BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 X-WR-CALNAME;VALUE=TEXT:Digital Accessibility Foundations PRODID:-//Harvard events data//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event_1579081_0 SUMMARY:Digital Accessibility Foundations DESCRIPTION:

This training will be held virtually via Zoom on November 17th and 18th 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 at Harvard.

This course will cover:

Introduction to accessibility - gain understanding about the meaning, history, and importance of digital accessibility, and the types of disabilities that people experience.
Assistive Technology - explore a variety of technologies that people use to access digital content.
Accessibility Policies and Practices at Harvard - hear more about Harvard’s Digital Accessibility Policy, Accessible Technology Procurement and Development Policy, and the recent Captioning Settlement Requirements.
Accessible Content, Code, and Design - learn about core concepts of accessibility in web design and document creation.
Tools for Assessment - discover and try out automated tools and manual checks for accessibility.
Next Steps and Resources - reflect on shared resources and learn about concrete actions you can take to incorporate accessibility into your workflow.

Class sessions:

Wednesday, November 17, 2026, 9:00AM – 11:00AM, 1:00PM – 3:00PM
Thursday, November 18, 2026, 9:00AM – 11:00AM, 1:00PM – 3:00PM

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

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