Accessibility
The CTLT offers workshops and drop-in sessions for anyone who is interested in creating accessible materials.
Transforming Materials into Accessible Formats with the SensusAccess Pilot
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- Online
- Series:
Creating accessible digital content ensures that students of all abilities can fully engage with course materials. However, many documents, particularly older, scanned, or untagged PDFs, are not compatible with screen readers and other assistive technologies. The Centre for Workplace Accessibility is piloting SensusAccess, a tool that enables UBC faculty, staff, and students to convert print (more…)
Upcoming Dates - "Transforming Materials into Accessible Formats with the SensusAccess Pilot"
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- Online
- Date
- April 21, 2026
- Time
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Facilitators
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Stephen Pannuto
Workplace Accessibility Specialist; Workplace Health Services, HR -
Bosung Kim
Learning Design Consultant, CTLT -
AC Deger
OER Support Pilot Strategist; UBC Centre for Accessibility -
Will Engle
Strategist, Open Education Initiatives, CTLT
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
- April 21, 2026
- Time
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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- Online
- Date
- May 5, 2026
- Time
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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- Online
- Date
- May 19, 2026
- Time
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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- Online
- Date
- June 2, 2026
- Time
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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- Online
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- June 16, 2026
- Time
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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- Online
- Date
- July 14, 2026
- Time
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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- Online
- Date
- July 28, 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
Designing Your Course with Accessibility in Mind
- Session Format:
- Online
- Series:
Do you want to learn practical tips for making your course more accessible? By proactively removing barriers and offering flexible options, you create a learning environment where all learners can thrive. Small design changes intended to support students with disabilities often end up benefiting every student in your course. This session explores accessible course design (more…)
Upcoming Dates - "Designing Your Course with Accessibility in Mind"
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- Online
- Date
- May 13, 2026
- Time
- 10:00 am - 11:30 pm
Facilitators
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Bosung Kim
Learning Design Consultant, CTLT -
Namsook Jahng
Learning Design Consultant, CTLT -
Nicole Ronan
Learning Design Consultant, CTLT