October 1, 2024 - Creating a Digital Accessibility Plan
Do you know how to create a digital accessibility plan? Neither did Jesse Loesberg, until he took on the role of Digital Accessibility Program Manager for the Library! Learn how Jesse leveraged the consent decree with the Department of Justice into a framework for managing the accessibility of the Library's entire web presence, from open-source like Drupal and WordPress to third-party vendor applications. He'll discuss how he identified the "easy wins", his approach to communicating with stakeholders, and his ultimate vision for a fully accessible internet.
Presenter: Jesse Loesberg, Web Designer, Library Communications
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November 5, 2024 - Jumping in and moving the elephant: Adventures in change management
It's been a whirlwind of a year for the first digital accessibility specialist for the College of Engineering! In Jane's talk, she'll share her experiences and what she's learned this year in trying to build accessibility awareness and skills at Berkeley Engineering.
Presenter: Jane Lee, Digital Accessibility Specialist, Berkeley Engineering
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February 4, 2025 - Accessibility round table discussion
What is it like to be a digital accessibility professional here at UC Berkeley? What are the challenges, joys, frustrations, and rewards? This round table discussion will feature four people from different departments who spend their days in the accessibility trenches. Come hear what they have to say about their daily work.
Panelists:
Jesse Loesberg - Web Designer, Library Communications
Michelle Fredricks - Web Designer, Student Affairs Communications
Ozkar Alvarez - Applications Programmer, Student Affairs Communications
Moderator: Abigail Hines, Senior Content Strategist, Student Affairs Communications
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May 6, 2025 - An Update From the Digital Accessibility Program
What's the DAP up to these days? What's going on with the DOJ consent decree? What's the future of accessibility compliance at Berkeley? Come hear about the "State of the DAP."
Presenter: Suzanne Harrison, Director, Digital Accessibility Program
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May 15, 2025 - Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)
10 - 11:30am - Visit the GAAD website for the agenda and registration.