Accessibility in Action: Elevating Accessibility with Blackboard Ally

Thursday, October 15, 2026 :: 11:00-11:30 AM

Hybrid | Hyflex

Intended Audience: CMU Faculty

Facilitated by: Marnie Roestel

Creating accessible course content doesn’t have to be complicated. In this session, participants will explore how Blackboard Ally empowers instructors to identify accessibility issues, improve digital course materials, and create more inclusive learning experiences for all students. Attendees will learn how to interpret Ally’s accessibility indicators and feedback, make meaningful improvements to common course content, and understand the alternative formats Ally provides to users to support diverse learning needs.

This session will provide practical strategies to help you confidently use Ally to enhance course quality, support student success, and advance accessibility across your learning environment.

This session will be offered in a HyFlex format, which will allow registrants to attend either Face to Face in Park 413D or via WebEx using the link included below.

To join the Virtual Session: 
1. Click this link.
2. If prompted, enter your name and email address. 
3. Click "Join Now." 
4. Follow the instructions that appear on your screen.  

If you experience any difficulties accessing the webinar session, please contact the help desk at 989-774-3662.