Each year, the global accessibility community unites on the third Thursday of May (this year it’s May 19) for Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) to highlight the need for more inclusive digital content. This year, NIU is joining in by hosting our inaugural Fix Your Content Day.
On May 19, 2022, the NIU community has 24 hours to make as many content fixes as possible via the Blackboard Ally instructor feedback tool. By the end of the day, we hope to have made a significant impact on the accessibility of our course materials, reducing barriers for students with disabilities and creating a more inclusive environment for all our students!
Fix Your Content Day will include two events to help you get started with Ally and improve your content accessibility:
- 10 to 11 a.m. — Improving Accessibility with Blackboard Ally.
- 2 to 3 p.m. — Office Hours: Get Help on Accessibility.
Any NIU faculty member, instructor, teaching assistant or staff member can participate in Fix Your Content Day. Participants will receive a digital badge to recognize their commitment to reducing barriers for students with disabilities. Learn more about the event and register to participate.
