Sep 11 2025

UIC Annual Accessibility Liaisons Workshop 2025

September 11, 2025

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM America/Chicago

Location

UIC Richard J. Daley Library, Room #1-470

Address

801 S Morgan St., Chicago, IL 60607

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The UIC Accessibility Liaison Program is a key part of our university’s efforts to advance digital accessibility and foster a more inclusive campus environment.

 

The Digital Accessibility Services and Engineering (DASE) team at Technology Solutions is excited to host the 2nd Annual Accessibility Liaison Workshop on Thursday, September 11th, 2025, at the Richard J. Daley Library room #1-470. Accessibility Liaisons play an essential role in bridging the gap between campus units and digital inclusion efforts. This workshop is an opportunity to deepen your knowledge, connect with peers, and continue building momentum toward a more accessible UIC for all.

 

Registration required: https://go.uic.edu/RegistrationForm

 

Target audience:

Format:

  • In-person

 

Check-In and Breakfast Session (08:30 AM – 9:00 AM)

 

Morning Sessions (8:30 AM – 12:00 PM)

  • 08:30 – 09:00 AM
    Check-In and Breakfast
  • 09:00 – 09:10 AM
    Welcome & Opening Remarks
  • 09:10 – 09:25 AM
    Meet Your Fellow UIC Accessibility Liaisons
  • 09:30 – 09:55 AM
    ADA Title II FAQs & UIC DRC Services
  • 10:00 – 10:30 AM
    UIC Digital Accessibility Updates
  • 10:30 – 11:10 AM
    Canvas Transition & Accessibility Plan
  • 11:15 – 11:55 AM
    Share and Tell: Learn from Peers
  • 11:55 AM – 12:00 PM
    Group Photo

 

Lunch and Networking Session (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM)

 

Afternoon Sessions (1:00 PM – 4:00 PM)

  • 1:00 – 1:25 PM
    Activity: Myth or Fact Challenge
  • 1:30 – 1:55 PM
    Demo: Basic Accessibility Testing (ANDI, Bookmarklets, Keyboard Navigation, heading structure)
  • 2:00 – 2:25 PM
    Activity: Alt Text – Easy Wins to Hard Cases
  • 2:30 – 2:55 PM
    Demo: How to Read and Act on Axe Monitor Reports
  • 3:00 – 3:25 PM
    Activity: Using Built-In Accessibility Checkers in Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat
  • 3:30 – 3:45 PM
    Closing Remarks & Feedback

 

Register

Contact

Technology Solutions - Digital Accessibility Services & Engineering (DASE) Team
digital-a11y@uic.edu

Date posted

Jul 22, 2025

Date updated

Jul 24, 2025