Carnegie Mellon University

Training

Summer 2025

Accessibility with Grackle Workspace

Wednesday, June 25, 2025  |  Noon to 1 p.m.

Join us for a virtual workshop exploring the accessibility features of Grackle Workspace for Google Docs and Slides.

This hands-on session will guide you through how Grackle helps create accessible documents directly within Google Workspace. You'll learn how to check color contrast, heading structure, table formatting, and more. We'll also cover how to export to PDF/UA-compliant PDFs.

Whether you're new to Grackle or looking to enhance your accessibility practices, this workshop offers practical tips and live demos to help make your content more inclusive.

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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.