Upcoming Workshops

The Assistive Technology Initiative provides training to members of the Mason community on the latest trends in assistive technology, document remediation, audio/video accessibility, and web accessibility. See below to register for upcoming trainings and to learn about some of our ongoing training cohorts/initiatives:

Fall 2024 Training Events

Digital Access Workshops   

• Document Accessibility 101 (Word & PowerPoint) – Sept. 3^rd Session, Oct. 1^st Session 
  • Description: This session will highlight different tips and strategies for creating accessible Word and PowerPoint documents.
• PDF Accessibility 101 (using Acrobat Pro DC), Sept. 5^th Session, Oct. 3^rd Session
  • Description: This session will highlight different tips and strategies for both creating accessible PDF documents (from Word & PowerPoint) and fixing inaccessible PDFs .

AT Quick Talks 

• Getting the most out of OneNote, Sept. 10th – Register for OneNote Session opens a new window
• Built-in Free Dictation, Sept. 17th – Register for Built-In Dictation Session opens a new window
• Using the Livescribe App, Sept. 24th – Register for Livescribe Session opens a new window
• Natural Reader on the Go, Oct. 1st – Register for Natural Reader Session opens a new window
• Read&Write’s Most Useful Tools, Oct. 8th – Register for Read&Write Session opens a new window

Please contact the ATI if you have specific questions.

Accessible Web Design Workshops

Web accessibility trainings will also be advertised and conducted on the Mason Web Accessibility Collaborative Teams Channel opens a new window. Use the links below to register for these upcoming sessions (12:00pm-1:00pm):

• Accessible E-mail Communication – Sept. 6^th Session, Oct. 11^th Session 
  • Description: This session will highlight tips and strategies for creating accessible emails and newsletters.

Please contact Kristine Neuber, IT Accessibility Coordinator, if you have specific questions.

Self-Guided Digital Accessibility Courses

The ATI offers self-paced, web-based digital accessibility training courses to assist members of the Mason community with learning how to create accessible documents and websites. To learn more about these offerings, visit the Document Accessibility Fundamentals course and Trusted Tester for Web Fundamentals course links.