From Melody Wright, Learning & Development Manager, HRSTM:
What is digital accessibility, and why does it matter in your work? If a student or community member couldn't access your materials or content, would you know what to do -- or how to fix it? Join this session to learn the foundational principles of digital accessibility, legal context, and core practices.
We'll share resources and common issues (including alt text for images), and where to find training support.
Session Objectives
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Identify key concepts and terminology related to digital accessibility
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Identify 6 most common accessibility issues and how to address them
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Apply the 3R framework to manage existing materials
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Describe basic steps staff can take to create accessible content
Whether you're creating documents, images, videos, managing a website, sending emails, or updating existing content, this virtual session will give you practical steps to get started. This session is open to all campus staff working with digital content. No prior accessibility experience needed.
Please see this myUMBC page to sign up.