Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning Speaker Lindsey Sharp Cost Free but registration required Registration Registration is required. Click here to register. Contact Marc Thompson E-Mail thompso1@illinois.edu Views 33 Originating Calendar Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning Canvas websites must be accessible for all students but don’t panic! This hands-on workshop will cover what to look for and several tools to help you find and fix issues. In this training session, you'll learn how to: Use the text editor to create a navigable page structure Write effective alt text for images and charts, Ensure readable color contrast Design accessible tables and links. Use Canvas accessibility tools, including checkers to find and fix common issues Use tools in Illinois Media Space caption videos. We'll also cover how to use a number of accessibility checkers to find and fix common issues. By the end of this session, you'll have the confidence you need to create Canvas course sites that meet State and Federal accessibility standards. Official event details: https://calendars.illinois.edu/detail/7/33552537