Course Accessibility Accelerator
Mon 4/13 • 12:30PM - 2:30PM PDT
This Course Accessibility Accelerator program supports UCLA instructors in improving the accessibility of their digital course materials—including pages, documents, images, and media—used in online, hybrid, and traditional courses.
You don't want to miss receiving hands-on training, individualized instructional design support, and access to UCLA’s accessibility tools and media workflows. Over six weeks, participants will update and improve key instructional materials and produce accessible course assets aligned with UCLA and federal standards.
Participants meet as a cohort from April 13th through May 22nd, 2026. Monday meetings will be via Zoom 12:30 to 2:00 PM.
Wednesday meetings in-person from 1:00 to 2:00 PM in YRL 21570.
Fridays are optional drop-in office hours from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM.
Each week introduces core concepts and skills for improving digital accessibility of course materials and engages participants in activities that address six core areas:
1) What is Accessibility? (concepts, laws, UCLA context)
2) Making Your Pages Accessible (Bruin Learn, HTML structure, headings, tables)
3) Making Your Instructional Material Accessible (Word, Google Docs, Excel, PDFs)
4) Making Your Lecture Content Accessible (PPT, Keynote, Google Slides)
5) Making Your Images Accessible (alt text, complex graphics)
6) Making Your Media Accessible (Kaltura captions, transcripts, recordings)
Participants complete the program with a set of fully accessible course materials and an accessibility action plan for future courses. Participants can expect to spend up to 5 hours per week on meetings and course content.
Upon completion of the program, participants are eligible for $500 in professional development funds and will receive a certificate/badge of completion.
Please apply to participate by Friday, March 20th, 2026.