The CCC Accessibility Center conducts webinars, vendor demonstrations and annual workshops for the California Community Colleges System. Presentations and recordings from the workshops are typically posted following an event. To ensure relevancy of content, not all materials from previous sessions are available.
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Opening Remarks & Accessibility Center Look Ahead to 2025/2026 The CCC Accessibility Center will provide an overview of the 24/25 fiscal year. What products we plan to continue to support going into 25/26. What to look forward to in 25/26 in terms of support and resources. |
Jennifer Coleman Dawn Okinaka |
Slides for Accessibility Center Look Ahead to 2025/2026 (PDF) | No recording available |
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Screen Readers vs Text-to-Speech Literacy Tools Join us as we describe the difference between screen readers and text-to-speech, two assistive technologies that help with reading. Screen readers let people with visual impairments use computers non-visually. Literacy text-to-speech reads electronic text aloud, often with additional supports, which helps people with print disabilities and other reading challenges. We'll show you how each tool is used, give examples of free and paid options, and explain which one might be best for different situations |
Alex Marositz Lauren Miller |
Slides for Screen Readers vs Text-to-Speech Literacy Tools (PDF) | Recording of Screen Readers vs Text to Speech Literacy Tools |
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Unlocking Accessibility: What the DECT Grant Can Do for You and How to Get It Discover how the Distance Education Captioning and Transcription (DECT) Grant can enhance the accessibility of your educational content. This session will provide a comprehensive overview of the DECT grant's offerings, including direct captioning and transcription services for California Community Colleges. Learn about the application process, how to leverage pre-approved vendors, and the various payment methods designed to streamline your experience. Join us to explore how this grant supports inclusive education through essential captioning services and find out how your institution can take full advantage of these resources. |
Lucy Lidot Kevin Hilton |
Slides for Unlocking Accessibility (PDF) | Recording of Unlocking Accessibility |
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Year of Accessibility at Saddleback College Join us as we reflect on Saddleback College's Year of Accessibility, highlighting achievements, strategies, and resources that have driven a culture of accessibility across our campus. Key highlights include hiring an Accessibility Instructional Support Specialist to assist faculty with accessibility, offering courses on creating accessible materials, and promoting accessibility through monthly newsletters featuring actionable tips and tools for improving instructional content. Additionally, Online Education has played a pivotal role in keeping faculty informed about the latest accessibility laws and standards. |
Jenny Rodriguez Kim d’Arcy |
Slides for Year of Accessibility at Saddleback College (PDF) | Recording of Year of Accessibility at Saddleback College |
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ACMM with VCCCD and Siskiyous Obtain multiple perspectives in this presentation with College of the Siskiyous Joint CCD, and Ventura CCD on the implementation of the Accessibility Capability Maturity Model (ACMM), developed by the CCC Accessibility Center. Learn more about how the ACMM's structured framework guides colleges and districts in systematically achieving a higher level of accessibility maturity while respecting current resources, and how the ACMM aids colleges in their journey toward CCC Vision 2030. |
Dr. Dan Watkins Dr. Char Perlas |
Slides for ACMM with VCCCD and Siskiyous (PDF) | Recording of CMM with VCCCD and Siskiyous |
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Making Website PDFs Accessible: A Strategic Approach using CCCAC Tools Managing the accessibility of hundreds of PDFs posted on your websites can be overwhelming, especially given the challenges involved in remediating these documents. This workshop features a live demonstration of the Pope Tech Web Tool’s reporting features, which can be used to create an inventory of PDFs on a website. Attendees will learn how to strategicaly prioritize and manage their organization's PDF presence on the web. Workshop participants are encouraged to have a working knowledge of PDF accessibility and the Pope Tech Web Tool to fully engage in this training. |
Avi Advani Christine Fundell |
Slides for Making Website PDFs Accessible (PDF) | Recording of Making Website PDFs Accessible A Strategic Approach using CCCAC Tools |
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AI Lightning Presentations AI is transforming accessibility in education, providing innovative solutions to enhance inclusivity. In this fast-paced session, you’ll hear five quick but impactful presentations on how AI is being used to improve accessibility in education. Topics include practical ways to make your Canvas course more accessible, innovative AI tools that support students with disabilities, and an AI-powered guide that’s changing how alternate media is accessed. You’ll also get a look at how smart glasses can act as guides for vision-impaired students. Leave with actionable insights on how to integrate AI into your accessibility efforts and enhance the learning experience for all students. |
Elli Constantin Ryan Johnson Al Ybarra Alex Marositz |
Slides for AI Lightning Presentations (PDF) | Recording of AI Lightning Presentations |
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Tailoring Accommodations to the Individual Is your DSPS department sacrificing maximum student outcomes for rote efficiency? You are not alone. This presentation is meant to motivate us to work more closely with the students we serve and remind us why we do what we do. It encourages in-person intake appointments, live training sessions, unique solutions, and follow-up assessments rather than automated systems or tutorial videos that allow such encounters to become secondary. This lively session is intended to promote discussion, encourage ideas, and spark innovation. You are sure to leave feeling invigorated and renewed. |
Nate Streeper | Slides for Tailoring Accommodations to the Individual (PDF) | Recording of Tailoring Accommodations to the Individual |
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Micro-Course Roundup and Closing The workshop is coming to a close – are you eager to learn more about accessibility? Join us as we recap the day and provide an overview of current and planned CCC Accessibility Center micro-courses, designed to help you continue increasing your accessibility expertise. |
Dawn Okinaka | Slides for Micro-Course Roundup and Closing (PDF) | No recording available |
This training took place on January 9, 2025. A recording of the video is available on YouTube.
A copy of the presentation is also available: Finding and Prioritizing Documents Using the Pope Tech Web Tool (PPTX)
The following relevant topics selected from previous workshops are also available to review. Relevant Topics slides (PDF). Recordings are available on our YouTube playlist.
The following topics were presented at our Winter 2023 Accessibility Workshop. Winter 2023 workshop slides (PDF) & Winter Workshop 2023 YouTube playlist.
Session 1: Opening Remarks, and Session 2: What’s New in the CCCAC
Session 3: Ensuring Equitable Access with Accessible Procurement Processes
Session 4: There’s no DEIA without Disability
Session 5: Social Media Accessibility
Session 6: Make Your Website More Accessible with These Simple Steps
Session 7: Barstow Community College: Canvas & Web Accessibility with LLLATCCH and Session 8: MiraCosta College: Always a Work in Progress: Creating a Culture of Equitable Access
The following topics were presented at our Summer 2023 Accessibility Workshop. Summer 2023 workshop slides (PDF) & Summer 2023 Workshop YouTube playlist.
Session 1: Opening Remarks, and Session 2: Introduction to Section 504
Session 3: Equally Effective Alternate Access Planning
Session 4: Workflows for PDF Remediation: Understanding the Barriers
Session 5: Reintroducing the Alternate Text Production Center: Unlocking Access to Inclusive Content
Session 6: Braille 101: The Essential Guide to Tactile Writing
Session 7: Breaking Down Barriers to Math Education: Creating Accessible Math for All Students
Session 8: The Power of Screen Readers: Navigating Accessible Documents and Webpages
Access to the training recording and materials is limited to employees and students of the California Community Colleges. Please self-enroll in the Canvas course to access the recording and other materials. Please note you will need your CVC@ONE credentials to register. If you don't have a CVC@ONE account, you may sign up for an account.
| Session | Presenter(s) | Recordings and slides |
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| Welcome & Opening Remarks | Jennifer Coleman | No recording or slides available |
| What’s New in the CCC Accessibility Center | Dawn Okinaka | No recording or slides available |
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Introduction to Braille Workshop Session Description: This session aims to provide attendees with an overview of braille fundamentals. Learn the essential braille components through structured demonstrations and explanations! We will be reviewing the braille alphabet, numerical system, and common symbols. Join us as we explore the world of braille and its importance in promoting accessibility and inclusivity. |
Kasey Markoski | Recording of Braille workshop | Slides of Braille Workshop |
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What’s In and What’s Out in Assistive Technology - New and Advancing Trends Session Description: In this session, learn in what ways the assistive technology industry is rapidly evolving. What is in? Inclusion: Language, images, and audio are more inclusive of persons with disabilities using modern individualized techniques. What is out? Static Solutions: Gone are the days of one-size-fits-all assistive tools. Static solutions are being replaced by dynamic, personalized approaches that adapt to individual requirements. |
Alex Marositz | Recording of AT Trends | Slides of AT Trends |
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Integrating Accessible ICT Reviews into Procurement Processes Session Description: Learn how to integrate ICT accessibility considerations into existing procurement processes. This session will highlight real-world examples and best practices that address each aspect of the ICT procurement lifecycle, including pre-purchase processes, accessibility evaluation activities, and accessibility requirements for Purchase Orders and Contracts. |
Tom Siechert | Recording of ICT Procurement | Slides of ICT Procurement |
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Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Accessibility, and Equity Session Description: There is no “typical” student; how can we design learning experiences that meet varied student needs? Using accessible design as a foundation, universal design for learning (UDL) can help us build resources that are flexible enough to engage a diverse group of learners. UDL includes giving students various ways of acquiring information, engaging with the content, and demonstrating understanding. |
Suzanne Wakim | Recording of UDL | Slides of UDL |
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Inclusive by Design: Creating Accessible Events and Communications Session Description: Learn how to integrate accessibility into every stage of both in-person and virtual event planning. This session will explore the significance of disability inclusion in event organization, provide best practices to ensure equitable participation for all attendees, and offer guidance on creating accessible presentation and marketing materials to effectively promote your event. |
Elisa Carillo, Daminna Standfield | Recording of Inclusive by Design | Slides of Inclusive by Design |
Inquiries about the CCC Accessibility Center may be directed to: accessibility@ccctechcenter.org
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