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Accessibility for Designers Workshops

Meggan Van Harten RGD, Davide Dorigo

NOV 01 | 9:00 - 4:00 PM

George Brown College School of Design

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Register here for one or both of the workshops. 

Workshop 1: Accessible Design Essentials (9 AM to 12 PM)

In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the fundamental principles of accessible design using Adobe Creative Cloud and other readily available tools. We’ll take a dive into how Good Design is Accessible. This is a beginner-friendly workshop!

Key takeaways include:
Colour Contrast: Understand how to choose colour combinations that are accessible to all.
Table Structuring: How to make tables more accessible.
Captioning: Learn how to provide captions for multimedia content.
Alternative Text: Master the art of creating meaningful image descriptions.
Semantic Structure: Dive into the importance of structuring your content for screen readers and assistive technology.
Implementation and Testing: Explore practical methods for implementing accessibility features and testing them.
Q&A Session: Get answers to your specific accessibility challenges.

Workshop 2: Creating Accessible PDFs (1 to 4 PM)

Take a deep dive into PDF accessibility and improve your document workflow. How you can start early in the process with accessible design thinking to result in more accessible PDFs. This workshop is for users who are comfortable with InDesign who are looking to make their documents more accessible.

In this workshop, you’ll learn:
When to Use PDFs: Explore scenarios where PDFs are the right choice, and when to consider alternatives.
Building Accessible Documents in Adobe InDesign: Prepare your documents with accessibility in mind for easier wins.
Validating your work: Testing and touching up your work with tools you have available to you in Adobe Acrobat.
Q&A Session: Get answers to your specific accessibility challenges.

Join us to equip yourself with the skills and knowledge to make your designs more accessible and inclusive.

Members
Full-day: $375 + Tax
Half-day: $225 + Tax

Non-Members
Full-day: $450 + Tax
Half-day: $275 + Tax

Speaker

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    Meggan Van Harten RGD

    Partner & Strategic Leader at Design de Plume

    • Nov 01 | Accessibility for Designers Workshops
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    Davide Dorigo Prov. RGD

    Designer & Accessibility Advocate at Design de Plume

    • Nov 01 | Accessibility for Designers Workshops
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