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. AiiCE Book Club: Haben: The Deafblind Woman Who Conquered Harvard Law
AiiCE is excited to announce our next book club Haben: The Deafblind Woman Who Conquered Harvard Law by Haben Girma.
The book club will be held on Wednesdays, July 15th, 2026, through July 29th, at 11-12 pm PST (2-3 pm EST). When you register, be sure to register for each week to ensure you receive calendar invitations for each session.
Format:
We’ll meet over Zoom to discuss selected sections of the book. Before each session, we will share reflection questions to discuss in small- or large-group conversations. While we encourage you to attend all sessions, we understand life gets busy, but joining at least one is appreciated!
Reading schedule:
Week 1 - Intro - through ch 8 - pg 1-81
Week 2 - ch 9 - 18 - pg 82 - 166
Week 3 - ch 19 - epilogue - pg 167-263
Who Can Join:
Everyone is welcome to join the discussions! We have limited funding to provide a book voucher to individuals who don’t otherwise have funds for a book and who reside, work, or study in the US.
About the Book and Author (quoted…
Event interval: Ongoing event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/95241997313. Accessibility Contact: doit@uw.edu. Event Types: Meetings. Target Audience: Anyone interested in accessibility in computing education.
Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Zoom.
AiiCE Book Club: Haben: The Deafblind Woman Who Conquered Harvard Law
AiiCE is excited to announce our next book club Haben: The Deafblind Woman Who Conquered Harvard Law by Haben Girma.
The book club will be held on Wednesdays, July 15th, 2026, through July 29th, at 11-12 pm PST (2-3 pm EST). When you register, be sure to register for each week to ensure you receive calendar invitations for each session.
Format:
We’ll meet over Zoom to discuss selected sections of the book. Before each session, we will share reflection questions to discuss in small- or large-group conversations. While we encourage you to attend all sessions, we understand life gets busy, but joining at least one is appreciated!
Reading schedule:
Week 1 - Intro - through ch 8 - pg 1-81
Week 2 - ch 9 - 18 - pg 82 - 166
Week 3 - ch 19 - epilogue - pg 167-263
Who Can Join:
Everyone is welcome to join the discussions! We have limited funding to provide a book voucher to individuals who don’t otherwise have funds for a book and who reside, work, or study in the US.
About the Book and Author (quoted…
Event interval: Ongoing event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/95241997313. Accessibility Contact: doit@uw.edu. Event Types: Meetings. Target Audience: Anyone interested in accessibility in computing education.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 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, 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. AiiCE Book Club: Haben: The Deafblind Woman Who Conquered Harvard Law
AiiCE is excited to announce our next book club Haben: The Deafblind Woman Who Conquered Harvard Law by Haben Girma.
The book club will be held on Wednesdays, July 15th, 2026, through July 29th, at 11-12 pm PST (2-3 pm EST). When you register, be sure to register for each week to ensure you receive calendar invitations for each session.
Format:
We’ll meet over Zoom to discuss selected sections of the book. Before each session, we will share reflection questions to discuss in small- or large-group conversations. While we encourage you to attend all sessions, we understand life gets busy, but joining at least one is appreciated!
Reading schedule:
Week 1 - Intro - through ch 8 - pg 1-81
Week 2 - ch 9 - 18 - pg 82 - 166
Week 3 - ch 19 - epilogue - pg 167-263
Who Can Join:
Everyone is welcome to join the discussions! We have limited funding to provide a book voucher to individuals who don’t otherwise have funds for a book and who reside, work, or study in the US.
About the Book and Author (quoted…
Event interval: Ongoing event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/95241997313. Accessibility Contact: doit@uw.edu. Event Types: Meetings. Target Audience: Anyone interested in accessibility in computing education.
Wednesday, July 29, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Zoom.
Supporting disabled students in research: AccessComputing discussion
AccessComputing invites you to join us for an online (Zoom) community discussion about supporting disabled students in research.
We'll have an interactive discussion about the 2022 article Students with Disabilities in Life Science Undergraduate Research Experiences: Challenges and Opportunities by Gin, Pais, et al (check out the abstract below!) and how the computing community can benefit from the findings. Registrants may wish to read the paper in advance of the meeting.
Registration Required, Accommodation Note: Zoom auto captions will be enabled. For ASL, CART, or additional accommodations contact Brianna Blaser at blaser@uw.edu.
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Students with Disabilities in Life Science Undergraduate Research Experiences: Challenges and Opportunities. Gin LE, Pais D, Cooper KM, Brownell SE. CBE Life Sci Educ. 2022 Jun; 21(2): ar32.
Abstract: Individuals with disabilities are underrepresented in postsecondary science education and in science careers, yet few studies have explored why this…
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: blaser@uw.edu. Event Types: Diversity Equity Inclusion. Information Sessions. Lectures/Seminars.
Thursday, July 30, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
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. 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.
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. 🤩 Accessibility Questions and Conversations Virtual Office Hours (UW Bothell)
Do you have questions about making content accessible? Come and join these virtual office hours to learn how to get started, checking digital content for accessibility, best formats to use, etc.
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/j/95476448968. Location Type: Online. Target Audience: Faculty, Staff. Accessibility Contact: Ana Thompson | thomana@uw.edu | 425.352.3794.
Monday, August 31, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Zoom.
🤩 Accessibility Questions and Conversations Virtual Office Hours (UW Bothell)
Do you have questions about making content accessible? Come and join these virtual office hours to learn how to get started, checking digital content for accessibility, best formats to use, etc.
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/j/95476448968. Location Type: Online. Target Audience: Faculty, Staff. Accessibility Contact: Ana Thompson | thomana@uw.edu | 425.352.3794.
Thursday, September 3, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Zoom.
🖺 PDF Accessibility: Questions, learning and support virtual office hours (UW Bothell)
Do you have questions about PDF document accessibility, remediation or other accessible content options? Join Ana Thompson to learn more about the intricacies of this frequently-used format, ease of use, accessibility (or lack thereof), evaluating your own files, etc.
Bring your files and curiosity se we can explore ways to ensure that content you create or share is accessible to everyone.
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/j/92015862520. Location Type: Online. Target Audience: Faculty, Staff. Accessibility Contact: Ana Thompson | thomana@uw.edu | 425.352.3794.
Friday, September 4, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
Online via Zoom.
🤩 Accessibility Questions and Conversations Virtual Office Hours (UW Bothell)
Do you have questions about making content accessible? Come and join these virtual office hours to learn how to get started, checking digital content for accessibility, best formats to use, etc.
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/j/95476448968. Location Type: Online. Target Audience: Faculty, Staff. Accessibility Contact: Ana Thompson | thomana@uw.edu | 425.352.3794.
Monday, September 7, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Zoom.
🤩 Accessibility Questions and Conversations Virtual Office Hours (UW Bothell)
Do you have questions about making content accessible? Come and join these virtual office hours to learn how to get started, checking digital content for accessibility, best formats to use, etc.
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/j/95476448968. Location Type: Online. Target Audience: Faculty, Staff. Accessibility Contact: Ana Thompson | thomana@uw.edu | 425.352.3794.
Thursday, September 10, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Zoom.
🤩 Accessibility Questions and Conversations Virtual Office Hours (UW Bothell)
Do you have questions about making content accessible? Come and join these virtual office hours to learn how to get started, checking digital content for accessibility, best formats to use, etc.
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/j/95476448968. Location Type: Online. Target Audience: Faculty, Staff. Accessibility Contact: Ana Thompson | thomana@uw.edu | 425.352.3794.
Monday, September 14, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Zoom.
🤩 Accessibility Questions and Conversations Virtual Office Hours (UW Bothell)
Do you have questions about making content accessible? Come and join these virtual office hours to learn how to get started, checking digital content for accessibility, best formats to use, etc.
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/j/95476448968. Location Type: Online. Target Audience: Faculty, Staff. Accessibility Contact: Ana Thompson | thomana@uw.edu | 425.352.3794.
Thursday, September 17, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Zoom.
🖺 PDF Accessibility: Questions, learning and support virtual office hours (UW Bothell)
Do you have questions about PDF document accessibility, remediation or other accessible content options? Join Ana Thompson to learn more about the intricacies of this frequently-used format, ease of use, accessibility (or lack thereof), evaluating your own files, etc.
Bring your files and curiosity se we can explore ways to ensure that content you create or share is accessible to everyone.
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/j/92015862520. Location Type: Online. Target Audience: Faculty, Staff. Accessibility Contact: Ana Thompson | thomana@uw.edu | 425.352.3794.
Friday, September 18, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
Online via Zoom.
🤩 Accessibility Questions and Conversations Virtual Office Hours (UW Bothell)
Do you have questions about making content accessible? Come and join these virtual office hours to learn how to get started, checking digital content for accessibility, best formats to use, etc.
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/j/95476448968. Location Type: Online. Target Audience: Faculty, Staff. Accessibility Contact: Ana Thompson | thomana@uw.edu | 425.352.3794.
Monday, September 21, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 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, September 22, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Zoom.
🤩 Accessibility Questions and Conversations Virtual Office Hours (UW Bothell)
Do you have questions about making content accessible? Come and join these virtual office hours to learn how to get started, checking digital content for accessibility, best formats to use, etc.
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/j/95476448968. Location Type: Online. Target Audience: Faculty, Staff. Accessibility Contact: Ana Thompson | thomana@uw.edu | 425.352.3794.
Thursday, September 24, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Zoom.
🤩 Accessibility Questions and Conversations Virtual Office Hours (UW Bothell)
Do you have questions about making content accessible? Come and join these virtual office hours to learn how to get started, checking digital content for accessibility, best formats to use, etc.
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/j/95476448968. Location Type: Online. Target Audience: Faculty, Staff. Accessibility Contact: Ana Thompson | thomana@uw.edu | 425.352.3794.
Monday, September 28, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Zoom.
🤩 Accessibility Questions and Conversations Virtual Office Hours (UW Bothell)
Do you have questions about making content accessible? Come and join these virtual office hours to learn how to get started, checking digital content for accessibility, best formats to use, etc.
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/j/95476448968. Location Type: Online. Target Audience: Faculty, Staff. Accessibility Contact: Ana Thompson | thomana@uw.edu | 425.352.3794.
Thursday, October 1, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Zoom.