Faculty Digital Accessibility Training
Faculty Digital Accessibility Training
Faculty Digital Accessibility Session
To support campus-wide preparation for the new ADA Title II digital accessibility requirements, Coppin State University is offering ongoing Faculty digital accessibility trainings throughout the semester.
These trainings are designed to support Faculty in meeting their responsibilities related to digital accessibility and to document our collective progress toward compliance.
Why This Matters
Under the updated ADA Title II regulations, public universities are required to ensure that digital content and services are accessible. Participation in the trainings helps demonstrate good-faith effort, progress tracking, and institutional readiness.
More importantly, building accessibility into everyday work:
Reduces last-minute fixes and risk
Improves communication for everyone
Supports students, colleagues, and the public
How Participation Is Tracked
Attendance is recorded for all digital accessibility training sessions. Certificates are issued monthly based on participation.
Faculty Digital Accessibility Training Options
Coppin State University offers multiple training pathways to support Faculty learning, flexibility, and documentation. Faculty may choose the option that best fits their role, schedule, and responsibilities.
Monthly Live Trainings
Faculty may attend live campus-wide digital accessibility training sessions, offered twice per week in hybrid formats (in person and virtual).
Each month includes multiple training sessions that build on one another.
Faculty who complete three (3) live trainings per month are eligible to earn a Certificate of Completion.
Sessions focus on practical workflows, decision-making, and sustainable accessibility practices.
Recordings + Verification
Staff who are unable to attend live sessions may instead:
View recorded training sessions, and
Complete the associated assessment for each recording to verify participation.
Staff who complete three (3) recorded trainings with assessments per month are also eligible to earn a Certificate of Completion.
This option ensures equitable access to training while supporting institutional documentation needs.
Customized Division Training
Divisions may request customized digital accessibility training tailored to their staff’s specific workflows and responsibilities. These sessions may be offered as:
Individual or small-group sessions
A series of shorter 1-hour sessions
Two (2) 2-hour face-to-face sessions
One half-day, face-to-face workshop
Customized sessions are especially helpful for staff who regularly create or manage public-facing digital content.
Participants recieve Certificates of Completion upon completion of the training.
Option 4: Self-Paced Courses
Faculty/staff may complete a series of three self-paced digital accessibility courses, which build on one another from foundational concepts to practical application. This option allows everyone to learn at their own pace while gaining a structured understanding of accessibility expectations.
Fix-Your-Content Open Hours
In addition to training sessions, faculty/staff can register for Fix-Your-Content Open Hours, held Thursdays, for hands-on assistance with remediating specific documents or files.
When: Thursdays
12:00–2:00 PM (Sign-up required)
4:00–6:00 PM(Sign-up required)
Format: Virtual only
Audience: Staff/Faculty creating or managing digital content
Focus:
One-on-one support
Applying Staff Accessibility Toolkit resources
Fix / Replace / Remove decision support
These sessions are for guided support and problem-solving, not evaluation.
February 2026 Trainings
Faculty Digital Accessibility Training Schedule
Some sessions are repeated to accommodate different schedules. All sessions are hybrid unless otherwise noted. To join any session virtually, click on the underlined words.
Training | Description | Time/Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Digital Accessibility for Faculty: What You Need to Know |
| Tuesday, February 3 | 12:00–1:00 PM | Location: Virtual and Face-to-Face in Katherine Johnson STC 347 |
Getting Started with Anthology Ally (New to Coppin / New to Ally) |
| Wednesday, February 4 | 11:15–11:50 AM | Location: Virtual only |
Using the Faculty Digital Accessibility Toolkit |
| Wednesday, February 4 | 2:00–3:00 PM | Location: Virtual only |
Digital Accessibility for Faculty: What You Need to Know( repeat session) |
| Wednesday, February 4 | 5:00–6:00 PM | Location: Virtual only |
Training | Description | Time/Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Fix-As-You-Go: A Practical Course Accessibility Strategy |
| Tuesday, February 10 | 12:00–1:00 PM | Location: Virtual and Face-to-Face in Katherine Johnson STC 347 |
Creating Accessible Documents for Teaching (Word) |
| Tuesday, February 10| 2:00-3:00 PM | Location: Virtual and Face-to-Face in Katherin Johnson STC 347 |
Accessible Slides & Lecture Materials (PowerPoint) |
| Wednesday, February 11 | 1:00–2:00 PM | Location: Virtual only |
Fix-As-You-Go: A Practical Course Accessibility Strategy(repeat session) |
| Wednesday, February 11 | 5:00–6:00 PM | Location: Virtual only |
Training | Description | Time/Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Reading Ally Reports Without Chasing 100% |
| Tuesday, February 17 | 12:00–1:00 PM | Location: Virtual and Face-to-Face in Katherine Johnson STC 347 |
When Ally Isn’t Enough: Common Faculty Scenarios |
| Wednesday, February 18 | 11:00AM–12:00 PM | Location: Virtual only |
Helping Students Create Accessible Assignments |
| Wednesday, February 18 | 2:00–3:00 PM | Location: Virtual only |
Reading Ally Reports Without Chasing 100%(repeat session) |
| Wednesday, February 18 | 5:00–6:00 PM | Location: Virtual only |
March 2026 trainings
Faculty Digital Accessibility Training Schedule
Some sessions are repeated to accommodate different schedules. All sessions are hybrid unless otherwise noted.
Training | Description | Time/Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Applying Accessibility Across Multiple Courses |
| Tuesday, March 3 | 12:00–1:00 PM | Location: Virtual and Katherine Johnson STC 347 |
Accessible Multimedia & Lecture Recordings |
| Wednesday, March 4 | 10:00–11:00 AM | Location: Virtual only |
Communicating Accessibility Expectations to Students |
| Wednesday, March 4 | 5:00–6:00 PM | Location: Virtual only |
Training | Description | Time/Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Fix / Replace / Remove: Faculty Decision-Making |
| Tuesday, March 10 | 12:00–1:00 PM | Location: Virtual and Katherine Johnson STC 347 |
Reflecting on Course Accessibility: What’s Working and What’s Next |
| Wednesday, March 11 | 11:00AM–12:00 PM | Location: Virtual only |
Designing Accessible Assignments & Assessments |
| Wednesday, March 11 | 1:00–2:00 PM | Location: Virtual only |
Fix / Replace / Remove: Faculty Decision-Making ( repeat session) |
| Wednesday, March 11 | 5:00–6:00 PM | Location: Virtual only |
Training | Description | Time/Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Applying Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in Active Courses |
| Tuesday, March 24 | 12:00–1:00 PM | Location: Virtual and Katherine Johnson STC 347 |
Supporting Students with Accessibility in Mind |
| Wednesday, March 25 | 11:00AM–12:00 PM | Location: Virtual only |
Documenting Accessibility Efforts for Compliance |
| Wednesday, March 25 | 2:00–3:00 PM or 5:00–6:00 PM( pick the time that works best for your schedule) | Location: Virtual only |
April Training Sessions
Faculty Digital Accessibility Training Schedule
Some sessions are repeated to accommodate different schedules. All sessions are hybrid unless otherwise noted.
Training | Description | Time/Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Sustaining Accessibility Beyond One Semester |
| Tuesday, April 7 | 12:00–1:00 PM | Location: Virtual and Katherine Johnson STC 347 |
Using Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to Strengthen Course Design |
| Wednesday, April 8 | 11:00AM–12:00 PM or 5:00–6:00 PM( pick the option that works best for your schedule). | Location: Virtual only |
Training | Description | Time/Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Documenting Accessibility Efforts for Teaching and Compliance |
| Tuesday, April 14 | 12:00–1:00 PM | Location: Virtual and Katherine Johnson STC 347 |
Reflective Teaching Through a UDL Lens |
| Wednesday, April 15 | 11:00–12:00 PM or 5:00–6:00 PM( pick the option that works best for your schedule). | Location: Virtual only |
Training | Description | Time/Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Preparing Courses for the Next Term |
| Tuesday, April 21 | 12:00–1:00 PM | Location: Virtual and Katherine Johnson STC 347 |
Faculty Discussion: What’s Working and What’s Next |
| Wednesday, April 22 | 11:00AM–12:00 PM or 5:00–6:00 PM (pick the option that works best for your schedule). | Location: Virtual only |