Apr 2 2026

(Hyrbrid) Digital Accessibility Training: Assistive Technology & Mobile Accessibility: Quick Checks with Tools You Already Have

UIC Digital Accessibility Training

April 2, 2026

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM America/Chicago

Location

Hybrid – Zoom & UIC Richard J. Daley Library, Room #1-470

Address

801 S Morgan St., Chicago, IL 60607

Cost

Free

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Overview

As we move closer to the April 2026 deadline for ensuring your public-facing content is accessible, you’ll need a way to quickly check websites, documents, and any content that will be publicly available.

Please join this hands-on training with Lucy Greco, Accessibility Evangelist here at Technology Solutions, to learn practical accessibility checks using tools you already have. This session will help you get started on evaluating new content before it goes live.

Target Audience

This training is relevant for members of the UIC Accessibility Community who want practical, hands-on guidance for quickly checking websites, documents, and mobile apps for accessibility.

Hybrid Participation Options

  • In-person: Richard J. Daley Library, Room #1-470
  • Online: Zoom (link provided after registration)

Registration Form:

Advance registration is required. Register now for Assistive Technology & Mobile Accessibility: Quick Checks with Tools You Already Have 

Free T-shirt Giveaway!

Free UIC Accessibility t-shirts will be available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last!

Please bring:

  • A Laptop
  • A Mobile device
  • Headphones for screen reader testing

What You Will Learn

By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:

  • Test a website using only your keyboard
  • Check color contrast in documents and on websites
  • Use built-in screen readers on your laptop to:
    • Evaluate alt text for images
    • Assess link text clarity
    • Review heading structures
  • Turn a screen reader on or off on mobile devices
  • Navigate and evaluate mobile screens
  • Check target size, button labels, and readability

Learning Outcomes

Participants will leave with:

  • A list of quick, easy-to-use accessibility tools and resources
  • Guidance on how to collaborate with people with disabilities to confirm accessibility

Accessibility Information

This Zoom training will feature automatic captions. If available, electronic copies of the presentation materials will be shared prior to the session.

For any additional access requests or questions, please reach out to the DASE team using the contact information below.

Parking Information (Daley Library Area)

The following parking options are available near the Daley Library:

  • Harrison Street Parking Structure (HSPS)
    1100 W Harrison St. (Visitor and card access)
  • Lot 5
    1135 S Morgan St. (Visitor, card access, and meter parking)

UIC staff with existing campus parking assignments may request Short Term Reciprocal Parking for each event day at no additional cost. Requests must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance to allow for processing and approval.

For questions or assistance, please contact Campus Parking Services at 312-413-5800 or email parking@uic.edu.

Contact

Technology Solutions - Digital Accessibility Services & Engineering (DASE) Team
accessibility@uic.edu

Date posted

Feb 23, 2026

Date updated

Mar 26, 2026

Speakers

Lucy Greco | Accessibility Evangelist | University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) - Technology Solutions

Blind since birth, Lucy Greco began using computers in 1985 and quickly recognized their transformative power. As a college student, having her own computer meant she could write and submit papers independently—no extensions, no intermediaries. It was a game-changer at a time when most blind students lacked access to such tools. Through early adoption of assistive technologies like optical character recognition (OCR) and scanners, Lucy saw firsthand how tech could open doors for people with disabilities. After college, she pivoted from her initial interests in literature and physical therapy to pursue a career in accessible technology. Over the years, Lucy became a go-to resource for questions like: How can I use email as a blind person? What’s the best way to navigate a word processor without hands? Is my web page easy to use by people with disabilities? How can I make sure my application can be used by a person with disabilities? Driven by curiosity and a deep commitment to inclusion, Lucy dedicated herself to finding answers—and building solutions. In 2005, she joined the UC Berkeley Disabled Students Program as an Assistive Technology Specialist. For eight years, she worked closely with hundreds of students, helping them identify and use the right tools to meet academic and accessibility requirements. In 2012, Lucy transitioned to the UC Berkeley web services team, where she took on the role of Web Accessibility Evangelist. She later became chair of the UC Electronic Accessibility Committee, leading efforts to make digital spaces more inclusive across the University of California system.