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Date
Friday July 24, 2026
Time
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location
Virtual Event, Online Only
Tags
Academic Excellence Framework (AEF)
Inclusivity Teaching with Technology
WCAG 2.1 Accessibility Support Drop-in

Drop-in session where faculty can ask questions and get hands-on support with their WCAG accessibility issues. This includes formatting documents (Word, PPTs and PDF’s), adding transcripts and subtitles to videos, color contrast, and improving accessibility in Simple Syllabus. Drop in anytime between 12 noon- 4 p.m.

Duration: Varies (Max 20 minutes per person)

Agenda

During this live drop-in session, we will:

  • Recommend solutions to your accessibility issues with resources
  • Provide a hands-on walk through of one or two of your specific accessibility items (bring examples to review)
  • Other items covered includes:
    • WCAG 2.1 Overview and Federal Mandate
    • Improving Accessibility: Color, Headings, Images, Links, Lists, PDF’s
    • 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.