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The Digital Accessibility Liaisons Community of Practice (CoP) invites you to our fall meeting. Registration isÌýavailable on the Digital Accessibility Calendar.

The community welcomes UW students, faculty and staff who are interested in digital accessibility, regardless of role or experience level. Members include educators, communicators, content creators, web and application teams, and others who want to help make UW’s digital experiences more accessible. Participation is flexible and designed to fit alongside your existing responsibilities.

Whether you’re looking for practical guidance, a place to ask questions, or a way to stay informed about accessibility efforts across the University, there’s a place for you in this community.

Learn more about joining the group on the Digital Accessibility Liaisons page.

Digital Accessibility Liaisons Fall Agenda

Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026
Time: 10:00 –11:30 a.m.
Location: Zoom
Registration: Digital Accessibility Liaisons Fall Meeting – October 2026

10:00–1:10 — Opening and welcome
10:10–10:15Ìý— Digital Accessibility Initiative Workstream: Training Team Overview
10:15–10:25— Digital Accessibility Product Review Process with Beth Somerfield and Erik Steen
10:25–10:30 — Break
10:30–11:00 — Little Forest discussion and demo with Gaby de Jongh
11:00–11:15 — Community partners: Working together to build digital accessibility with Aiden Sizemore (College of Education)
11:15–11:25 — Open Q&A to our members: Your input for building our community
11:25–11:30 — Updates & what’s next

Visit the Digital Accessibility Calendar to register for this meeting as well as the Accessible Technology Services Events page for fall quarter workshops.

We hope you’ll join the conversation and be part of advancing digital accessibility at UW.

Members of the UW community are invited to the Digital Accessibility Liaisons Community of Practice (CoP) quarterly meeting on Wednesday, January 21, 10:00-11:30 am. This online gathering is open to anyone interested in advancing digital accessibility at the ÌìÃÀÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½.

As we work towardsÌýtheÌýApril 2026 deadline and beyond, community participation across our units, departments, and campuses is essential to ensuring that accessibility becomes an everyday part of how the UW creates and shares digital content.

This meeting is also a chance to connect with others working to make our digital spaces accessible to all. Whether you’re just getting started, supporting accessibility as part of your role, or leading efforts within your unit, the Digital Liaisons CoP offers a space to learn from colleagues, share challenges and successes, and build relationships that make this work more sustainable and effective over time.

Event info

Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Time: 10:00–11:30 a.m.

Location: Zoom


Registration link:ÌýDigital Accessibility Liaisons Meeting – January 2026

Agenda

10:00–10:10Ìý— Opening and Welcome

10:10–10:40 — Learn about ±«°Â’s proposed Digital Accessibility Administrative Policy Statement (APS)

10:40–10:45Ìý— Break

10:45–11:10Ìý— Community Partners: Working together to build digital accessibility

Featuring:

• UW School of Public Health
• UWIT Accessibility Initiative

11:10–11:20 — Updates: news, resources, and ongoing efforts from across UWÌýcampuses

11:20–11:30Ìý—ÌýWhat’sÌýnext & closing message

Visit theÌýDigital Accessibility CalendarÌýto register for this and other events.

We look forward to connecting with you and continuing to build a more inclusive and accessible UW!

Resources

Digital accessibility training options
Build accessible
Tools: web and course accessibility checkers
AccessibilityÌýbasics:Ìýtechniques, guides, and checklists
DigitalÌýaccessibility policies, standards, and guidelines
UW digital accessibility offices and services

The Digital Accessibility Liaisons Community of Practice (CoP) invites you to our fall meeting, which is open to anyone interested in advancing digital accessibility at UW. Interested in becoming a Digital Accessibility Liaison? Visit the Digital Accessibility Liaisons webpage.

First established in 2017, and relaunching this month, the Digital Accessibility Liaisons CoP is a great opportunity to connect with colleagues across UW who are working to advance digital accessibility, share knowledge, and prepare for the April 2026 deadline and beyond. Your participation helps ensure that accessibility isn’t just a requirement, but a cornerstone of ±«°Â’s digital future.

Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Time: 2:00–3:30 PM
Location: Zoom
Register on the

Agenda

• Welcome new and existing members – Learn about the purpose of this CoP and how we can help each other advance accessibility at UW.
• DOJ Title II Rule – Understand the scope of the updated rule and what the April 2026 deadline means for UW.
• Orientation to the – A walk-through of channels, resources, and how we’ll use Teams for collaboration.
• Key Resources:Ìý
  • ±«°Â’s Digital Accessibility website – Guidance on the DOJ rule, ±«°Â’s initiative, and practical steps you can take now.
  • ±«°Â’s Digital Accessibility Calendar – Find meetups and special events across UW campuses.
  • UW-IT’s Accessible Technology site – Tools and resources for creating accessible technology.
  • Teaching@±«°Â’s – Resources for creating accessible course materials, including using tools such as UDOIT and TidyUP.
  • ±«°Â’s training opportunities – Access to Deque U’s extensive accessibility training library.
  • UW-IT’s DubBot Web Accessibility Checker – An accessibility checker for websites that helps identify issues that could exclude people with disabilities.
• Why digital accessibility matters – Comparing inaccessible vs. accessible websites, with a closer look at DubBot in action.
• Upcoming events and efforts – Stay connected with what’s next in the accessibility landscape.
• Q&A – Share ideas and ask questions.

This CoP was created to enable digital accessibility across UW by supporting one another through shared knowledge, best practices, solutions, and tools. Visit the Digital Accessibility calendar to register for this and other events. We look forward to connecting with you!