Accessibility Workshop 2024

Accessibility - Ready, Set, Go!

EIR Accessibility Workshop July 22 - 24, 2024

Join us at UT Arlington July 22 through July 24 for a 2 1/2 day workshop addressing many aspects of Electronic and Information Resources (EIR) Accessibility!

We are very excited to be able to host four learning tracks this year!  While we are offering three tracks, we will limit the number of attendees per track to keep the learning community relatively small.  Spots for a specific track will be reserved in the order in which they are received. Once a track is full, we will notify you via return email and hope to see you at our next event.

To reserve your spot, simply complete the EIR Accessibility Workshop Registration form and return it to accessibility@uta.edu.  We will be ready to accept credit card payment in a few weeks. If you need to pay by check, please let us know on your registration form.

To participate fully, we request that you bring a laptop computer that has the following software already installed:

  • Microsoft Word

  • Microsoft PowerPoint

  • Adobe Acrobat Pro (Adobe Reader is not sufficient)

Limited Space!

Register today by completing the registration form. Email the completed form to accessibility@uta.edu

Schedule

On Monday and Tuesday, we will start at 8:30am with fruit and pastries. The first speaker will begin at 9:30am.

Lunches will be catered on-site.

Monday and Tuesday will finish up at 5:00pm. 

On Wednesday, we sill start at 8:00am with fruit and pastries. Sessions will start at 8:30am. The workshop will come to a close at 11am on Wednesday, July 24.

Workshop Fee

$475 Per person (attending a single track - participants will not be able to move between tracks)
$400 Attendees from UT System institutions

No payment is due at this time. Complete the registration form and submit it to accessibility@uta.edu.  We will contact you.

For everyone!

The workshop will provide snacks, coffee, and juice on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. We will also cater lunch on Monday and Tuesday.  Parking permits are included (for non-UTA participants) in the registration fee.

Due to the number of tracks, some groups may join the common events via a Teams link. We will not be asking people to traverse campus in July any more than absolutely necessary!

Common sessions:

  • Introduction to EIR Accessibility - establishing common language
  • Panel 1 - Navigating the Intersection of Accessibility, Technology and Education
  • Panel 2 - Building Accessible Digital Spaces and Environments

Workshop Tracks

Track A for Leaders/Managers*

In addition to specific topics related to the law, policies and processes, this track will facilitate group discussions and networking time. While laptops are not required, you may find it beneficial during the accessibility testing conversation.

Track A topics led by the UTA EIR Accessibility Team:

  • Let's dive into Texas Administrative Code - What is required?
  • Let's dive into the ADA Requirements
  • Starting/Updating an EIR Accessibility Program
  • Procurement Process, Vendor Management, and EIR Accessibility
  • Accessibility Testing - How do we know if it is accessible?
  • Group discussion - What has worked for your agency?

Track B for Web Developers*

This track will be lead by UTA's Howard Prince, Assistant Director of Web Publishing and Development, and his team. Laptops are not required but may prove helpful to attendees.

Track B topics: 

  • Color Contrast
  • Let's dive into Texas Administrative Code - What is required?
  • What is Web Accessibility?
  • Creating Accessible Content #1
  • Creating Accessible Content #2
  • Designing for Accessibility
  • Testing and Evaluation
  • Case Studies, Q&A, and Next Steps

Track C - Train the Trainer*

This class is a hands-on learning track. Bring your laptop and be sure that you have Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat Pro (Adobe Reader will not be sufficient). Led by the UTA EIR Accessibility Team:

Track C topics:

  • Color Contrast
  • Digital Signage
  • How to make an accessible Word file
  • How to make an accessible PPT file
  • Accessible PPT Flyers & Canva
  • Remediating PDFs
  • How to make an accessible, fillable PDF form from a Word doc
  • Website accessibility testing
  • Guide to Accessible Electronic Documents

*Specific classes and content are subject to change.

Electronic and Information Resources Accessibility Coordinator

accessibility@uta.edu 817-272-5961

Contact EIR