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Date
Tuesday July 14, 2026
Time
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM
Location
Virtual Event, Online Only
Tags
Academic Excellence Framework (AEF)
Inclusivity Teaching with Technology
WCAG 2.1 Accessibility Compliance webinar

Webinar that introduces City Colleges of Chicago’s requirement to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA digital accessibility standards and explains what “accessible” content means across perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust design principles. It highlights the C.H.I.L.L. framework—Color, Headings, Images, Links, and Lists—as a practical checklist for improving accessibility in course materials, including proper color contrast, semantic headings, descriptive links, alt text for images, and accurate captions for multimedia. The session also outlines tools and support available to faculty, such as Ally in Brightspace, Microsoft Accessibility Review, and assistance from City Colleges colleagues, to ensure all digital content is inclusive and compliant.

Duration: 45 Minutes

Agenda

During this webinar we will address the following topics:

  • WCAG 2.1 Overview and Federal Mandate
  • Understanding Accessible Content (POUR Principles)
  • C.H.I.L.L. Framework for Course Materials
  • Improving Accessibility: Color, Headings, Images, Links, Lists
  • Tools and Support: Ally, Microsoft Accessibility, City Colleges Help Resources
Office of Instruction – Instructional Quality and Innovation – Online Learning

Steven Bradford
Click here for more: https://cccedu.zoom.us/meeting/register/Y3KF89dYR-S5g7bxIZPi4w

The Academic Excellence Framework (AEF) clearly prioritizes the skills, activities, initiatives, roles, and goals that directly support consistently strong teaching and learning at City Colleges of Chicago.