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SUMMARY:(Hyrbrid) Digital Accessibility Training: Assistive Technology & Mobile Accessibility: Quick Checks with Tools You Already Have
DESCRIPTION: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 51135 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. | Event post: https://it.uic.edu/events?page_id=20509
LOCATION:Hybrid – Zoom & UIC Richard J. Daley Library, Room #1-470 801 S Morgan St.  Chicago IL 60607
CLASS:PRIVATE
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