A monthly email with the latest updates on Digital Accessibility and additional information and training relevant to digital accessibility.
Resources & Trainings
These are external resources you might find beneficial.
New Resources
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Got Data, Now What? Storytelling Through Accessible Design
Source: Equal Entry
Accessible data design is more than compliance. It’s a strategy for clarity, equity, and trust. When organizations build accessibility into every chart, caption, and narrative, they turn information into insight and ensure that every voice can participate in decision-making.
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How to Read a VPAT and ACR
Source: WordPRess Accessibility Day 2024
Gian Wild talks through the layout of a VPAT and how to properly interpret the associated ACR.
Categories: ARC & VPAT, Procurement, Resource -
No barriers, just bar charts: Chart accessibility made easy
Source: Funka Foundation
Get practical tips for charts on readability, contrast, legends, colours, and layout – all based on real user testing, audits, and accessibility standards.
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The Microsoft 365 Features for Creating Accessible Content
Source: Vision Australia
This article explores the built-in accessibility features in Microsoft 365 that enable content creators to produce accessible workplace communications.
Categories: Documents & Presentations, Presentations, Resource, Spreadsheet, Word Processor -
Word and PowerPoint Alt Text Roundup
Source: WebAIM
In MS Word and PowerPoint, many types of non-text content can be given alternative text. With over 100 test cases tested first in Word and PowerPoint and then in three different PDFs (over 400 checks), here are the main takeaways.
Categories: Documents & Presentations, Portable Document Format (PDF), Presentations, Resource, Word Processor
Trainings
Trainings from around the web that may be of interest. These trainings are free unless noted.
Refer to the event’s information page for details on registration, changes, and cancellation policies.
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Nov12Part 3: Web Accessibility Basics – Manual Mobile Testing
We will demonstrate how to enable and use VoiceOver, and TalkBack on Android, covering essential gestures, commands, and navigation patterns specific to mobile devices.
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Nov12Title II Video Accessibility Compliance 101: What You Need to Know
3PlayMedia will unpack the core components of the ruling and what it means for video accessibility. They’ll translate the legal language into clear, actionable guidance so you will have clarity on what’s required.
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Nov13In Their Own Words: How Students Use AI to Make Learning More Accessible
This webinar invites faculty, librarians, and support staff to hear from students about the ways they’re using generative AI to navigate learning challenges, adapt inaccessible content, and advocating for others.
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Nov19Creating Accessible Documents – The Basics (Part 1)
Ensure your information reaches the largest number of people by creating an accessible document. Thinking about accessibility first is important for everyone.
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Nov19How Colleges Can Comply With Web-Accessibility Laws
This webinar draws on expert insights to help your institution develop practical approaches for meeting these critical requirements.
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Dec3Basic Internet Browsing with JAWS
Let’s explore methods and strategies to enhance your browsing experience with JAWS.
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Dec10Creating Accessible Emails with Microsoft Outlook and Mailchimp – Signatures, Layout, Lists, Styles, and Structure
In this webinar, we will explore the critical elements of creating accessible email communications in both Microsoft Outlook and Mailchimp.