Open course: Digital Accessibility for VCU Faculty 

In this open, self-paced course, you will explore foundational strategies for designing content that supports all learners, particularly those with disabilities, and meets federal accessibility guidelines and best practices in higher education.

The first two modules cover basic topics and concepts pertaining to digital accessibility. The third module introduces two powerful tools integrated into Canvas: TidyUP, which helps clean up and organize course files, and UDOIT (Universal Design Online Content Inspection Tool), which scans course content for accessibility issues and offers actionable feedback.

Get started with Digital Accessibility for VCU Faculty

Tutorials and training

• Getting started with UDOIT
• Fixing common issues with UDOIT
• Getting started with TidyUP
• Getting started with DesignPlus

Quick Start Guides

• Accessibility in Digital Learning 
• Canvas Course Navigation 
• DesignPlus 
• VCU Course Design Evaluation 

Upcoming Training Opportunities

• Accessibility in Action: Title II Law Round-Up + Faculty Q&A | March 27 | 11:00am-12:15pm | Register
  This session is sponsored by the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence, Faculty Affairs, as part of an ongoing set of sessions for faculty on Title II compliance.
• From Color to Links: Hands-On Title II Accessibility Checks for Your Course | April 17 | 11:00am-12:30pm | Register
  This session is sponsored by the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence, Faculty Affairs, as part of an ongoing set of sessions for faculty on Title II compliance.
  

Past workshops

1. Building Accessible Courses: Practical Strategies for Faculty
2. Small Changes, Big Impact: Accessibility Basics for Educators
3. Accessible by Design: A Title II Primer
4. Captioning and Title II: Making Smart Choices for Your Courses
5. Tidying Up Your PDFs: Clearing the Path to Title II Compliance