Free Training Resources

The CDA offers live virtual training sessions to the University community on the second Wednesday of each month and at other times upon request. The topic changes monthly.

Next session

Aim for Accessible in Canvas: Make an Impact in Minutes (hybrid)
February 11, 2026 from 2–2:45 p.m.

Presenters: Emily Baker, UChicago; Senior Digital Accessibility Specialist and Jim Stachowiak, Northwestern University; Accessible Technology Strategy and Operations Lead for AccessibleNU and Northwestern IT

Join the CDA’s Emily Baker and guest expert Jim Stachowiak to learn how you can make a big impact on providing inclusive course materials in just a few minutes. Learn about core accessibility skills, top errors in UChicago Canvas, and the Pope Tech Accessibility tool in Canvas to quickly and painlessly ensure that your Canvas courses are accessible to everyone.

This is a hybrid meeting in the Regenstein Library TechBar or online via Zoom.

The virtual portion of this hybrid 45-minute meeting will include Zoom’s automated closed captions. If you have any questions about access or would like to request a reasonable accommodation to facilitate your full participation, please contact digitalaccessibility@uchicago.edu.

• Please register through Zoom to attend (UChicago email address required)