Digital Accessibility Summer Camp: Creating & Remediating Online Content for ADA Compliance (Staff)

This full-day Digital Accessibility Summer Camp is designed for UMBC staff who create and manage digital content. Through practical sessions and real-world examples, you'll learn how to make your digital communications and online resources accessible to all audiences, ensuring compliance and ensuring availability to everyone.

Objectives:

• Access and interpret digital accessibility reports using Aquia Optimize and Sites@UMBC.
• Develop accessible content within Sites@UMBC, including documents and presentations.
• Craft effective image descriptions for social media and digital assets.
• Produce accessible videos with captions and transcripts.
• Establish a practical action plan to integrate digital accessibility into your daily tasks.

This immersive workshop will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to create accessible digital course materials. 

About the Summer Camp

• The schedule begins at 9 AM and ends at 3:30 PM. Lunch is provided.
• This event will take place in person in Engineering 102. Space is limited for personalized support and hands-on opportunities to practice. 
• Please bring your own laptop with appropriate content to explore digital accessibility (images, documents, video).

To RSVP for this event, please select "Going In Person.” Registrants will also receive a calendar invitation prior to the event.

This event will be facilitated by staff from Instructional Technology, Student Disability Services, University Communications & Marketing, and the Division of Professional Studies.

Please note: UMBC is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive environment for all faculty, staff, students, and visitors. If you would like to request accommodations (e.g., ASL interpreters, captioning, wheelchair access, etc.) for this event, please notify us at least two weeks prior to the event. Requests received after that time cannot be guaranteed, but we will do our best to make arrangements for program access. Please contact the event host (instructionaltechnology@umbc.edu) with your specific request and be sure to include the event title, date, and time.

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