Training
Spring 2024 Training Opportunities
International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP) 2023 Cohort
Certification-track training series running every other Tuesday from September 12 to April 30. Space is limited in the IAAP cohort, but the individual training sessions are open to all. See the full schedule of topics. Please email the DAO with questions or to be invited to the cohort.
Accessibility for Digital Math and Science
Tuesday, February 20, 1 to 2 p.m. | Register for the Virtual Workshop
This workshop will be taught by Geoff Freed, Director of Digital Accessibility Consulting at Perkins Access.
Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)
Thursday, May 16, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Register for GAAD at CMU
Save the Date for GAAD 2024. Join us for a half-day conference-style programming in the Jared L. Cohon University Center. See the event details.
Previous On-Demand Workshop Recordings
Mini-workshop series
A series of six 15-minute lessons on the following digital accessibility topics:
- Creating Accessible Videos/Media
- Understanding Color Use
- Creating Accessible Documents
- Working with Infographics and Complicated Images
- Website Accessibility
- Data Visualization Best Practices
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.