Upcoming Workshops
Using Technology to Teach with Empathy Date: 9/14/2023 Time: 1 - 2 pm Yuja Advanced Date: 9/14/2023 Time: 2 - 4 pm via Zoom Unlock the Potential of Your Classroom with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Dates:…
Fall 2023 Dates to Remember
MC's Move the Needle Challenge Date: All Month (September 2023) Harness the power of Blackboard Ally this month by leveraging its intuitive tools and feedback to move the needle, ensuring content is inclusive and reachable for all learners.
Start the Semester with Accessibility in Mind
Ensuring an accessible learning environment should be a priority as we start a new semester. A few steps taken during the initial weeks of the semester can lead to a positive experience for our diverse student body. Use this checklist…
Elevating Inclusivity: Universal Design at Montgomery College
In the diverse landscape of MC, approximately 20% of our student population grapple with a disability. The call for robust accessibility measures has been heard, yet the pace of transformation remains uneven. At MC we are breaking barriers with innovative…
YuJa at Montgomery College
YuJa, a video management platform, has been implemented at Montgomery College to support faculty and staff in creating high-quality and accessible educational content. Training is provided in collaboration with ELITE to support Montgomery College employees’ success in creating and utilizing…
Spring 2023 Events and Workshops
Inclusion by Design Summit - May 5, 2023 Save the Date! This virtual conference will offer multiple workshops, speed sessions, and a networking session! The Inclusion by Design Summit’s goal is to embrace inclusive design practices and empower others to…
2022 Blackboard Ally Open Labs
What is your +1 or next step towards making your Blackboard content more inclusive and accessible for your students? During the Blackboard Ally open labs, we will be discovering some quick wins using Blackboard Ally as an accessibility testing tool…
Free Tools for Evaluating Accessibility
Accessibility evaluation tools are software programs or online services that help to answer the question if created content meets accessibility guidelines. Did you know that automated accessibility checkers may be a place to take the first step but they only…
Zoom Accessibility Best Practices
Zoom was designed with accessibility in mind, but there are always still a few more practices to make the experience more usable and accessible. Learn some of the best practices to be more inclusive in your next upcoming Zoom meeting. …
The Dos and Don’ts of Descriptive Links
A descriptive link is link text that describes where the user is going or a document that will be opened. The link should indicate where the audience is going to go when the text is clicked or activated. Part of…