{"id":197506,"date":"2026-05-20T16:47:15","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T23:47:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forms.bellevuecollege.edu\/fyi\/?p=197506"},"modified":"2026-05-22T15:54:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T22:54:10","slug":"global-accessibility-awareness-day-and-bellevue-c","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forms.bellevuecollege.edu\/fyi\/2026\/05\/20\/global-accessibility-awareness-day-and-bellevue-c\/","title":{"rendered":"Accessibility Resources and Support Opportunities"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\">\n<div class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:76f5fac4-8cf8-4001-97a2-233f8a2fbe50-9\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\">\n<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:76f5fac4-8cf8-4001-97a2-233f8a2fbe50-9\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:76f5fac4-8cf8-4001-97a2-233f8a2fbe50-9\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-20\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"5ceaf00a-6b9c-4c87-a425-b9f0c7adcb7b\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"430\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Bellevue College offers several digital accessibility resources and support opportunities for faculty and employees, including live accessibility support through Interactive eLearning and new accessibility training for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Employees can also access the BC Digital Accessibility website and training site for guidance, checklists, DOJ Title II compliance updates, and role-specific accessibility resources.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>More Information:<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Accessibility Resources and Support Opportunities<\/strong><strong> for Faculty<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Interactive eLearning offers live support for faculty online through Zoom and in person Monday through Friday from 11 AM &#8211; 3 PM. Instructional designers are available to assist faculty with improving accessibility in course materials and resolving accessibility challenges.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/elearningfaculty\/faculty-support\/\">Use this link to access live faculty support.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>New Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Accessibility Training<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Accessibility training is now available for employees who create digital documents. Training requirements are determined by supervisors.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbc.bridgeapp.com%2Flearner%2Fcourses%2F6d21fb75%2Fenroll&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cyves.martin%40bellevuecollege.edu%7C85fae8c9c1014fa5079408deb6a2e249%7Cf94c251c1347422eb3ea8ac56befd6cb%7C0%7C0%7C639149007944148075%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=XcBqEBlbN1uXqTRM9Jig11pqrrUP0CK%2BvnmTZTliYkA%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Use this link to enroll through Bridge.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>BC Digital Accessibility Website<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Visit the BC Digital Accessibility website for guidance, resources, and updates related to digital accessibility and Department of Justice (DOJ) Title II compliance.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/accessibility\/digital\/\">Use this link to access the BC Digital Accessibility website.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/accessibility\/digital\/training\/\">Use this link to access the BC Digital Accessibility Training site.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The training site includes updated training information, accessibility checklists, and role-specific guidance for employees, including web content managers and employees who create content in Canvas.<\/p>\n<p>For questions, email:<br \/><a href=\"mailto:training@bellevuecollege.edu\">training@bellevuecollege.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<p><strong>Office Hours Support for Staff<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bellevue College staff are invited to attend weekly accessibility support office hours Wednesdays from May 20 through Aug. 26. These sessions provide an opportunity to ask questions and receive guidance on creating more accessible content and materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>HR Talent Development staff and Morgan Olson, digital learning technologist with Interactive eLearning, will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Answer questions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrate practical tools, methods, and techniques<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Share resources and recommended next steps for continued learning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Office Hours Schedule<br>Time: 12:30 \u2013 2:30 PM<br>Location: <a href=\"https:\/\/teams.microsoft.com\/meet\/24041620655907?p=LEa8sKCoa7yCwoUdd9&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microsoft Teams Meeting<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dates<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>May 20 and 27<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>June 3, 10, 17 and 24<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>July 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aug. 5, 12, 19 and 26<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Topics We Can Help With<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Understanding Title II accessibility expectations in practice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improving accessibility in Word, PDF, and PowerPoint documents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Canvas and general digital content accessibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Captioning, alt text, and media considerations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using accessibility tools such as Contrast Checker and Adobe Acrobat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>General accessibility and inclusive design strategies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Important Note<br>This is a guided support space, not a drop-off service. Guidance provided during these sessions is design-focused and does not include legal review or formal compliance certification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Faculty can access live support through Interactive eLearning Services. Please review the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/elearning\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Interactive eLearning website<\/a> for office hours, meeting times, and support links.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bellevue College offers several digital accessibility resources and support opportunities for faculty and employees, including live accessibility support through Interactive eLearning and new accessibility training for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Employees can also access the BC Digital Accessibility website and training site for guidance, checklists, DOJ Title II compliance updates, and role-specific accessibility resources. 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