Small changes, big difference—30 minutes to accessible content that empowers all students!
Ready to make your Blackboard course content work for everyone? Join us for this hands-on workshop where you'll learn how to use Blackboard Ally to improve accessibility. Your students are already downloading alternative formats in Blackboard—now discover how to make that process even smoother. We'll show you how to spot accessibility issues, fix them in minutes, and create content that works for students with diverse learning needs. Whether someone needs audio, large print, or translated text, Ally helps you deliver.
Topics covered:
- Alternative Text for Images
- Quick Fixes for PDFs (Titles, Language, OCR)
- Headings for Documents & PowerPoints
- Tables
- Editing Captions for Videos
No accessibility expertise required—just bring your willingness to learn!
Tuesday, Oct. 21, 1 p.m.–2 p.m. (Virtual)
Wednesday, Nov. 5, 10 a.m.–11 a.m. (Woods Classroom, Harrison Libraries)
Thursday, Nov. 20, 6:30 PM–7:30 PM (Virtual)
Tuesday, Dec. 2, 11 a.m.–noon (Woods Classroom, Harrison Libraries)
Wednesday, Dec. 17, 6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. (Virtual)
RSVP to actech@hartford.edu and an invite will be sent to you.