Carnegie Mellon University

Training

Spring 2025

Digital Accessibility Policy Information Session

A policy webinar information session will be held Wednesday, February 12 at noon to review the policy and some of the resources and programming that are available to support these initiatives.

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Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) 2025

Save the date! Our annual GAAD event will be held on May 15, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Rangos Ballroom at the Jared L. Cohon University Center.

 

Previous On-Demand Workshop Recordings

Mini-workshop series
A series of six 15-minute lessons on the following digital accessibility topics: 

Giving Accessible Presentations
Review important considerations for virtual, hybrid, and in-person presentations for audiences with disabilities. Learn about virtual captioning tools, tips for making accessible slides, and best practices for engaging a diverse audience.

Overview of Digital Accessibility
Hear from members of the CMU Digital Accessibility Committee about how digital accessibility impacts our community. This video includes a screen reader demonstration, some of the legal background, and some tips for improving website accessibility. 

Perkins Access Trainings (CMU login required)
View this series of comprehensive training sessions from Perkins Access.

Understanding Digital Accessibility Documentation
Digital accessibility documentation is a vital part of the software procurement process for buyers and sellers of digital products. Learn how to create and evaluate a Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT®), a standard document used to gauge the accessibility of a software solution, and hear from the University Contracts Office about how this documentation is used in contract negotiations.