Training and Support
Digital Accessibility Services (DAS) offers live instructor-led trainings for the Harvard community on topics such as content creation, development, documents, and testing. We have also curated a series of self-paced training courses that provide quick overviews of popular accessibility topics.
Upcoming Instructor-Led Trainings
Creating Accessible Documents
This course provides an overview of the concepts and concrete steps to create accessible documents in Microsoft Word and Google Docs. It also introduces how to convert documents into accessible PDFs. Designing with accessibility in mind improves ease of...
Digital Accessibility in Canvas
Learn the essentials for creating inclusive accessible course content in Canvas. This course will cover: Basics of accessible course content Importance of captions, transcripts, and audio description for multimedia Understanding color contrast and color...
Accessibility in Technology Procurement
When purchasing technology from vendors, it’s important to make sure that the vendor commits to providing an accessible product. In this course you’ll learn how to start the accessibility conversation with a vendor, as well as how to assess a vendor’s...
Learning Paths
Not sure which training is right for you? Check out our Learning Paths guide to find the most relevant training for your role.
Intro to Accessibility
DAS Office Hours
Not sure where to start with accessibility? We're here to help!
The Digital Accessibility Services (DAS) team is available to answer your questions and provide guidance and support to the Harvard community. Stop by our virtual DAS Office Hours on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month from 10am-12pm.