Accessibility Training
OCR Videos
Are you looking for a quick introduction to digital Accessibility? The Department of Educations Office For Civil Rights produced a video series about digital accessibility. The videos cover best practices for digital accessibility and how people with disabilities use technology. If you are looking for more information after watching these brief videos, we encourage you to sign up for access to Deque University.
Deque University
SUNY has entered into an agreement with Deque Systems Inc. to provide accessibility training across all SUNY Campuses.
What is Deque University?
Deque University is an online digital accessibility training platform that provides comprehensive training on a wide variety of topics including web accessibility, document accessibility, accessibility testing, and much more!
Curriculum
The full curriculum contains over 30 courses that will be valuable to web developers, content editors, and all faculty and staff who create digital content (see the "MarComm OUCampus training page" which contains a listing of courses by role.
The courses are online, self-paced, and take from 30 minutes to 6 hours to complete. Most courses will take 60-90 minutes. Courses are designed for a wide range of technical skills from easy to advanced. The Introduction page included for each course provides information on the primary intended audience, technical level, suggested prerequisites, and duration.
Courses are arranged into several curricula including Web Accessibility, Document Accessibility, Native Mobile Apps, and Customer Service for People with Disabilities. Courses include quizzes that when successfully completed provide a course certificate. It is recommended that everyone complete the “Accessibility Fundamentals - Disabilities, Guidelines, and Laws” course first, then take additional courses that meet your interests and technical skill level.
How do I get Access?
There are no restrictions on the number of users and costs are being covered by SUNY. There is no charge to individuals or departments. All Stony Brook University and Stony Brook Medicine faculty & staff can request access. The full curriculum will be available.
To request access, please complete this Deque Request Form. The information you provide will be used to create your Deque University account . You will receive a welcome email from Deque with login instructions. If you don’t receive the email, check your spam folder. contact Digital_accessibility
QUESTIONS
For general questions regarding Deque university, please contact Glenn Dausch, our Web Accessibility Officer/EIT Coordinator.
CELT Digital Accessibility Resources and Support
CELT's Accessibility Resources and Support webpage serves as an instructional guide and resource hub to help faculty and course creators build inclusive digital learning materials, specifically addressing the federal ADA Title II mandate requiring full digital content compliance by April 2027. It provides self-paced training guides for platforms like Brightspace, Microsoft, Google, and Adobe Acrobat, alongside resources for STEM/LaTeX content and creating accessible video media. To assist instructors in remediating their courses, the Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT) offers practical starting tips, consultation requests, department workshops, PDF remediation services, and links to specialized tools like Mathpix, and color contrast checkers.
CRAFT Digital Accessibility Resources and Support
CRAFT's Digital Accessibility webpage provides resources and guidance for the Student Affairs community to create and maintain accessible digital media. It offers a comprehensive design checklist covering graphics, emails, websites, print/PDFs, social media, and video, while connecting staff with accessibility tools like Grackle Workspace for Google Suite, NaviLens QR codes, and guides to create accessible SB Engaged content. Additionally, the page facilitates direct support through department Digital Accessibility Committee representatives and CRAFT assistance forms to foster inclusive, brand-compliant digital spaces across Student Affairs.