Digital Accessibility Webinar Library

Join the CAHNRS web team for a digital accessibility webinar the third Tuesday of every month at 10:00 a.m. Most webinars will be recorded and made accessible.

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Past Webinars

Important Note

Some webinars listed below were recorded before recent changes to state, federal, and WSU policies. For up-to-date information on laws and policies related to Digital Accessibility, please visit the WSU Policies page.

Introduction to Accessible Documents:
April 2026

This webinar covers how to create an accessible Word document, proper procedures for saving Word documents as PDFs, and methods to test and address accessibility issues. View Introduction to Accessible Documents (with audio descriptions).

How to Make Charts and Graphs Accessible: March 2026

This training covered why accessible design in graphs and charts was important, addressed common errors and their solutions, and provided guidance on creating effective alternative text. View Make Charts & Graphs Accessible (with audio descriptions).

Accessible PowerPoint Presentations:
February 2026

The webinar focuses on accessible presentations, emphasizes their importance, and reviews legal and policy requirements. Attendees learn accessibility best practices, analyze examples of inaccessible content, and use the built-in accessibility checker. View Make your PowerPoint Accessible (with audio descriptions).

A Deep Dive into PDF Accessibility:
November 2025

This advanced training provides a comprehensive review of essential accessibility components for creating accessible PDFs, including methods for testing, tagging, remediation, and the implementation of effective tools. Featured resources include the PAC 2024 tool, Adobe Acrobat, and a custom checklist designed to ensure thorough completion of all required steps. View A Deep Dive into PDF Accessibility (with audio descriptions).

Introduction to PDF Accessibility:
October 2025

This webinar provides an introductory training on the core principles of PDF accessibility. View Introduction to PDF Accessibility (with audio descriptions).

Digital Accessibility Core Concepts
February 2025

This training covered why accessible design in graphs and charts was important, addressed common errors and their solutions, and provided guidance on creating effective alternative text.

Digital Accessibility 101:
January 2025

This video explains digital accessibility, covers Washington State University’s policies and related guidelines, outlines ADA exceptions, and provides resources and training for making content accessible.