Hands-On with NVDA

Hands-On with NVDA: Accessibility for Instructional Designers and Course Creators

Ready to experience your courses the way your learners using screen readers do? This 3-day interactive workshop gives instructional designers and course creators a hands-on introduction to NVDA, one of the most widely used free screen readers.

When?

‍November 3–5, 2025. 12:00–4:00pm Eastern Time.  Registration open now.

What To Expect

• Explore NVDA’s reading modes and settings, and practice navigating digital content using keyboard commands.
• Use NVDA to test for high-level accessibility issues in course content, including headings, focus order, alt text, and accurate screen reader output.
• Apply NVDA to evaluate eLearning modules in LMS and authoring tools, identify common. accessibility barriers, and document findings for remediation and improved course design.
• Experience content from a non-visual perspective and develop empathy for screen reader users.

Cost

• $500 USD per person.
• Community discounts available (Growth For All Substack, Accessibility L&D Slack, and current and past  participants of the course Making Online  Content Accessible for All $450).
• Bring your team and level up your accessibility practice.

Instructors

• Jacob Wood, Accessibility Evangelist and Founder of Growth for All.
• Dr. Nicole L'Etoile, CPACC, Accessibility Consultant, and Founder of L'Etoile Education.