Accessibility

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

Accessibility in Academic Events: Strategies for Making Lectures, Workshops, Poster Sessions, Symposiums, and Other Academic Events Inclusive for All Attendees

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Are you planning a lecture, poster session, workshop, symposium, or other academic event? UBC recently published the UBC Accessible Events Guide to support event planners in creating welcoming and inclusive events of all sizes. By incorporating accessibility needs into the planning for your event and responding to accommodation requests, you can help ensure everyone can fully participate. This session will highlight practical strategies from the Guide to help make your teaching (more…)


Upcoming Dates

  • Online
    August 11, 2026
    12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

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Accessibility Drop-Ins

Online
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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

  • Online
    August 11, 2026
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Online
    August 25, 2026
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Facilitators

Increasing Accessibility for Video

In-person
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Explore strategies and solutions, including a variety of tools and supports, from free and do-it-yourself options to professional services. You’ll find practical tips, guidance and best practices for reaching students that experience barriers with video. Join us as we examine both the challenges and opportunities of applying universal design principles in video production.


Upcoming Dates

  • In-person
    August 20, 2026
    1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Facilitators