ENE Research Seminar: Workshop on Digital Instructional Materials in support of ADA Title II

Event Date: March 5, 2026
Speaker: Ben Holmes
Speaker Affiliation: Purdue University
Type: Research Seminar
Time: 3:30-4:20 p.m.
Location: WANG 3501
Open To: Graduate and undergraduate students, staff, and faculty with an interest in educating engineers
Priority: No
School or Program: Engineering Education
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Get ready for the April 24, 2026 compliance deadline under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Join Ben Holmes, Purdue's Lead Educational Technology Consultant for Innovative Learning, for a hands-on workshop on creating accessible digital instructional materials. Through practical examples and guided discussion, you’ll gain clear, actionable strategies to meet new federal accessibility standards and ensure every learner can fully engage with your content.

 


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Title
A Workshop on Digital Instructional Materials in support of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Abstract
New federal regulations have updated existing requirements for web and digital accessibility in public institutions to be accessible to people with disabilities. By April 24, 2026, digital instructional materials, websites, shared documents, and digital applications must proactively meet accessibility standards for ADA. This workshop will cover strategies for making materials accessible in support of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Through examples and guided discussion, the workshop will highlight practical preparation prior to the compliance date.

For additional instructional resources visit: ADA Accessibility resources you can use today to meet April 24 deadline  - Innovative Learning

For additional information on the ruling visit: Fact Sheet: New Rule on the Accessibility of Web Content and Mobile Apps Provided by State and Local Governments | ADA.gov

Bio
Ben Holmes is a Lead Educational Technology Consultant for Innovative Learning at Purdue University. He specializes in instructional technology, and supports the university's Brightspace (D2L) learning management system.