Participants will gain insight about accessibility in broad, including topics like types of disabilities, models of disability, and disability etiquette. This is an excellent starting point for anyone new to the world of accessibility who needs a bird's eye view and a safe place to ask questions.  This session is important for anyone who doesn't already have … Read More

We will analyze basic accessibility concepts; explore common digital accessibility issues and how to remediate them; and how to make and how to scan for accessibility in common file types, such as Word documents, PDF, etc. Attendees are also welcome to present issues found within their own work for questions and review. This session is … Read More

This training will give an overview of how to develop and design websites and mobile applications with accessibility in-mind; how to remediate and correct common web-based accessibility issues; how to avoid them in future projects; and how to scan for accessibility. Attendees are also welcome to present issues found within their own work for questions … Read More

Today the relevance of PowerPoint and slide show accessibility has jumped to the forefront of many educator’s minds. In this training we will explore how to develop accessible PowerPoint environments; how to optimize capacities of assistive technologies with PowerPoint presentations; and go over common examples of both good, and bad PowerPoint accessibility techniques. If you … Read More

PDFs are widely recognized, used around the world, and are often considered a standard for presenting electronic versions of text. PDFs are also very rigid, which can make them tricky to navigate for users with disabilities. If you've ever felt a little confused about best practices, troubleshooting, or how you can tell if a PDF … Read More

Unfortunately this training session has been canceled. Please check back next semester to see the new training schedule. This training will provide participants with an overview of the benefits of captioned media. More than just an accommodation for Deaf users, closed captions also improve SEO. Participants will learn of best practices to facilitate captioning workflows, … Read More

Unfortunately this training session has been canceled. Please check back next semester to see the new training schedule. Teleconferencing tools provide flexibility in how people collaborate and socialize online. Join us to learn which platforms and tools can facilitate communication with a wide array of individuals, and how to allow all users to use their … Read More

Unfortunately this training session has been canceled. Please check back next semester to see the new training schedule. Social media is used for both formal and informal communication for everything from essential information during a crisis to routine school procedures. Because everyone uses social media, your social media posts need to be accessible too. In … Read More