About this Event
Digital Accessibility Quick Wins
30-minute mini sessions. One topic. Immediate impact.
About the series
Short on time but want to make your digital content more accessible?
Accessibility (A11y) Quick Wins are focused, practical 30-minute mini sessions designed to help anyone improve digital accessibility fast—without overwhelm.
Each session zeroes in on one high-impact topic and shows common mistakes and simple fixes across web pages, documents, and PDFs. No prior accessibility expertise required.
Every session includes a curated list of resources for deeper exploration, tailored to different roles and the products you’re creating—web content, documents, and PDFs—so you can go further when it makes sense for your work.
Perfect for anyone who communicates digitally, regardless of role or technical background.
Mini session schedule
February 2026
A11y Quick Wins: Headings
Tuesday, February 10 · 3:00–3:30 PM
Learn how to use headings to create clear structure for screen reader users and improve readability for everyone—on web pages, in documents, and in PDFs. Covers heading levels, common mistakes, and quick fixes you can apply immediately.
A11y Quick Wins: Links
Wednesday, February 18 · 2:00–2:30 PM
Learn how to write clear, descriptive links that make sense out of context across web, documents, and PDFs. See how assistive technologies announce links and how better link text improves usability.
A11y Quick Wins: Images & Alt Text
Monday, February 23 · 11:00–11:30 AM
Understand when images need alt text and how to write it effectively for web content, documents, and PDFs. Covers decorative images, informative images, and common pitfalls.
A11y Quick Wins: Lists
Friday, February 27 · 10:00–10:30 AM
Learn how to use proper list formatting so content is announced correctly by assistive technology across web, documents, and PDFs. Covers ordered vs. unordered lists and common formatting errors.
March 2026
A11y Quick Wins: Tables
Monday, March 9 · 3:00–3:30 PM
Learn when tables are appropriate and how to structure them accessibly for web pages, documents, and PDFs. Covers headers, scope, and common mistakes to avoid.
A11y Quick Wins: Color & Contrast
Monday, March 16 · 10:00–10:30 AM
Understand why color contrast matters and how to check it quickly for web, documents, and PDFs. Learn how to avoid relying on color alone to convey meaning.
A11y Quick Wins: Text & Readability
Wednesday, March 25 · 3:00–3:30 PM
Learn how font size, spacing, formatting, and plain language impact accessibility across web, documents, and PDFs—and what you can improve in minutes.
April 2026
A11y Quick Wins: Media Basics
Wednesday, April 1 · 3:00–3:30 PM
Get the essentials for accessible audio and video used on web pages, in documents, and in PDFs. Covers captions, transcripts, and planning for accessible media.
A11y Quick Wins: Testing Basics
Tuesday, April 14 · 2:00–2:30 PM
Learn simple ways to spot accessibility issues before publishing web content, documents, and PDFs. Covers quick keyboard checks, built-in tools, and realistic expectations for automated testing.
Format & expectations
Have questions?
Reach out to digitalaccessibility@rochester.edu.
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