AiiCE Book Club: Interface Frictions: How Digital Debility Reshapes Our Bodies
AiiCE is excited to announce our next book club! We’re looking forward to reading Interface Frictions: How Digital Debility Reshapes Our Bodies by Neta Alexander.
The book club will be held on Thursdays, October 22nd, 2026 through November 5th at 10-11 am PST (1-2 pm EST).
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!
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. Indicate that you’d like a book voucher on your registration.
Important note: When you register for this book club, you only need to register once. You will not need to register for each session individually. If you would like to receive calendar invitations, select the option to have them sent to you at the end of the registration…
Event interval: Ongoing event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/95374768887. Accessibility Contact: doit@uw.edu. Event Types: Meetings. Target Audience: Anyone interested in accessibility in computing education.
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
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, November 6, 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, November 9, 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, November 13, 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, November 16, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Zoom.
AccessComputing Webinar: Take a Tour of Tech Unlimited's LEV
We invite you to join an upcoming webinar hosted by AccessComputing on Wednesday, November 18th, from 11am PT (2pm EST) to 12pm PT (3pm EST).
Abstract: Tech Unlimited (TU, formerly Tech Kids Unlimited) is an educational non-profit that designs programs for students who learn and think differently and we are honored to share our latest project, LEV. LEV is a new free library of ready-to-use art and tech lessons that TU developed with a team of educators and social workers, to meet the needs of our neurodiverse students. LEV stands for Learning, Exploration, and Versatility and is grounded in established frameworks and pedagogies, including Social Emotional Learning, Universal Design for Learning, and Project-Based Learning. For this webinar, we will introduce the tools of LEV, provide background on our intentions and decisions regarding the curriculum design, and explore how we've included TU's "Best Practices." We are also excited to share a brief on the lessons learned this summer during curriculum…
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/95140695622. Accessibility Contact: accesscomp@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Zoom.
Autumn Accessibility POP Session 5: 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!
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, November 18, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Zoom (see registration link).
For more info visit washington.zoom.us. 🖺 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, November 20, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
Online via Zoom.
CANCELLED - 🤩 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, November 23, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
UW Web Accessibility and Usability Meetup
UW Web Accessibility and Usability 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, November 24, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Zoom (see link below).
CANCELLED - 🖺 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, November 27, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
🤩 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, November 30, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Zoom.
Autumn Accessibility POP Session 6: Accessibility Checkers
Today we're focusing on Accessibility Checkers. 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, December 2, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Zoom (see registration link).
For more info visit washington.zoom.us. 🖺 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, December 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, December 7, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Zoom.
Accessibility Lunch & Learn: Prepping Ahead with TidyUP!
Many instructors know that TidyUP is a good tool for identifying and removing outdated files and other content from their courses, but did you know you can also use it to proactive plan ahead of Winter quarter or Spring quarter?
We are pleased to welcome Aiden Sizemore and Kristen Guerra from the College of Education to talk about leveraging TidyUP in course prep. You will also learn how TidyUp helps improve the accessibility remediation scope in Ally and UDOIT, both of which are the most common tools instructors rely on to get their courses ready.
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: Information Sessions.
Tuesday, December 8, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Zoom (please see registration link below).
For more info visit washington.zoom.us. Autumn Accessibility POP Session 7: Accessibility and Library Resources (NEW topic!)
Today we're focusing on digital accessibility and library resources. 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, December 9, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Zoom (see registration link).
For more info visit washington.zoom.us. CANCELLED - 🖺 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, December 11, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
CANCELLED - 🤩 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, December 14, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Autumn Accessibility POP Session 8: Basic Accessibility in Excel (NEW topic!)
Today we're focusing on basic accessibility in Excel. 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, December 16, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Zoom (see registration link).
For more info visit washington.zoom.us. CANCELLED - 🖺 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, December 18, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.