Digital Accessibility Archive 2024
Digital accessibility archive 2024
This page provides an archive of selected 2024 workshops and recordings related to digital accessibility and online teaching at AVÀÇ.
These materials are preserved for historical and reference purposes. They may not fully reflect the most current guidance for ADA Title II or WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance.
For current expectations, timelines, and support, please use the main Accessibility compliance for digital teaching and learning page and the campus Accessible Technology Initiative (ATI) website.
2024 workshops and recordings
The items below highlight 2024 sessions that focused on Canvas tools and digital accessibility, including preparation for the ADA Title II web and mobile accessibility rule.
| Month and year | Session title | Recording | Slides or materials |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2024 | How universities are partnering with Verbit to prepare for the ADA Title II enforcement | Not available | |
| October 2024 | Introduction to Lucid in Canvas | Not available |
Additional sessions from 2024 that are not specifically focused on accessibility (for example, general Canvas training) may be listed with other years or on the main digital accessibility page .
2024 guidance and planning themes
In 2024, Online Campus and campus partners began laying the groundwork for the ADA Title II digital accessibility rule and expanded use of course-level accessibility tools.
- Early focus on ADA Title II: introductory sessions and vendor webinars (such as Verbit) helped faculty and staff understand the upcoming federal requirements for web and mobile accessibility.
- Tool adoption in Canvas: Online Campus highlighted tools like Lucid in Canvas, UDOIT, and TidyUP as part of broader work on course organization and accessible content.
- Connection to campus ATI efforts: 2024 communications emphasized that digital accessibility in courses is part of the campus wide Accessible Technology Initiative (ATI).
- Bridge to 2025-26 planning: themes from 2024 sessions informed the later development of the course materials accessibility checklist, dashboard, and more formal ADA Title II planning in 2025 and 2026.
Later resources, including the digital accessibility dashboard and AY 2025-26 course materials checklist, are documented on the main digital accessibility page.
2024 communications and announcements
During 2024, digital accessibility topics appeared in:
- Faculty development newsletters and Online Campus updates
- Emails to departments about Canvas tools and accessibility expectations
- Discussions in college and department meetings regarding upcoming ADA Title II changes
Key messages from 2024 included:
- Encouraging early remediation of high-impact course materials (syllabi, required readings, media)
- Introducing AI-related tools and considerations while maintaining accessibility and equity
- Promoting the use of accessibility checkers in Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and Canvas
- Highlighting the role of vendors (such as Verbit) in supporting captioning and media accessibility
Copies of specific email announcements or slides from 2024 can be requested from Online Campus for departmental planning or documentation purposes.
How to request older materials
If you need access to a specific 2024 workshop recording, slide deck, or email announcement that is not listed here, you can request it from Online Campus.
When requesting materials, please include:
- The approximate month and year of the session or message
- The title or topic (for example, "Introduction to Lucid in Canvas" or "Verbit ADA Title II webinar")
- How you plan to use the material (for example, department training or personal reference)
Online Campus can help locate the most relevant and up to date resources for your needs, and may recommend newer materials or more recent sessions when appropriate.
Return to main digital accessibility page
For current expectations, live workshop offerings, and the latest guidance, return to the main Accessibility compliance for digital teaching and learning page.
You can also visit the campus wide Accessible Technology Initiative (ATI) website for information on web accessibility, instructional materials, and ICT procurement.