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  • 2023 Sep 08

    DAS Office Hours

    10:00am to 12:00pm

    Location: 

    Virtual - Zoom

    Not sure where to start with accessibility? We're here to help!

    The Digital Accessibility Services (DAS) team is available to answer your accessibility questions and provide guidance and support to the Harvard community. We host drop-in virtual office hours via Zoom on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month from 10am - 12pm.

    Stop by with your questions, meet our team, or just say hello!

    ... Read more about DAS Office Hours

  • 2023 Sep 07

    Measuring Accessibility with Siteimprove

    10:00am to 11:00am

    Location: 

    Virtual - Zoom

    This course provides an overview of Siteimprove, the Harvard-licensed platform to assess and monitor accessibility in public-facing websites. We’ll demystify the essential features and functionality that allow users to filter, sort, and measure the impact of issues. You’ll also learn how to track and report progress toward accessibility compliance, and find guidance and practical recommendations for fixing issues.

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  • 2023 Aug 31

    Digital Accessibility for Content Creators

    9:30am to 12:00pm

    Location: 

    114 Mt Auburn St. Room 406 in Cambridge, MA 02138

    We are excited to offer this in-person session of Digital Accessibility for Content Creators! (Please note there will be NO virtual option for this specific session.)

    This training will introduce learners to digital accessibility, demonstrate its importance, and provide guidance about Harvard’s Digital Accessibility Policy. We will discuss best practices for creating accessible web content, and also for updating existing content to make it accessible to all users. 

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  • 2023 Aug 25

    DAS Office Hours

    10:00am to 12:00pm

    Location: 

    Virtual - Zoom

    Not sure where to start with accessibility? We're here to help!

    The Digital Accessibility Services (DAS) team is available to answer your accessibility questions and provide guidance and support to the Harvard community. We host drop-in virtual office hours via Zoom on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month from 10am - 12pm.

    Stop by with your questions, meet our team, or just say hello!

    ... Read more about DAS Office Hours

  • 2023 Aug 23

    Digital Accessibility Foundations

    9:00am

    Location: 

    Virtual - Zoom

    This training will be held virtually via Zoom on August 23 and 24 from 9 am - 11 am, and 1 pm - 3 pm each day. This course is part of the IT Academy, but is open to all and recommended for anyone and everyone at Harvard.  

    This course provides an overview of digital accessibility and includes a number of activities for which your laptop will be required.... Read more about Digital Accessibility Foundations

  • 2023 Aug 22

    Accessibility in Technology Procurement

    2:00pm to 3:00pm

    Location: 

    Virtual - Zoom

    When purchasing technology from vendors, it’s important to make sure that the vendor commits to providing an accessible product. In this course you’ll learn how to start the accessibility conversation with a vendor, as well as how to assess a vendor’s approach to accessibility. We’ll also cover Harvard’s procurement process, including the Accessibility Rider, and what to do when that Rider can’t be signed.

    Please contact digitalaccessibility@harvard.edu with any questions or accommodation requests.

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  • 2023 Aug 22

    Digital Accessibility in Canvas

    10:00am to 11:00am

    Location: 

    Virtual - Zoom

    Learn the essentials for creating inclusive accessible course content in Canvas. This course will cover:

    • Basics of accessible course content
    • Importance of captions, transcripts, and audio description for multimedia
    • Understanding color contrast and color for meaning
    • Applying accessibility best practices to existing content and documents
    • Using built-in automated accessibility checkers

    Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations or who have questions about physical access...

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