Digital Accessibility for Instructors
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
This course series is for Osher instructors to learn how to comply with new federal legislation regarding Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, which go into effect in April 2027. These guidelines apply to all digital learning resources, including syllabi, handouts, slides, and videos. Enrollment in an Introduction section is strongly encouraged for all instructors. Thank you for helping us provide the Osher experience to more of our community!
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Class Sections For Digital Accessibility for Instructors (OSHER 663)
Fall 2026 Section 2, Starting on: 08/26/2026
Introduction to Digital Accessibility: Learn why the federal digital accessibility guidelines are important and how they apply to your course. This is a single-day class. Class meets online via Zoom. A link will be emailed a few days before class.
| Date(s) | Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26/26 | W | 10:30 am -12:00 pm | Online |
Instructor: SHAWNA STEWART
Registration for Fall 2026 starts at 9:00 a.m. on 08-21-2026.Fall 2026 Section 3, Starting on: 09/03/2026
Syllabus and Handout Accessibility: Please attend Digital Accessibility for Instructors: Introduction before attending this class. Discover how to make text documents accessible for sharing. Please note that instructors are not expected to send a syllabus or handouts to class members, but if they wish to do so, those documents must be formatted for accessibility starting in April 2027. If possible, bring your own laptop or tablet to familiarize yourself with the resources available on your device. This is a single-day class.
| Date(s) | Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/03/26 | Th | 10:00 am -11:30 am | UUCE 232 |
Instructor: SHAWNA STEWART
Registration for Fall 2026 starts at 9:00 a.m. on 08-21-2026.Fall 2026 Section 4, Starting on: 09/08/2026
Accessibility Lab: Please attend or watch the recording of Digital Accessibility for Instructors: Introduction before attending this lab. These are open office hours to get your questions about digital accessibility answered. Build confidence in making your course materials accessible. If possible, bring your own laptop or tablet to familiarize yourself with the resources available on your device. This is a single-day lab.
| Date(s) | Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/08/26 | T | 10:00 am -11:30 am | UUCE 232 |
Instructor: SHAWNA STEWART
Registration for Fall 2026 starts at 9:00 a.m. on 08-21-2026.Fall 2026 Section 5, Starting on: 09/14/2026
Accessibility Lab: Please attend or watch the recording of Digital Accessibility for Instructors: Introduction before attending this lab. These are open office hours to get your questions about digital accessibility answered. Build confidence in making your course materials accessible. If possible, bring your own laptop or tablet to familiarize yourself with the resources available on your device. This is a single-day lab.
| Date(s) | Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/14/26 | M | 10:00 am -11:30 am | UUCE 232 |
Instructor: SHAWNA STEWART
Registration for Fall 2026 starts at 9:00 a.m. on 08-21-2026.Fall 2026 Section 6, Starting on: 09/17/2026
PowerPoint Accessibility: Please attend or watch the recording of Digital Accessibility for Instructors: Introduction before attending this class. Take a deep-dive into making slideshow presentations accessible for sharing. Please note that instructors are not expected to share their slides with class members, but if they wish to do so, those slides must be formatted for accessibility starting in April 2027. If possible, bring your own laptop or tablet to familiarize yourself with the resources available on your device. This is a single-day class.
| Date(s) | Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/17/26 | Th | 10:00 am -11:30 am | UUCE 232 |
Instructor: SHAWNA STEWART
Registration for Fall 2026 starts at 9:00 a.m. on 08-21-2026.Fall 2026 Section 7, Starting on: 11/09/2026
Introduction to Digital Accessibility: Learn why the federal digital accessibility guidelines are important and how they apply to your course. This is a single-day class.
| Date(s) | Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/09/26 | M | 10:00 am -11:30 am | UUCE 232 |
Instructor: SHAWNA STEWART
Registration for Fall 2026 starts at 9:00 a.m. on 08-21-2026.Fall 2026 Section 8, Starting on: 11/11/2026
Syllabus and Handout Accessibility: Please attend Digital Accessibility for Instructors: Introduction before attending this class. Discover how to make text documents accessible for sharing. Please note that instructors are not expected to send a syllabus or handouts to class members, but if they wish to do so, those documents must be formatted for accessibility starting in April 2027. This is a single-day class. Class meets online via Zoom. A link will be emailed a few days before class.
| Date(s) | Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11/26 | W | 11:30 am -1:00 pm | Online |
Instructor: SHAWNA STEWART
Registration for Fall 2026 starts at 9:00 a.m. on 08-21-2026.Fall 2026 Section 9, Starting on: 11/12/2026
Accessibility Lab: Please attend or watch the recording of Digital Accessibility for Instructors: Introduction before attending this lab. These are open office hours to get your questions about digital accessibility answered. Build confidence in making your course materials accessible. If possible, bring your own laptop or tablet to familiarize yourself with the resources available on your device. This is a single-day lab.
| Date(s) | Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12/26 | Th | 10:00 am -11:30 am | UUCE 232 |
Instructor: SHAWNA STEWART
Registration for Fall 2026 starts at 9:00 a.m. on 08-21-2026.Fall 2026 Section 10, Starting on: 11/16/2026
PowerPoint Accessibility: Please attend or watch the recording of Digital Accessibility for Instructors: Introduction before attending this class. Take a deep-dive into making slideshow presentations accessible for sharing. Please note that instructors are not expected to share their slides with class members, but if they wish to do so, those slides must be formatted for accessibility starting in April 2027. This is a single-day class. Class meets online via Zoom. A link will be emailed a few days before class.
| Date(s) | Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/16/26 | M | 10:00 am -11:30 am | Online |
Instructor: SHAWNA STEWART
Registration for Fall 2026 starts at 9:00 a.m. on 08-21-2026.Fall 2026 Section 11, Starting on: 11/18/2026
Accessibility Lab: Please attend or watch the recording of Digital Accessibility for Instructors: Introduction before attending this lab. These are open office hours to get your questions about digital accessibility answered. Build confidence in making your course materials accessible. If possible, bring your own laptop or tablet to familiarize yourself with the resources available on your device. This is a single-day lab. Class meets online via Zoom. A link will be emailed a few days before class.
| Date(s) | Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/18/26 | W | 10:00 am -11:30 am | Online |
Instructor: SHAWNA STEWART
Registration for Fall 2026 starts at 9:00 a.m. on 08-21-2026.Fall 2026 Section 12, Starting on: 11/19/2026
Using AI for Accessibility: Please attend or watch the recording of Digital Accessibility for Instructors: Introduction before attending this class. AI tools can be incredibly helpful and time-saving when making documents and slideshows accessible. Learn how to prompt AI to format files, how to check its work, and how to continue working with it until the final product creates an equitable experience for all learners. This is especially useful for classes that use images and charts to illustrate concepts. Please note that instructors are not expected to share their slides with class members, but if they wish to do so, those slides must be formatted for accessibility starting in April 2027. If possible, bring your own laptop or tablet to familiarize yourself with the resources available on your device. Recommended preparation: try out an AI chatbot; popular options include OpenAI's ChatGPT, Google's Gemini, and Anthropic's Claude. Each offer a free account option. This is a single-day class.
| Date(s) | Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/19/26 | Th | 10:00 am -11:30 am | UUCE 232 |
Instructor: SHAWNA STEWART
Registration for Fall 2026 starts at 9:00 a.m. on 08-21-2026.Is money a barrier to you taking classes? Call our office and ask about scholarships or learn the details here. Want to donate to the scholarship fund? You can make this gift online.
Questions? Call Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at 801-581-6461 or use our online form.
