💻UMPI Accessibility Workshops for Staff

Join the Center for Teaching & Learning for this interactive workshop that introduces staff to the updated Title II regulations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and their implications for digital accessibility in higher education. You will explore key principles of digital accessibility, usability, and universal design, with an emphasis on meeting WCAG 2.1 AA guidelines.

Through guided examples and hands-on activities, your will learn how accessibility barriers may affect users and how to identify and address common issues in digital materials. You will have opportunities to practice applying accessibility techniques, evaluate sample content, and make improvements using accessibility tools and checkers. By the end of the workshop, you will leave with a stronger understanding of compliance requirements and concrete skills you can apply immediately to create more accessible digital content.

Session #1 March 23, 2026