Accessibility in STEM Education webinar: A Roundtable Discussion
A discussion about the Smithsonian Science for Global Goals Zero Barriers! guide. This is a new, free educational resource from the Smithsonian Science Education Center that supports students to investigate and address barriers to accessibility in their community by using STEM and social science tools. During this accessibility conversation, educators, researchers, and students will share their lived experiences and perspectives. This webinar will be recorded, and available to watch at a later date.
Register to attend virtually.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: info@LDAAmerica.org. Event Types: Diversity Equity Inclusion. Lectures/Seminars.
Monday, June 22, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
For more info visit ldaamerica.org. Web Accessibility and Usability Meetup
These monthly meetups provide an opportunity for UW web developers and designers to discuss accessibility and usability issues in a relaxed, casual setting, and provide friendly feedback on one another’s web projects. We encourage you to bring your accessibility questions or just join us to see what others are working on.
The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450/V, 206.685.7264 (FAX), or e-mail at dso@uw.edu.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/my/hadirangin. Accessibility Contact: ats-events@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Zoom.
Summer Accessibility POP Session 1: Readability & Document Design (NEW!)
Today we're focusing on an important Accessibility Skill: Readability and Document Design. Our working meetings will have the same structure each time: 15-20 minutes to learn; 30 minutes to practice; 5-10 to set a goal. You'll leave with 30 minutes of work accomplished!
The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450/V, 206.685.7264 (FAX), or e-mail at dso@uw.edu.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: ats-events@uw.edu. Event Types: Workshops.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Zoom (see registration link).
For more info visit washington.zoom.us. Summer Accessibility POP Session 2: Simple Alternative Text
Today we're focusing on an important Accessibility Skill: Simple Alternative Text. Our working meetings will have the same structure each time: 15-20 minutes to learn; 30 minutes to practice; 5-10 to set a goal. You'll leave with 30 minutes of work accomplished!
This will be a virtual event taking place on Zoom and captions will be enabled. This event is intended to be inclusive and accessible. A two-week timeframe is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs. Please email ats-events@uw.edu for any accessibility-related requests.
The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450/V, 206.685.7264 (FAX), or e-mail at dso@uw.edu.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: ats-events@uw.edu. Event Types: Workshops.
Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Zoom (see registration link).
For more info visit washington.zoom.us. SqueakyFest disabled comedy festival
SqueakyFest, the first-ever multi-city disabled comedy festival returns to Seattle and will be co-hosted by DO-IT's own Kayla Brown!
Get ready for a night of big laughs and bold perspectives as The Squeaky Wheel partners with The Disabled List to showcase some of Seattle’s funniest disabled comedians. Hosted by Dan Hurwitz and Kayla Brown, and featuring stand-up from Derek Sheen, Allegra Keys, Gretta Gimp, Michael Bellevue and Cheri Hardman, this accessible comedy event celebrates disability, humor, and what it means to “be squeaky!”
The Seattle show's tickets go on sale soon, with time to be announced.
Learn more (including specific time) and get tickets.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: rajah@nwfilmforum.org. Event Types: Diversity Equity Inclusion. Performances. Special Events.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
Northwest Film Forum.
For more info visit thesqueakywheel.org. Web Accessibility and Usability Meetup
These monthly meetups provide an opportunity for UW web developers and designers to discuss accessibility and usability issues in a relaxed, casual setting, and provide friendly feedback on one another’s web projects. We encourage you to bring your accessibility questions or just join us to see what others are working on.
The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450/V, 206.685.7264 (FAX), or e-mail at dso@uw.edu.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/my/hadirangin. Accessibility Contact: ats-events@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions.
Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Zoom.
Summer Accessibility POP Session 3: Simple Tables in Digital Documents (NEW!)
Today we're focusing on an important Accessibility Skill: Simple Tables. Our working meetings will have the same structure each time: 15-20 minutes to learn; 30 minutes to practice; 5-10 to set a goal. You'll leave with 30 minutes of work accomplished!
This will be a virtual event taking place on Zoom and captions will be enabled. This event is intended to be inclusive and accessible. A two-week timeframe is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs. Please email ats-events@uw.edu for any accessibility-related requests.
The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450/V, 206.685.7264 (FAX), or e-mail at dso@uw.edu.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: ats-events@uw.edu. Event Types: Workshops.
Wednesday, July 29, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Zoom (see registration link).
For more info visit washington.zoom.us. Here and Now Project 5K for Today
The Here and Now Project invites you to join us for our Seventh Annual 5K For Today!
Join this family friendly walk, run, roll to support the paralysis community. Proceeds will help us connect and empower the community through direct outreach to people who are newly injured, private support groups, recreational activities, and annual gatherings.
Register to participate in person, Meet at Rogers High School in Puyallup for the in-person event on August 9
--OR--
Register to participate virtually
Run, Walk, or Roll from wherever you choose August 9-16.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: info@hereandnowproject.org. Event Types: Diversity Equity Inclusion. Special Events. Target Audience: Everyone.
Sunday, August 9, 2026, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Rogers High School in Puyallup
12801 86th Ave E
Puyallup, WA 98373.
For more info visit runsignup.com. AI Community of Practice weekly gathering
The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community and are planning all sorts of fun and interesting experimental events - guest speakers, lunch and learn, after-hours events, training, workshops, webinars and more. Ideas welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected.
Our objectives:
* Encourage knowledge sharing and education
* Enable collaboration and networking
* Share innovation and research
* Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI
* Community engagement and outreach
Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/9684580021. Accessibility Contact: dagibbs@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Meetings. Not Specified.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit washington.zoom.us. Summer Accessibility POP Session 4: Slide Deck Design
Today we're focusing on an important Accessibility Skill: Slide Deck Design. Our working meetings will have the same structure each time: 15-20 minutes to learn; 30 minutes to practice; 5-10 to set a goal. You'll leave with 30 minutes of work accomplished!
This will be a virtual event taking place on Zoom and captions will be enabled. This event is intended to be inclusive and accessible. A two-week timeframe is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs. Please email ats-events@uw.edu for any accessibility-related requests.
The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450/V, 206.685.7264 (FAX), or e-mail at dso@uw.edu.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: ats-events@uw.edu. Event Types: Workshops.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Zoom (see registration link).
For more info visit washington.zoom.us. AI Community of Practice weekly gathering
The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community and are planning all sorts of fun and interesting experimental events - guest speakers, lunch and learn, after-hours events, training, workshops, webinars and more. Ideas welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected.
Our objectives:
* Encourage knowledge sharing and education
* Enable collaboration and networking
* Share innovation and research
* Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI
* Community engagement and outreach
Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/9684580021. Accessibility Contact: dagibbs@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Meetings. Not Specified.
Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit washington.zoom.us. Training in UW's Gen AI Tool - Purple
Purple is UW’s general purpose AI tool, created to support teaching, research, and daily operations across campus. It is held once a month for one hour on Zoom. You can attend either part or both. Sessions will be recorded for asynchronous replay. Agenda as follows:
First 30 minutes: AI 101 , Purple 101 , Prompt Engineering 101, Second 30 minutes: Agent Builder Training,
https://washington.zoom.us/j/9684580021
Meeting ID: 968 458 0021
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Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: http://washington.zoom.us/j/9684580021. Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner. Event Types: Workshops.
Thursday, August 20, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Zoom.
Web Accessibility and Usability Meetup
These monthly meetups provide an opportunity for UW web developers and designers to discuss accessibility and usability issues in a relaxed, casual setting, and provide friendly feedback on one another’s web projects. We encourage you to bring your accessibility questions or just join us to see what others are working on.
The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450/V, 206.685.7264 (FAX), or e-mail at dso@uw.edu.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/my/hadirangin. Accessibility Contact: ats-events@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions.
Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Zoom.
AI Community of Practice weekly gathering
The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community and are planning all sorts of fun and interesting experimental events - guest speakers, lunch and learn, after-hours events, training, workshops, webinars and more. Ideas welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected.
Our objectives:
* Encourage knowledge sharing and education
* Enable collaboration and networking
* Share innovation and research
* Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI
* Community engagement and outreach
Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/9684580021. Accessibility Contact: dagibbs@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Meetings. Not Specified.
Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit washington.zoom.us. Summer Accessibility POP Session 5: Accessible Presentation Delivery
Today we're focusing on an important Accessibility Skill: Presentation Delivery. Our working meetings will have the same structure each time: 15-20 minutes to learn; 30 minutes to practice; 5-10 to set a goal. You'll leave with 30 minutes of work accomplished!
This will be a virtual event taking place on Zoom and captions will be enabled. This event is intended to be inclusive and accessible. A two-week timeframe is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs. Please email ats-events@uw.edu for any accessibility-related requests.
The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450/V, 206.685.7264 (FAX), or e-mail at dso@uw.edu.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: ats-events@uw.edu. Event Types: Workshops.
Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Zoom (see registration link).
For more info visit washington.zoom.us.