Accessibility Training Sessions – Digital Accessibility Project

These trainings are provided by the VCCS. If you are unable to attend a session live, the recordings will be available.

VCCS Digital Accessibility Site

The VCCS Digital Accessibility site brings together essential guidance, tools, and training our faculty and staff need to prepare for the 2026 federal accessibility requirements. You will find clear explanations of the new DOJ rules, summaries of WCAG 2.1 AA standards, practical how-to resources for creating accessible documents and media, and step-by-step training modules designed for beginners and seasoned creators alike. The site also highlights systemwide expectations, timelines, and support structures to help colleges build accessible courses, communications, and services. It’s a practical, action-oriented hub that contains a plethora of resources to support our work to ensure every student, employee and members of our community can participate fully in the services and activities offered here at Virginia Western.

VCCS Digital Accessibility

Canvas Accessibility with UDOIT Advantage

Ongoing: Canvas Accessibility with UDOIT Advantage
Offered throughout the academic year by NOVA’s Canvas & Educational Technology Support Services team. Register for a UDOIT session.

FIX IT Sessions by NOVA (Deeper dive into Canvas and UDOIT) might hit the mark for you.

Drop-In Accessibility Support Labs with Page Durham

No registration required — all sessions use the same Zoom link.

Drop in for one-on-one support with accessibility, AI tools, or DOJ Title II compliance. Each session includes a focus topic, but all questions and materials are welcome at any time.

Open to all VCCS faculty and staff — no registration needed
Come anytime during the listed window.
Bring a file, question, or course item you’d like reviewed.

Open Lab Zoom Link for all Sessions

Date	Time
Mon, Feb 9	11 AM – 4 PM
Tues, Feb 10	9 AM – 2 PM
Thurs, Feb 12	9 AM – 2 PM
Mon, Feb 16	2 PM – 6 PM
Tues, Feb 17	9 AM – 2 PM
Wed, Feb 18	9 AM – 2 PM
Mon, Feb 23	11 AM – 4 PM
Tues, Feb 24	12 PM – 4 PM
Wed, Feb 25	9 AM – 2 PM
Thurs, Feb 26	11 AM – 4 PM

Webinars

Making Accessible Word Documents – by Page

Thursday, February 12 at 3:30 PM
In this practical, show-and-tell webinar, faculty and staff will learn how to create accessible documents in Microsoft Word that meet WCAG standards and support all learners. Participants will see step-by-step demonstrations on how to use proper headings and tagging, add meaningful alt text and long descriptions for images, choose accessible fonts and color contrast, and write clear, descriptive URLs. Rather than just talking about accessibility, we’ll build a document live so you can see exactly how each feature is created and why it matters. Attendees will leave with concrete skills they can apply immediately to their own materials.

Registration for Making Word Documents Accessible 2.12 @ 3:30

UDoItAdvantage (Accessibility Tool for Canvas) – by Page

Monday, February 16 at 7:00 PM
Discover how to make your Canvas courses more accessible with UDOIT. In this hands-on session, you’ll learn how to quickly scan for issues and apply meaningful fixes. Empower every student to succeed by building more inclusive, user-friendly learning experiences.

Registration for UDoItAdvantage (2.17 @ 7pm)

Images for Arts & Humanities – by Surbhi

Wednesday, February 18 at 9:00 AM
Images are central to learning in the arts and humanities, but they must be accessible to be meaningful for all students. This session focuses on writing effective alt text and long descriptions for visual materials and making thoughtful choices about how images are used during assessments.

Registration for Arts & Humanities Images (2.18 @ 9am)

Designing Courses for Busy Adults – by Caryn Sever, NVCC

Wednesday, February 18 at 12:30 PM
Make learning work for adults with flexible, learner-centered design. Explore the principles of andragogy, modular formats, and practical tips such as chunked content and consistent deadlines to help students succeed without sacrificing quality.

Registration for Designing Courses for Busy Adults

From Scanned to Accessible: Using AI to Remediate PDFS – by Page

Tuesday, February 24 at 11:00 AM
This staff-focused workshop demonstrates how AI tools can streamline the remediation of existing PDFs used in everyday operations. Participants will learn efficient workflows for fixing scanned documents, adding structure and alt text, and verifying accessibility to meet WCAG 2.1 AA and DOJ Title II requirements.

Registration for Using Generative AI for Remediation (2.24 @ 11am)