Accessibility Resources and Support

Explore how Adobe Express can support accessible, visually engaging course design through thoughtful layout, typography, color contrast and multimedia practices. In this session, participants learn how visual hierarchy, spacing, iconography and accessibility-first design choices improve clarity, reduce cognitive load and support diverse learners across digital learning environments. The workshop also introduces practical Adobe Express tools and add-ons for accessibility, including WCAG color contrast checking, multilingual translation, accessible PDF export and collaborative design templates. Participants leave with strategies for creating inclusive instructional materials that balance accessibility, engagement and effective visual communication.

Watch: Visual course design and accessibility with Adobe Express.

Discover how to use Adobe Express to design engaging, accessible course graphics for all learners. In this workshop, you’ll learn how visual hierarchy, color contrast and alternative text work together to create clarity and usability. You’ll leave ready to apply accessibility best practices to your everyday course materials, ensuring usability across screen readers, mobile devices and varied learning environments.

Watch: Adobe Express: Creating accessible course graphics.

Discover how to build accessible, reusable document templates in Adobe InDesign. This workshop focuses on designing templates that embed accessibility from the start — saving time while promoting consistency and inclusion across academic and administrative materials. Learn how to structure documents with headings and logical reading order, apply accessible type and color, and export as accessible PDFs. You’ll leave ready to apply inclusive design principles to syllabi, handouts and reports.

Watch: Adobe CC: Developing accessible templates in InDesign.

Learn to transform complex data into clear, accessible infographics with Adobe Express. This workshop emphasizes inclusive design strategies that make data easier to understand for all learners, including those using assistive technologies and alternative learning formats. You’ll organize data with strong visual hierarchy, apply readable color palettes and reduce cognitive load while keeping visual impact. Through demonstrations and guided examples, you’ll gain confidence creating infographics that enhance learning and understanding.

Watch: Adobe Express: Data visualization through accessible infographics.

Learn how to refine Illustrator and Photoshop assets to meet accessibility expectations in higher education. Explore ways to improve diagrams, charts and images so they’re clearer, more inclusive and effective across platforms. You’ll practice simplifying visuals, strengthening hierarchy and adjusting color and contrast for readability — gaining strategies that ensure your designs support every learner. These design choices help ensure assets remain accessible when used in documents, presentations and digital learning platforms.

Watch: Adobe CC: Refining Illustrator and Photoshop for accessibility.

Develop the skills to produce short, accessible videos using Adobe Express. You’ll learn inclusive multimedia practices that support diverse hearing, language and cognitive needs. Explore how accurate captions, clear narration and thoughtful pacing enhance engagement and understanding for every learner. No prior video‑editing experience is needed. These practices benefit all learners—not only those using accommodations—and apply to online, hybrid and in‑person teaching contexts.

Watch: Adobe Express: Creating accessible video and audio.

Take your Adobe accessibility expertise further. In this advanced workshop, learn how to apply accessibility practices across Creative Cloud tools. Explore a cross‑tool accessibility checklist, avoid design pitfalls and align content with ASU and WCAG standards. You’ll practice evaluating complex graphics, documents and multimedia to ensure inclusion and usability while maintaining creative quality.

Watch: Adobe CC: Advanced accessibility readiness.

Explore how to design motion and animation in Adobe Express to enhance learning while ensuring accessibility for people with motion sensitivity and diverse cognitive needs. You’ll learn ways to guide attention and reinforce understanding through intentional animation choices. You’ll also explore when animation can create barriers and how to provide effective alternatives when motion isn’t accessible.

Watch: Adobe Express: Designing accessible animation with motion awareness.