Updates to Federal Disability Rights Law in the Digital Space
WebinarJoin Mary Lou Mobley, National Disability Expert in the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, to hear a discussion regarding the changing legal landscape in the field of technology accessibility to people with disabilities, and hear some practical steps educational institutions and their vendors should take now, and to prepare for the future.
ADA Title II Regulations Exemptions and Questions
WebinarJudy Risch, J.D., Ph.D., brings over two decades of invaluable experience from her tenure at the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) in the U.S. Department of Education. Judy regularly advises and presents to educational institutions and business leaders throughout the country about how to effectively comply with federal civil rights laws, especially those that relate to disability discrimination, access, and technology.
Collaboration Creates Capacity: Supporting Shared Pathways to Digital Accessibility Maturity
WebinarThere are key differences to consider in establishing digital accessibility support services and enforcement protocols for public-facing versus internal resources, a shared framework and strategy across all units is necessary for scaling our institutional digital accessibility efforts.
Getting Started with Word Processing Accessibility (NWHeat Session 1 of 6)
WebinarThis session will introduce core accessibility principles for Google Docs and Microsoft Word, including proper heading structure, alternative text, and readable formatting.
Word Processing Accessibility in Practice (NWHeat Session 2 of 6)
WebinarBring 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.
Getting Started with Presentation Accessibility (NWHeat Session 3 of 6)
WebinarThis 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)
WebinarBring 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.
Getting Started with PDF Accessibility (NWHeat Session 5 of 6)
WebinarThis session will walk you through the essentials of creating and converting PDFs with accessibility in mind. Learn about tagging for screen readers, using Optical Character Recognition (OCR) for scanned documents, and the best ways to export accessible PDFs from Word, Google Docs, and other tools.
PDF Accessibility in Practice (NWHeat Session 6 of 6)
WebinarBring 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 converting accessible documents to PDFs and likewise remediating inaccessible PDFs in situations where the original document is unavailable.
Making AI Work for All: Enhancing Accessibility for Students in Higher Education
WebinarAs higher education institutions prepare for accessibility compliance as required by the Department of Justice’s rule updated regulations for Title II of the ADA, higher education professionals face a critical […]
In Their Own Words: How Students Use AI to Make Learning More Accessible
WebinarThis 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.
Designing Accessible Learning with AI Inside and Outside the LMS
WebinarThis webinar will explore how instructional designers, faculty, and course builders can harness AI to create inclusive, equitable, and accessible learning experiences for all students.
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