Anthology Ally: An Introduction
Learn how Anthology Ally can increase access and improve the overall learning experience in your course by providing choice and flexibility for how students consume content and access media. We will cover both alternative file formats and the accessibility gauge features that are now available to all in your courses and the support Ally provides in addressing any areas where accessibility can be improved, often very quickly!
- View recording: Anthology Ally: An Introduction (April 24, 2026)
CUNY CIS Training: Accessibility Series
The ADA Title II updates are going into effect in April 2026, and now is the perfect time to strengthen your accessibility skills and empower your work with inclusive design! This series includes 7 webinars focused on accessibility best practices, tools, and techniques to make your content usable for everyone.
- To view recordings of CIS-led trainings visit: CIS Training Resources Page (Login required using your @login.cuny.edu account)
Designing for All: Digital Accessibility in Practice
A new self-paced Brightspace course, Designing for All: Digital Accessibility in Practice, is now available to help faculty and staff build accessibility skills for teaching and everyday work. Through short modules, hands-on activities, discussion boards, and weekly Zoom AMA sessions with colleagues from across CUNY, participants will learn how to create accessible Word documents, PowerPoint presentations, Excel spreadsheets, PDFs, Brightspace content, and image alt text. The course is part of the CUNY Digital Accessibility Initiative, a university-wide effort to build digital accessibility knowledge and skills across CUNY, and is designed for both those who are new to accessibility and those looking to strengthen their skills.
- To get started, sign into Brightspace with your CUNY Login account and enroll directly in the Brightspace course.
Digital Accessibility Day
Join us on Thursday, September 24, for OFDIT’s virtual Digital Accessibility Day. Through demonstrations, practical workshops, discussions, and an accessibility clinic, you’ll explore tools, strategies, and resources for creating more accessible learning experiences. Whether you’re just getting started or building on existing accessibility efforts, this event offers opportunities to expand your knowledge, sharpen your skills, and connect with colleagues committed to inclusive teaching and learning.
- Visit the Digital Accessibility Day page for more information.
Other CUNY Campus Training Opportunities
Hunter College
The Center for Digital Learning & Innovative Pedagogy has several Accessibility Training opportunities and has opened them up to all CUNY faculty. View Hunter’s full list of offerings and registration links to learn more. (Note: “EdTech Office Hours” are reserved for Hunter Faculty)
