Digital Accessibility Services (DAS) provides ongoing training and support to help faculty and staff create accessible digital content. These opportunities include office hours, recorded Q&A sessions, and topic-focused trainings related to web, document, and eLearning accessibility.
DAS Office Hours
DAS Office Hours are held weekly and provide an opportunity to ask short, targeted questions about digital accessibility.
- When: Fridays, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
- Format: Virtual
- Registration required
Please visit the Events page to register.
To ensure meaningful use of time and staff availability, we ask that you register by 9:00 a.m. on Friday of the scheduled session. If no one has registered by that time, the Office Hours session will not be held.
Past Q&A Sessions
Recordings of previous Q&A sessions are available for those who were unable to attend live or who would like to revisit specific topics.
- Watch the Recording for the November 13, 2025 Q&A Session
- Watch the Recording for the November 17, 2025 Q&A Session
- Watch the Recording for the December 2, 2025 Q&A Session
- Watch the Recording for the December 8, 2025 Q&A Session
- Watch the Recording for the January 22, 2026 Q&A Session
Training Opportunities
Digital Accessibility Services (DAS) offers a variety of training opportunities throughout the year, including webinars, workshops, and structured learning pathways developed in partnership with the University of Georgia’s Professional Education Portal (PEP). These offerings focus on practical accessibility skills to support compliance with ADA Title II and WCAG 2.1 AA.
Current PEP courses include:
- Getting Started with Digital Accessibility at UGA
- An introductory course designed to provide foundational knowledge of ADA Title II requirements, WCAG 2.1 AA standards, and the shared responsibilities of faculty and staff in creating accessible digital content.
- Accessibility for Content Creators
- A practical course for faculty and staff who create digital content such as documents, presentations, and course materials. Participants learn how to apply accessibility best practices, including headings, alternative text, color contrast, and document structure, to create content that is usable by all.
- Accessibility for Tech Professionals
- A practical course for IT professionals and technology administrators who manage digital systems and services. Participants learn how accessibility considerations apply to system configuration, software selection, and platform management to support inclusive digital experiences that are usable by all.
- Accessibility for Web Developers
- A practical course for web developers and technical staff responsible for building and maintaining websites and web applications. Participants learn how to implement accessibility best practices, including semantic HTML, proper heading structure, accessible navigation, and keyboard support, to create web experiences that are usable by all.
- VPAT 2025: Accessibility Review and Evaluation at UGA
- A course focused on understanding and evaluating Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates (VPATs), supporting informed procurement decisions, and strengthening accessibility review processes.
Additional digital accessibility courses are currently in development and will be available soon.
Please visit the Events page to register for upcoming live training opportunities or access PEP to enroll in available courses.
Recorded Trainings
Recordings of past trainings are available and organized by topic to support on-demand learning.
- Headings for Content Creators
- Headings for the Web
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