Graphs & Charts: Meeting WCAG 2.2 Level AA Requirements

Are you adding graphs or charts to your documents? It is crucial to ensure that your charts, such as bar charts, line graphs, and pie charts, meet the necessary Color Contrast Requirements. This includes meeting the requirements for the use of color (WCAG 1.4.1), text contrast (WCAG 1.4.3), and non-text contrast (WCAG 1.4.11). All images […]

Expert Insights: Digital Accessibility

Webinar

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.

Can you Read this Map: Checking Maps for ADA Accessibility

Webinar

This talk will present ways of systematically evaluating and creating ADA-accessible complex digital spatial diagrams and maps. Whether you are working with city GIS, campuses, buildings, or anatomical diagrams, these techniques will be useful. Alternate text, keyboard accessibility, and non-text contrast are a few areas that will be covered.

Screen Reader Testing

Webinar

In this session, you will learn screen reader accessibility best practices from two of the University of Minnesota’s experts: Academic Technologist DM Lavoie (they/them) and Senior Digital Accessibility Analyst Luke Kudryashov (he/they). They will explain common issues and demonstrate what to check for and how to test content with these applications: VoiceOver on MacOS, JAWS […]

Word Processing Accessibility in Practice (NWHeat Session 2 of 6)

Webinar

Bring your own document (or use a sample) and apply accessible design, validation, and remediation best practices in real time! We’ll cover practical steps for making your documents more readable, navigable, and inclusive using both built-in accessibility checkers and manual evaluation.

Accessibility in the Age of Social Media Influence

Webinar

This talk explores the vital intersection of accessibility and social media, highlighting its influence on inclusivity. We’ll address current challenges, share best practices for creating accessible content, and delve into the impact of influencers and community feedback.

Get Started with Manual Testing Webinar

Webinar

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 […]

Getting Started with Presentation Accessibility (NWHeat Session 3 of 6)

Webinar

This session will introduce accessibility principles for Google Slides and Microsoft PowerPoint, including conscientious theme choices, accessible slide structure, appropriate use of color, readable fonts, and best practices for incorporating images, charts, and links.

Presentation Accessibility in Practice (NWHeat Session 4 of 6)

Webinar

Bring your own presentation (or use a sample) and apply accessible design, validation, and remediation best practices in real time! This session will introduce accessibility principles for Google Slides and Microsoft PowerPoint, including conscientious theme choices, accessible slide structure, appropriate use of color, readable fonts, and best practices for incorporating images, charts, and links.

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