Accessibility

The CTLT offers workshops and drop-in sessions for anyone who is interested in creating accessible materials.

Accessibility Drop-Ins

Session Format:
Online

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"

  • Online
    Date
    August 25, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Facilitators

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"

  • Online
    Date
    September 23, 2026
    Time
    10:00 am - 11:00 am

Facilitators

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"

  • Online
    Date
    October 28, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Facilitators

  • 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"

  • Online
    Date
    November 23, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Facilitators