A monthly email with the latest updates on Digital Accessibility and additional information and training relevant to digital accessibility.
Resources & Trainings
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Resources
- What Is Audio Description?: For individuals who are blind or have low vision, audio description is the key to revealing detailed information that sighted people consume without a thought. Audio description (also referred to as “description” or “video description”) is defined as “the verbal depiction of key visual elements in media and live productions.”
Source: 3PlayMedia - When to Use Lists: When creating HTML content, using lists appropriately is crucial for accessibility, especially for screen reader users. Here’s a breakdown of when to use different types of lists and why.
Source: Scott Vinkle - Common Accessibility Challenges When Navigating Tables: Some of the most common accessibility challenges faced when navigating online tables with a screen reader.
Source: UsableNet
Trainings
Trainings from around the web that may be of interest. These trainings are free unless noted. See the event’s information page about registration, changes, or cancelation.
- Expert Insights: Digital Accessibility
Details: Hosted by UW Professional & Continuing Education, Sheryl Burgstahler will share insights regarding challenges some people with disabilities face when trying to access computers and digital content, why making web and mobile content and tools accessible is essential to ensure benefits for everyone and 10 tips for getting started with digital accessibility.
Time: March 11 at 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Source: UW: Profefssional & Continuing Education - Shifting Left: Strategizing Accessibility in Higher Education
Details: Learn important steps to developing, implementing, and sustaining an institution-wide accessibility strategy that meets the needs of all learners.
Time: March 13 at 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Source: 3PlayMedia - Get Started with Manual Testing Webinar
Details: We get that manual accessibility testing can be overwhelming, which is why we’re putting on a free manual testing webinar. We’ll cover different types of manual accessibility tests—how to do them, what to look for, and how to add them into your workflow.
Time: April 29 at 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Source: PopeTech