Success by design: the impact of digital accessibility october 31 at the KSL Library Freedman Center 9:30 AM to 12 PM. Banner for Success by design: the impact of digital accessibility

Success by design: the impact of digital accessibility

by University Technology

Program Admission: Free Audience: Graduate/Professional ... Audience: Undergraduate Students Diversity and Inclusion Educational Free Food

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

9:30 AM – 12 PM EDT (GMT-4)

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We encourage all students to prepare for two interactive sessions on the morning of October 31st. The first session will focus on accessible design techniques that can be applied to resumes, presentations and more. Following this, there will be breaks for networking and refreshments plus a fun trick-or-treat scavenger hunt to explore digital accessibility tools. 

Success by design: the impact of digital accessibility schedule:

9:30 AM - 9:40 AM | Welcome Remarks
Speaker: La Tasha Simms, Digital Accessibility Lead

9:45 AM - 10:30 AM | Accessible Design for Future Leaders
Speaker: Miranda Sepúlveda, Digital Accessibility Associate
Learn essential accessible design techniques that will make your work stand out. Through practical examples, you’ll see how good design can enhance readability and inclusivity, giving you a competitive advantage. In this hands-on session, you will be guided through five key accessible design practices, which will end in a collaborative redesign of a resume to demonstrate how accessible design can revolutionize your content and help you in your future career.

10:30-10:40 KSL Tools and Resources 
Facilitator: Josie Cotton, User Experience Librarian
Explore the Kelvin Smith Library's tools, resources, and services regarding digital accessibility that can help you succeed. 

10:40 AM - 11:00 AM | Coffee Break
Provided by Bon Appétit

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM | Digital Accessibility Trick-or-Treat Scavenger Hunt
Facilitator: Francine Diaz, Digital Accessibility Coordinator, Instructional Designer/Technologist
Explore and learn through engaging stations, including:

  • Canvas Ally
  • Disability Resources
  • Google Workspace Accessibility
  • Adobe Acrobat Pro
  • University Marketing and Communications (UMC)
  • Echo 360
  • Software Center
For any questions about the event, please reach out to tltaccessibility@case.edu.

If you need accommodations or assistance, please contact Disability Resources at disability@case.edu. 

File Attachments: Success_by_design_impact_of_digital_accessibility

Food Provided (Coffee break and candy!)

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