Summary
Attend University accessibility events where you can learn more about making digital resources accessible, discuss related topics, and advocate for inclusion.
Upcoming Events
GAAD 2024: Built Without Barriers
The University of Minnesota will again host a half-day, online event on Thursday, May 16, 2024 as part of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). This year’s theme is “Built Without Barriers."
We invite passionate and knowledgeable individuals to contribute as speakers. Complete the GAAD 2024 Speaker Interest Form by February 7, 2024.
Registration information will be available in April.
See the Built Without Barriers page for details.
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Mobile Testing for Accessibility
Join the Accessibility Ambassadors for a presentation and discussion about mobile testing by Accessibility Ambassador Amy Drayer from UMN Libraries.
Amy will go over how to test your sites for web accessibility on mobile devices. This will include a demonstration of how to enable accessibility features and time to test on your own device.
Presenters
- AmyDrayerUniversity Libraries
Sponsors
Related Badging Program Courses
- Canvas Course Sites Course
Content Formats
- All Digital Content
Intro to Accessibility
Join the Accessibility Ambassadors for a presentation and discussion about accessibility basics by Freelance Developer and Accessibility Advocate Jenn Czeck.
We’re going back to basics this month as Jenn goes over the core components of accessibility. She will discuss what accessibility is, why it’s important, and key parts of what makes something accessible or not. This is a great presentation for those new to accessibility, as well as those who may need a refresh on the topic!
Presenters
- JennCzeckFreelance Developer and Accessibility Advocate
Sponsors
Related Badging Program Courses
- Foundations Course
Content Formats
- All Digital Content
Mental Health & Accessibility
Join the Accessibility Ambassadors for a presentation and discussion about mental health issues and digital accessibility by Kim Doberstein from OIT Application Development.
A substantial portion of our users experience mental health issues, yet the subject rarely comes up in digital accessibility discussions. Kim will cover common mental health diagnoses, as well as design principles and WCAG success criteria that assist users with mental health issues.
Presenters
- KimDobersteinOffice of Information Technology
Sponsors
Content Formats
- Websites and Applications
A Conversation with Scott Marshall of the DRC
Presenters
- ScottMarshallDisability Resource Center
Sponsors
Content Formats
- All Digital Content
Creating Accessible Content
Join the Accessibility Ambassadors for a presentation and discussion about writing accessible and inclusive content by Jen Neveau from University Libraries.
As authors and content creators, we sometimes struggle with writing content that is both accessible and inclusive of perspectives, experiences, and identities besides our own. This workshop will take those challenges head-on in order to hone your writing skills.
Presenters
- JenNeveauLibrary Information Technology
Sponsors
Content Formats
- All Digital Content
WCAG 2.1
Join the Accessibility Ambassadors for a presentation and discussion about the most recent updates to the WCAG standards by Amy Drayer from University Libraries!
This presentation is great for developers or anyone else familiar with the WCAG 2.0 standards who wants to learn about the new success criteria in WCAG 2.1. We will also be covering WCAG as a whole, so beginners are also welcome!
Presenters
- AmyDrayerUniversity Libraries
Sponsors
Recording
Content Formats
- All Digital Content
Accessible Documents
Join the Accessibility Ambassadors for a workshop on how to create accessible documents (including PDFs), with Ben Peck from University Relations.
PDFs, an often-overlooked document type on the web, are garnering increasing scrutiny with the recent update to Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. This workshop is a great opportunity for you to learn how to create accessible documents.
Presenters
- BenPeckUniversity Relations
Sponsors
Related Badging Program Courses
- Documents Course
- Microsoft Word or Google Docs Course
Content Formats
- Documents and PDFs