Accessibility
The CTLT offers workshops and drop-in sessions for anyone who is interested in creating accessible materials.
Accessibility Drop-Ins
- Session Format:
- Online
- Series:
Are you interested in making your course materials more accessible and barrier free for all learners? Join us for an informal drop-in where you can chat with accessibility consultants, educational designers, and colleagues about accessibility. The accessibility drop-ins are for anyone who is developing course content or open educational resources (OER) and who is curious (more…)
Upcoming Dates - "Accessibility Drop-Ins"
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- Online
- Date
- August 25, 2026
- Time
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Facilitators
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Will Engle
Strategist, Open Education Initiatives, CTLT -
Bosung Kim
Learning Design Consultant, CTLT -
AC Deger
OER Support Pilot Strategist; UBC Centre for Accessibility
Transforming Materials into Accessible Formats with the SensusAccess Pilot
- Session Format:
- Online
Discover how SensusAccess can simplify the process of converting documents into accessible formats, helping to remove barriers and improve access to information for all learners. In this 30-minute show-and-tell session, we’ll explore key features, share practical tips for creating more accessible content, and demonstrate how SensusAccess can help save time while supporting inclusive teaching and learning.
Upcoming Dates - "Transforming Materials into Accessible Formats with the SensusAccess Pilot"
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- Online
- Date
- September 23, 2026
- Time
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Facilitators
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Michael Antunes
Workplace Accessibility Specialist, Human Resources
Grading Smarter, Not Harder: Efficient Grading and Feedback in Canvas
- Session Format:
- Online
Discover how Canvas SpeedGrader can streamline grading and feedback workflows while supporting a more accessible and efficient evaluation process. In this 30-minute show-and-tell session, we’ll explore key features, share practical tips for providing meaningful feedback, and demonstrate how SpeedGrader can help save time while enhancing the student experience.
Upcoming Dates - "Grading Smarter, Not Harder: Efficient Grading and Feedback in Canvas"
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- Online
- Date
- October 28, 2026
- Time
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Facilitators
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Bosung Kim
Learning Design Consultant, CTLT -
Leah Watson
Workplace Accessibility Specialist, Centre for Workplace Accessibility
Understanding Built-In Accessibility Features of Windows and iOS Environments
- Session Format:
- Online
Discover how built-in accessibility features in Windows and iOS can support more flexible, sustainable, and efficient ways of working, teaching, learning, and communicating. In this 30-minute show-and-tell session, we’ll explore a range of built-in tools that can help users access information in ways that align with their preferences, strengths, and changing needs. Through live demonstrations, participants will learn how features such as text-to-speech, Read Aloud, Immersive Reader, and browser-based reading tools can support focus, comprehension, productivity, and accessibility for everyone.
Upcoming Dates - "Understanding Built-In Accessibility Features of Windows and iOS Environments"
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- Online
- Date
- November 23, 2026
- Time
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Facilitators
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Bosung Kim
Learning Design Consultant, CTLT -
Michael Antunes
Workplace Accessibility Specialist, Human Resources -
Alexandria Dupont
Workplace Accessibility Specialist, Centre for Workplace Accessibility