Training
Spring 2025
Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) 2025
Thursday, May 15, 2025 | Cohon University Center, Rangos Ballrooom
Join us for Accessibility in Action, a dynamic half-day event dedicated to advancing digital access and enhancing user experiences. This year’s event will feature a fireside chat with Jennison Asuncion, LinkedIn’s Head of Accessibility Engineering Evangelism and co-founder of Global Accessibility Awareness Day.
Explore various accessibility topics through lightning talks, product demos, and interactive table discussions covering screen readers, ADHD research, accessible document tools, and more.
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.