Training
Summer 2024 Training Opportunities
PDF Tagging Workshop
Wednesday, June 12, 12 to 1 p.m. | Register for PDF Tagging
Join us for a webinar with Perkins Access. Learn how to use tagging to make your existing PDFs more accessible without returning to the source files or recreating your documents.
Accessibility 101
Wednesday, July 10, 12 to 1 p.m. | Register for Accessibility 101
Not sure where to start with digital accessibility? This webinar will go over the top 10 things you can do today to make your digital content more accessible to everyone.
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.