Training
For a list of UVA Accessibility Training provided by the Digital Accessibility Coordinator, current webinars, and conferences that are focused on accessibility checkout the Digital Accessibility Events page.
Ongoing Trainings
- Accessibility Open Labs (Offered Monthly)
- Accessibility Association Event Listing
- Deque Accessibility Webinar Listing
- SiteImprove Accessibility Webinar Listing
- U.S. Access Board Webinar and Trainings Listing
- A11y Talks
- Monsido Webinars
Self-paced Trainings
Our self-paced trainings are available in Workday!
- Digital Accessibility 101
- WCAG: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines Demystified
- Semantic HTML, Headers, and Links: Building Accessible and Navigable Websites
- Image Accessibility: Enhancing Inclusive Digital Experiences
- Graph and Chart Accessibility: Creating Inclusive Visual Data Representations
- Non-text Element Accessibility - Enhancing, Digital Content for All Users
- Designing Accessible Colors and Fonts: A WCAG standards Approach
- Language Accessibility: Ensuring Inclusive Communication in Digital Content
- Document Accessibility - Word, Excel, PPT
- Converting Documents into HTML: Creating Accessible and Responsive Web Content
- PDF Accessibility: Creating Inclusive and Accessible Documents
- Form Accessibility: Creating Inclusive and User-Friendly Web Forms
- Table Accessibility: Creating Inclusive Data Presentations
- Video, Audio, and Animation Accessibility: Creating Inclusive Multimedia Experiences
- Accessible Newsletters and Emails
- Accessible Social Media
- Designing Accessible Focus Indicators: Enhancing Keyboard Navigation and User Experience
- Accessible Responsive Design and Mobile Development: Applying the Rule of Proximity
- Accessible Dynamic Content: Designing Inclusive Interactions
- ARIA Accessibility Basics: Enhancing Web Accessibility with ARIA
- Screen Reader Basics: Navigating the Digital World for Users with Visual Impairments
Creating Accessible Electronic Content
The U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights created a digital accessibility video series on a variety of topics.
The U.S. General Services Administration's Government-wide IT Accessibility Program website provides a list of resources on how to create accessible digital products, such as documents, PDFs, presentations, software and websites, and spreadsheets.
Recorded Webinars/Training in Workday Learning
As an ongoing resource for all employees of the University, the ADA Coordinator team, as part of the Office for Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights, sponsored a webinar series that was recorded and uploaded to the Workday Learning Management System on the following topics:
- Introduction of Digital Accessibility
- Fundamentals of Accessibility
- Testing Methodology
- Designing for Mobile Accessibility
- Document Accessibility Basics
- Fundamentals of Microsoft Office
- Creating Accessible PDF Documents
If you wish to receive training on a specific Digital Accessibility topic please contact the Digital Accessibility Coordinator.
Upcoming Trainings
Digital Collegium 2026 Annual Conference
Pittsburg, PA and online
The Digital Collegium Annual Conference is the premier gathering for digital professionals across higher education. Our schedule is packed with value, featuring networking opportunities that spark connections and moments that ignite ideas – all with affordable pricing and a hybrid format that welcomes everyone. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting your career, you’ll find a welcoming
Accessibility Is About People
On Demand
Thanks in part to digital accessibility requirements set forth by the U.S. Department of Justice and updates to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), many local governments are working to improve web accessibility. While a lack of compliance can lead to costly, reputation-damaging litigation, web accessibility isn’t just good business practice. It’s the right thing to do, because it
Valuing Student Experience as the Compass for Your Accessibility Journey
CTE Library & Zoom
The research tells us that when learning is more accessible, student persistence, retention, and satisfaction all increase. But what do students tell us? What does that change (or lack of it) look like from where they sit? What can we learn from those student perspectives that will guide how we approach accessibility? This session will give you a chance to hear from and talk with students directly