Our training classes help members of the University community build skills and expand their awareness of disability and digital accessibility. From overviews to quick practical tips to deep dives, and opportunities to achieve professional certification, we offer training that helps you provide digital information and experiences that are inclusive to people with disabilities. We also offer custom training on topics focused on the needs of your department or group. To keep up between events: Join the #pu_accessibility channel on the Princeton-IT Slack Meet our peers on the Higher Ed Accessibility Slack Upcoming Classes & Events Practical Steps for Creating Accessible Website Content Thursday, November 14, 2024, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Alt Text Best Practices Tuesday, November 19, 2024, 11:30 am – 12:00 pm Practical Steps for Creating Accessible Website Content Wednesday, December 11, 2024, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Private Film Screening: Planet of Snail Friday, December 13, 2024, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm CPACC Accessibility Certification Training (FULL) Wednesday, January 8, 2025 Accessibility Certification CAEC Workshop Thursday, January 16, 2025, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm View All Events Self-paced DubBot Course DubBot Setup & Onboarding This brief online course prepares you to use the DubBot tool to monitor your website for accessibility issues and fix them. It can be completed at your own pace. Certification At Princeton, we have created a welcoming and innovative program to certify staff in any role, whether technical or non-technical. To date, over 165 staff have earned certifications. We believe that everyone can benefit from and apply accessibility knowledge in their work, and we especially encourage those who: Are responsible for supporting people with disabilities Want to create more inclusive experiences Create content Create or manage IT Organize and host meetings Work with students CPACC Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies The CPACC is a foundational professional credential through the International Association of Accessibility Professionals. The certification represents the ability to apply broad, cross-disciplinary conceptual knowledge about disabilities and accessibility. OIT's CPACC training program is cohort-based and is offered in the summer. It includes an online course, three in-person training classes, study sessions, and the exam. Participants should expect to spend 50 hours in the preparation program. The thoroughness of the preparation gives Princeton a high pass rate. Those who do well in the course and practice exam have their certification fees met by the University. Course topics include: Disabilities, challenges and assistive technologies Etiquette Accommodations Universal design Standards and laws Integrating digital accessibility in the organization CPACC classes are open only to members of the University community. Contact us to ask about upcoming cohorts. Maintaining certifications The goal of IAAP’s certification maintenance program is to support your continued growth and development in accessibility. To maintain your CPACC, WAS, or CPWA certification, you must: Earn the required number of continuing accessibility education credits (CAEC). Renew your certification with IAAP every three years. Your department should pay for renewal. What counts as a CAEC? You can earn CAECs in two ways: either by attending professional development activities, or by sharing your accessibility expertise outside your current job function through formal presentations or trainings. You must keep some proof of your attendance and submit your hours to the IAAP. Good examples of CAEC activities Princeton / OIT training classes and events on accessibility Disability Alliance at Princeton Employee Resource Group events (and management) Design & Dessert events that address accessibility Website Wednesday sessions that focus on accessibility Princeton's annual July CAEC workshops Online courses and presentations IAAP Presentation Recordings on YouTube W3C: Introduction to Web Accessibility LinkedIn Learning: Accessibility courses Udacity: Web Accessibility course Deque Accessibility Training Web AIM: Document Accessibility course Level Access: MS Word Accessibility Basics Series Level Access: How to Improve Accessibility for Users with Anxiety Conferences Educause accessibility sessions Accessing Higher Ground axe-con CAT Certificate in Accessibility Testing The CAT is a practical, "how-to" credential, focused on the tools and skills participants need to evaluate and improve the accessibility of the websites and applications they edit, build or manage. Any University employee responsible for content, design or code should find the material relevant and useful. Topics include: How to structure and format content to be compatible with assistive technologies Design considerations for common disabilities, including low vision and colorblindness Helpful tools that can automatically find many common issues How to test interactive elements using a keyboard and screen reader The CAT exam is a demonstration of role-relevant skills rather than rote memorization: each participant is asked to evaluate a sample website, identify its issues, and explain what they would do next in their role. A developer might identify which parts of the code need to be rewritten, while a product owner might explain how they would describe each issue to the vendor. Preparing for the exam involves 6 hours of instruction: Course: Getting Started with Digital Accessibility Course: Practical Steps for Creating Accessible Web Content Workshop: How To Test for Accessibility Participants are encouraged to practice until they feel confident with each DIY testing step and their chosen screen reader before sitting for the exam. Contact us to ask about upcoming cohorts. Custom Classes Custom classes are designed for small groups and departmental staff upon request. Examples of topics previously taught include: Introductory concepts on disability and accessible IT Accessible presentations and documents Accessible online meetings and events Testing your website or application Request a custom class Campus Community Each of these groups regularly host events highlighting digital accessibility: UX Design & Dessert Website Wednesday Disability Alliance at Princeton Employee Resource Group Princeton University Neurodiversity Collective