Digital Accessibility Training
For Faculty & Staff at AUB Mediterraneo
Why This Training Matters
Digital accessibility ensures that all students — including those with disabilities — can fully access and benefit from your teaching and materials. Whether you're delivering lectures, creating course content, or managing digital platforms, accessibility is essential to inclusive education, legal compliance, and teaching excellence.
What You'll Learn
This two-day workshop will introduce participants to core concepts and practical skills for creating accessible digital content and learning experiences. Special focus will be given to the upcoming European Accessibility Act (EAA) and its implications for higher education institutions.
Introduction to Digital Accessibility
Core concepts and legal requirements
European Accessibility Act (EAA)
Overview and implications for higher education by June 2025
Assistive Technology
Screen readers, magnifiers, speech input, alternative navigation tools
Accessible Word Documents
Styles, alt text, semantic structure, and formatting
Accessible PowerPoint Presentations
Contrast, layout, accessible visuals, slide navigation
Accessible Design Principles
Layout, contrast, font choices, navigation
Universal Design for Learning
UDL principles for inclusive education
Inclusive Digital Communication
Best practices for emails, PDFs, and digital documents
Accessible Web and Multimedia
Captioned videos, clear structure, keyboard navigation
All sessions will incorporate hands-on activities and real-world examples tailored to academic content.
Finalized Schedule
Who Should Attend?
All faculty, instructional staff, content creators, communications team members, and IT support at AUB Mediterraneo.
Technical Support
An on-site IT facilitator will be present during both sessions to support setup and resolve technical issues. A planning meeting will be scheduled in advance with the IT team.
Contact Information
This official GAAD event is part of our institution's commitment to digital accessibility. The training focuses on practical skills and knowledge that will help our faculty and staff prepare for the European Accessibility Act deadline in June 2025.
By participating in this training, you're joining a worldwide movement to make digital content more accessible for everyone.
Learn more about GAAD