Recorded Trainings and Events
Texas Tech University is committed to ensuring our digital presence is inclusive for all users. We provide these recorded training sessions to help faculty, staff, and students master the skills necessary to maintain WCAG 2.1 AA standards. Whether you are a web developer, an instructor, or an administrative professional, these resources are designed to support your role in making TTU accessible.
Available Training Sessions
The following sessions are available for on-demand viewing. Each link includes the video recording, presentation slides, and supplemental resources.
General Web Accessibility Overview
A foundational deep dive into the core principles of web accessibility. This session covers the four pillars of accessibility (POUR) and provides actionable tips for everyday digital content creation.
Access the General Accessibility Training PortalSilktide & Modern Campus: Remediation Workshop
Learn how to use our automated compliance tool, Silktide, in conjunction with the Modern Campus CMS. This workshop focuses on identifying common errors and fixing them within the university's primary web platform.
Access the Silktide Remediation Training PortalAccessible Documents Training
A hands-on walkthrough for creating accessible Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and PDF documents. This session covers the source-to-PDF workflow, running the Office Accessibility Checker, exporting correctly from Microsoft Office, and remediating PDFs in Adobe Acrobat Pro for WCAG 2.1 AA compliance.
Access the Accessible Documents Training PortalAccessible Courses in Canvas
Your Canvas course shell is the digital classroom for your students. This course focuses on ensuring that your modules, pages, and quizzes are accessible to all learners. We explore how to utilize the inherent accessibility tools built into Canvas, as well as how to leverage Panorama, our advanced accessibility platform. Participants will learn how to identify barriers and apply fixes directly within the course editor.
Access the Accessible Courses in Canvas Training PortalAccessible Social Media
This training provides a practical introduction to making your Texas Tech social media posts accessible. Learn how to write effective alt text for images, add and review captions on video, write accessible hashtags, place emojis appropriately, provide video descriptions, and apply platform-specific guidance for Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and microblogging platforms—all before the April 26, 2027 DOJ Title II deadline.
Access the Accessible Social Media Training PortalDesigning Accessibly in Canva
This training provides a practical guide to making your Canva graphics and presentation slides accessible. Presented by Dr. Andrea L. Beaudin of the Department of Professional Communication, this session covers how inaccessible design impacts users, how to use Canva’s built-in accessibility checker, best practices for alt text and color contrast, and the correct workflow for exporting accessible PDF and image files. Questions from both the April 2 and April 15 sessions are included in the FAQ below.
Access the Designing Accessibly in Canva Training PortalGetting Started with YuJa Panorama in Canvas
This introductory workshop is the perfect starting point for faculty and staff who want to better understand and use YuJa Panorama within Canvas. We'll walk through the core features of the tool, including how Panorama identifies accessibility issues in course materials, how to use built-in remediation tools for documents, and how alternative formats support student access. Participants will also gain a high-level understanding of Panorama reporting, so they can track progress and identify areas for improvement over time.
This session is offered directly by our vendor partner, YuJa, and is part of their custom training program for Texas Tech University.
Access the YuJa Panorama Training PortalDigital Accessibility Town Hall
A university-wide update on the state of digital accessibility at TTU. This recording includes the full presentation regarding upcoming compliance deadlines and a comprehensive Q&A session with the accessibility team.
Access the Town Hall Recording and ResourcesUpcoming Recordings
We are constantly expanding our library. Additional sessions are being scheduled. Check the events page for upcoming training dates.
Digital Accessibility
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Address
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Email
digitalaccessibility@ttu.edu