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This session provides an introduction to creating accessible documents in Google Docs, Microsoft Word, and PDFs. Participants will learn the fundamentals of digital accessibility, including how to use proper heading structure, write effective alt-text for images, create descriptive links, and ensure sufficient color contrast. The training will also demonstrate how to use built-in and automated accessibility checkers to identify and correct common issues. By the end of the session, attendees will have practical tools to make their documents more inclusive and compliant with accessibility standards.
ZoomIntroduction to Document Accessibility (Google docs, Word, PDF)
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Making PDFs Accessible the Easy Way
Disabilities and Computing ProgramLearning Lab Rolfe Hall 2118 Rolfe Hall, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesREGISTER NOW PDF is one of the most common document formats at UCLA. People who are blind, low-vision or have dyslexia rely on assistive technologies and screenreading software to “read text out loud” to them. However, many PDF documents created are completely inaccessible or frustrating for screenreader users. Public PDFs posted on websites, PDF course...
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Making PDFs Accessible the Easy Way
Disabilities and Computing ProgramLearning Lab Rolfe Hall 2118 Rolfe Hall, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesREGISTER NOW PDF is one of the most common document formats at UCLA. People who are blind, low-vision or have dyslexia rely on assistive technologies and screenreading software to “read text out loud” to them. However, many PDF documents created are completely inaccessible or frustrating for screenreader users. Public PDFs posted on websites, PDF course...
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Accessibility Basics Training Webinar
Disabilities and Computing ProgramZoomRegister Now People who are blind, low-vision or have dyslexia rely on assistive technologies and screenreading software to “read text out loud” to them. However, many documents and websites created are completely inaccessible or just frustrating for screenreader users. Learn accessible design and content management tools to make it easier for people with disabilities to...
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Making PDFs Accessible the Easy Way
Disabilities and Computing ProgramLearning Lab Rolfe Hall 2118 Rolfe Hall, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesREGISTER NOW PDF is one of the most common document formats at UCLA. People who are blind, low-vision or have dyslexia rely on assistive technologies and screenreading software to “read text out loud” to them. However, many PDF documents created are completely inaccessible or frustrating for screenreader users. Public PDFs posted on websites, PDF course...
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Accessibility Basics Training
Disabilities and Computing ProgramIDRE Portal 5628 Math Sciences Building, 520 Portola Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesRegister Now People who are blind, low-vision or have dyslexia rely on assistive technologies and screenreading software to “read text out loud” to them. However, many documents and websites created are completely inaccessible or just frustrating for screenreader users. Learn accessible design and content management tools to make it easier for people with disabilities to...
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Making PDFs the Easy Way
Disabilities and Computing ProgramLearning Lab Rolfe Hall 2118 Rolfe Hall, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesREGISTER NOW PDF is one of the most common document formats at UCLA. People who are blind, low-vision or have dyslexia rely on assistive technologies and screenreading software to “read text out loud” to them. However, many PDF documents created are completely inaccessible or frustrating for screenreader users. Public PDFs posted on websites, PDF course...
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Accessibility Basics Training Webinar
Disabilities and Computing ProgramZoomRegister Now People who are blind, low-vision or have dyslexia rely on assistive technologies and screenreading software to “read text out loud” to them. However, many documents and websites created are completely inaccessible or just frustrating for screenreader users. Learn accessible design and content management tools to make it easier for people with disabilities to...
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Accessibility Basics Training Webinar
Disabilities and Computing ProgramRegister Now People who are blind, low-vision or have dyslexia rely on assistive technologies and screenreading software to “read text out loud” to them. However, many documents and websites created are completely inaccessible or just frustrating for screenreader users. Learn accessible design and content management tools to make it easier for people with disabilities to...
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Accessibility Basics Training Webinar
Disabilities and Computing ProgramRegister Now People who are blind, low-vision or have dyslexia rely on assistive technologies and screenreading software to “read text out loud” to them. However, many documents and websites created are completely inaccessible or just frustrating for screenreader users. Learn accessible design and content management tools to make it easier for people with disabilities to...
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Universal Design for Learning and Inclusive Instruction
Disabilities and Computing ProgramIDRE Portal 5628 Math Sciences Building, 520 Portola Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesREGISTER HERE 16% of UCLA undergraduate students have a disability. Help empower this growing population through accessible curriculum design and web content. In this session, you will learn the challenges for people with disabilities, understand the impact of assistive technology and screenreading software to “read text out loud”, and receive hands-on experience building an accessible document....
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Accessibility Basics Training
Disabilities and Computing ProgramZoomPeople who are blind, low-vision or have dyslexia rely on assistive technologies and screenreading software to “read text out loud” to them. However, many documents and websites created are completely inaccessible or just frustrating for screenreader users. Learn accessible design and content management tools to make it easier for people with disabilities to engage with...
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Accessibility Basics Training
Disabilities and Computing ProgramZoomPeople who are blind, low-vision or have dyslexia rely on assistive technologies and screenreading software to “read text out loud” to them. However, many documents and websites created are completely inaccessible or just frustrating for screenreader users. Learn accessible design and content management tools to make it easier for people with disabilities to engage with...
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Accessibility Basics Training
Disabilities and Computing ProgramZoomPeople who are blind, low-vision or have dyslexia rely on assistive technologies and screenreading software to “read text out loud” to them. However, many documents and websites created are completely inaccessible or just frustrating for screenreader users. Learn accessible design and content management tools to make it easier for people with disabilities to engage with...
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Accessibility Basics Training
Disabilities and Computing ProgramZoomPeople who are blind, low-vision or have dyslexia rely on assistive technologies and screenreading software to “read text out loud” to them. However, many documents and websites created are completely inaccessible or just frustrating for screenreader users. Learn accessible design and content management tools to make it easier for people with disabilities to engage with...
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Accessibility Testing Training
Disabilities and Computing ProgramZoomIn this live hour-long webinar the UCLA Disabilities and Computing Program will introduce the basics of accessibility testing. The ability to identify accessibility errors is the first step in making your content accessible. This class will focus on HTML accessibility and Document accessibility testing. Learning Outcomes By the end of this training you should be...
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Accessibility Basics Training
Disabilities and Computing ProgramZoomPeople who are blind, low-vision or have dyslexia rely on assistive technologies and screenreading software to “read text out loud” to them. However, many documents and websites created are completely inaccessible or just frustrating for screenreader users. Learn accessible design and content management tools to make it easier for people with disabilities to engage with...
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Accessibility Testing Training
Disabilities and Computing ProgramZoomIn this live hour-long webinar the UCLA Disabilities and Computing Program will introduce the basics of accessibility testing. The ability to identify accessibility errors is the first step in making your content accessible. This class will focus on HTML accessibility and Document accessibility testing. Learning Outcomes By the end of this training you should be...
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Accessibility Testing Training
Disabilities and Computing ProgramZoomIn this live hour-long webinar, the UCLA Disabilities and Computing Program will introduce the basics of accessibility testing. The ability to identify accessibility errors is the first step in making your content accessible. This class will focus on HTML accessibility and Document accessibility testing. Any questions about this workshop can be emailed to tlee@oarc.ucla.edu. Register...
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Disability Culture and Allyship
ZoomA training about disability culture at UCLA and the larger world. Learn about accessibility vs accommodations and how to best inclusive to people with disabilities at work and in the classroom.
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Intro to Digital Accessibility in Research
ZoomWhat is digital accessibility? How can the research enterprise be more prepared to be inclusive of people with disabilities. What should an IRB be evaluating in terms of digital accessibility?
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Planning for Accessibility in your Research Proposals
ZoomAs you plan and budget for your research studies, keep in mind that making your research findings accessible should be a forethought and not an afterthought. If you are going to create a website, you need to keep this in mind. Keep in mind ADA compliance reporting requirements. Strategic Outcomes: - Increased inclusivity in UCLAÕs...
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Intro to Digital Accessibility in Research
ZoomWhat is digital accessibility? How can the research enterprise be more prepared to be inclusive of people with disabilities. What should an IRB be evaluating in terms of digital accessibility? Strategic Outcomes: Increased awareness of digital accessibility issues; improved inclusion of disabled populations in UCLAÕs research studies; positions UCLA researchers to better serve disabled populations...
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Planning for Accessibility in Research Proposals and Practices
ZoomIn this training you will lean learn about the following topics: ¥ Introduction to DCP and Services for Researchers ¥ Training and Resources for Accessible Research ¥ Accessible Research Tools ¥ What is Disability? (ADA Definition) ¥ Overview of Laws & Policies Around Accessible Research ¥ Best Practices in Planning for Accessible Research ¥ Accessibility...
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Accessible Study Recruitment & Consent Process
ZoomPlanning for an accessible study recruitment effort. Advertising in accessible digital environments, making PDFs accessible, email outreach that is accessible and mobile app ads that are accessible. Creating a accessible digital consent pathway, making research accessible to all. Strategic Outcomes: - Inclusivity in community engaged research
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Accessible and Inclusive Data Visualization for Research Publication
Office of Advanced Research ComputingZoomIn this workshop the DCP will lead a training on how the design accessible data visualization for publication both into PDF and html in alignment with WCAG 2.1 AA guidance. Many people with disabilities use assistive technologies. Register Now
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Intro to Accessible Research
Office of Advanced Research ComputingZoomWhat is digital accessibility? How can the research enterprise be more prepared to be inclusive of people with disabilities. What should an IRB be evaluating in terms of digital accessibility? Strategic Outcomes: Increased awareness of digital accessibility issues; improved inclusion of disabled populations in UCLA's research studies; positions UCLA researchers to better serve disabled populations...
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Best Practices for Social Media Digital Accessibility
Office of Advanced Research ComputingZoomDoes your research group leverage social media to promote your findings or published works? Do you mine social media data and then do analysis on this data in your research? If yes, learn how to do this in an accessible way with this workshop. Strategic Outcomes: Inclusivity in community engaged research Does your research group...
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Digital Accessibility Basics
Office of Advanced Research ComputingZoomThis interactive session introduces the fundamentals of digital accessibility and why it matters at UCLA. Participants will learn what accessibility means in a digital context, gain insight into disability culture, and see a live screen reader demonstration. The training will also cover practical tips for creating accessible documents, websites, and media, including proper use of...
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Introduction to Digital Accessibility Testing
Office of Advanced Research ComputingZoomAudience: UCLA web editors, content creators, IT staff, and program managersTools Covered: WAVE Chrome plug-in, Siteimprove Accessibility, manual keyboard testing By the end of this training, participants will: Understand the basics of digital accessibility and UCLA’s WCAG 2.1 AA compliance requirements. Learn how to use WAVE for page-by-page testing. Learn how to use Siteimprove for...
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Disability in Sport with Guest Lecturer Paralympian Sam McIntosh
Office of Advanced Research ComputingHybrid: OARC Portal and ZoomJoin us for a session on disability in sports with guest lecturer Sam McIntosh, Paralympic track athlete. This presentation will explore the history and significance of the Paralympics, the classification system that ensures fair competition, and the broader impact of sports on the lives of young disabled individuals. Through Sam’s personal journey and experiences as...
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Introduction to Document Accessibility (Google docs, Word, PDF)
Office of Advanced Research ComputingZoomThis session provides an introduction to creating accessible documents in Google Docs, Microsoft Word, and PDFs. Participants will learn the fundamentals of digital accessibility, including how to use proper heading structure, write effective alt-text for images, create descriptive links, and ensure sufficient color contrast. The training will also demonstrate how to use built-in and automated...
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Top 10 Accessibility Tips with Accessibility Specialist Chris Patterson
Office of Advanced Research ComputingZoomLearn practical strategies for building more inclusive websites in this session with Chris Patterson, a web accessibility specialist with over 20 years of experience in digital accessibility and web development. Chris will share her top 10 tips for improving web accessibility, covering common barriers, best practices, and simple changes that make a big difference for...
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Introduction to Digital Accessibility Testing
Office of Advanced Research ComputingZoomAudience: UCLA web editors, content creators, IT staff, and program managersTools Covered: WAVE Chrome plug-in, Siteimprove Accessibility, manual keyboard testing By the end of this training, participants will: Understand the basics of digital accessibility and UCLA’s WCAG 2.1 AA compliance requirements. Learn how to use WAVE for page-by-page testing. Learn how to use Siteimprove for...
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Digital Accessibility Testing Made Simple
Office of Advanced Research ComputingZoomDuration: 1 hour Audience: UCLA web editors, content creators, IT staff, and program managers Tools Covered: WAVE Chrome plug-in, Siteimprove Accessibility, manual keyboard testing By the end of this training, participants will: -Understand the basics of digital accessibility and UCLA’s WCAG 2.1 AA compliance requirements. -Learn how to use WAVE for page-by-page testing. -Learn how...
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Digital Accessibility Basics
Office of Advanced Research ComputingZoomThis interactive session introduces the fundamentals of digital accessibility and why it matters at UCLA. Participants will learn what accessibility means in a digital context, gain insight into disability culture, and see a live screen reader demonstration. The training will also cover practical tips for creating accessible documents, websites, and media, including proper use of...