Past Events

Creating Accessible Documents

November 20, 2020

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1:00PM - 4:00PM EST

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Virtual - Zoom

Virtual

This course provides an overview of the concepts and concrete steps to create accessible documents. Designing with accessibility in mind improves ease of use and access to your content for everyone. To ensure a hands-on learning experience in this course...

Digital Accessibility for Content Creators

November 18, 2020

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2:00PM - 4:30PM EST

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Virtual - Zoom

Virtual

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...

Web Accessibility for Developers

Nov 17, 2020

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10:00AM EST

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Virtual - Zoom

Virtual

Web Accessibility for Developers is a training based on 10 Essentials for Developers. Meant as a follow-up to "Digital Accessibility for Content Creators" or another introduction to accessibility, we survey some essentials for developers with code...

Introduction to Digital Accessibility and Harvard's Policies

November 16, 2020

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10:00AM - 11:30AM EST

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Virtual - Zoom

Virtual

This training introduces and explores basic concepts of digital accessibility and relevant university policies including the Digital Accessibility Policy and the Accessible Technology Procurement and Development Policy. No prerequisite experience with...

DAS Office Hours

November 13, 2020

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10:00AM - 12:00PM EST

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Virtual - Zoom

Virtual

Got accessibility questions? Not sure where to start? 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 will be holding open...

Testing for Digital Accessibility

November 12, 2020

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2:00PM - 4:30PM EST

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Virtual - Zoom

Virtual

Learn how to conduct a complete assessment of your website’s accessibility using both automated and manual testing tools. The course will include a deep dive into Siteimprove, the Harvard-licensed accessibility testing platform, where we’ll demystify the...

Digital Accessibility Foundations (IT Academy 2-day course)

Nov 9, 2020

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9:00AM EST

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Virtual - Zoom

Virtual

This training will be held virtually via Zoom on November 9 and 10 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...

Inclusive, Accessible Remote Meetings

October 30, 2020

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10:00AM - 11:00AM EDT

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Virtual - Zoom

Virtual

We have quickly grown accustomed to remote meetings, but are they—maybe unintentionally—excluding participants with disabilities? A panel of experts from Harvard's Digital Accessibility Services (DAS) team will discuss best practices, tips, and answer...

Creating Accessible Documents

October 29, 2020

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1:00PM - 4:00PM EDT

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Virtual - Zoom

Virtual

This course provides an overview of the concepts and concrete steps to create accessible documents. Designing with accessibility in mind improves ease of use and access to your content for everyone. To ensure a hands-on learning experience in this course...

DAS Office Hours

October 23, 2020

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10:00AM - 12:00PM EDT

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Virtual - Zoom

Virtual

Got accessibility questions? Not sure where to start? 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 will be holding open...

Introduction to Digital Accessibility and Harvard's Policies

October 20, 2020

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2:00PM - 3:30PM EDT

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Virtual - Zoom

Virtual

This training introduces and explores basic concepts of digital accessibility and relevant university policies including the Digital Accessibility Policy and the Accessible Technology Procurement and Development Policy. No prerequisite experience with...

Digital Accessibility for Content Creators

October 20, 2020

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9:30AM - 12:00PM EDT

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Virtual - Zoom

Virtual

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...