The Accessible Teaching Studio is a professional learning and resource hub focused on digital accessibility, inclusive teaching, and academic quality in higher education.
Through workshops, talks, and practical resources, the Studio helps colleges and universities create more accessible, inclusive learning environments for students while supporting faculty, staff, and academic leaders in the work of sustainable change.
what the studio is
The Studio grew out of my work at the intersection of digital accessibility, online learning, faculty development, and academic leadership. It is designed to support colleges and universities that want to connect accessibility with teaching excellence, course quality, and student success.
Rather than treating accessibility only as a compliance issue or technical task, the Studio approaches it as a shared educational responsibility and a core part of academic quality.
who it’s for
The Studio is designed for:
- centers for teaching and learning
- academic affairs leaders
- faculty development programs
- departments and schools
- online learning and instructional design teams
- conferences and professional organizations in higher education
what I offer
I offer professional learning experiences that help institutions and educators strengthen accessibility in practical, sustainable ways.
Formats may include:
- campus workshops
- webinars
- conference sessions
- faculty development programs
- invited talks
- short courses and resource-based learning experiences
focus areas
digital accessibility in higher education
Practical and strategic approaches to building accessibility into courses, communications, websites, and institutional systems
inclusive teaching and course design
Faculty-centered support for creating learning environments, assignments, materials, and communication practices that are more accessible and inclusive
online learning and academic quality
Approaches that connect accessibility with online teaching, course quality, student experience, and digital learning leadership
leadership, governance, and shared responsibility
Frameworks for clarifying roles, building partnerships, and creating sustainable accessibility capacity across campus
sample topics
- Accessibility as Academic Quality
- Accessible Teaching in Higher Education
- Inclusive Online Course Design
- Building Faculty Capacity for Accessibility
- Shared Responsibility, Clear Accountability
- Launching Sustainable Accessibility Support Across Campus
- Student Partnership and Leadership in Accessibility Work
how I approach this work
My work is grounded in the belief that accessibility is not only a legal or technical concern, but a core part of equitable and effective teaching. I approach professional learning with a focus on clarity, practicality, and collaboration, helping institutions and educators make meaningful progress without losing sight of the larger values of access, belonging, and shared responsibility.
current & emerging resources
This space will continue to grow with workshop offerings, writing, and downloadable resources related to accessible teaching, digital accessibility, and inclusive learning in higher education.
connect with me
If your institution is looking for workshops, talks, or professional learning related to digital accessibility, inclusive teaching, online learning, or academic quality, I would be glad to connect.
carey applegate, phd, cpacc 