# Canvas Trainings 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 for meaning - Applying accessibility best practices to existing content and documents - Using built-in automated accessibility checkers Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations or who have questions about physical access may contact . Closed captioning is available upon request. ## Upcoming Trainings ***This training is also available upon request for groups of 10 or more participants. To request a session for your team please reach out to*** [***digitalaccessibility@harvard.edu***](mailto:digitalaccessibility@harvard.edu)***.*** [### Digital Accessibility in Canvas ](/event/digital-accessibility-canvas-072126?occ_id=0)July 21, 2026 | 10:00AM - 11:00AM EDT | Virtual - Zoom Virtual [### Digital Accessibility in Canvas ](/event/digital-accessibility-canvas-081926?occ_id=0)August 19, 2026 | 10:00AM - 11:00AM EDT | Virtual - Zoom Virtual Harvard Medical School (HMS) has created a [**Self-Paced Accessibility in Canvas**](https://canvas.harvard.edu/courses/140784) course that is open to anyone in the Harvard community. Enroll to learn more about how to make sure your Canvas content is accessible to everyone. ## See also [ All Instructor-Led Trainings arrow\_circle\_right ](/all-instructor-led-trainings) [ Guide to Accessible Academic Content arrow\_circle\_right ](/academic-content)