We offer training and events to help members of the University community build skills and expand their awareness of disability and digital accessibility. From introductory classes to deep dives into technical topics 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 focuses on the needs of your group. To keep up between events: Join the #pu_accessibility channel on the Princeton-IT Slack Ask to join the Princeton accessibility listserv Meet our peers on the Higher Ed Accessibility Slack Upcoming Classes & Events CPACC Accessibility Certification Training Monday, May 15, 2023, 8:00 am – Thursday, June 22, 2023, 4:00 pm Getting Started with Digital Accessibility Wednesday, June 14, 2023, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Neurodiversity in the Workplace at OIT Tuesday, June 20, 2023, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Speaker Adam Lalor, Ph.D. Vice President of Neurodiversity Research and Innovation and Co-Director of the Center for Neurodiversity, Landmark College Neurodiversity in the Workplace at OIT Tuesday, June 20, 2023, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Speaker Adam Lalor, Ph.D. Vice President of Neurodiversity Research and Innovation and Co-Director of the Center for Neurodiversity, Landmark College Inclusive Online Meetings and Events Wednesday, June 28, 2023, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Alt Text Best Practices Tuesday, July 11, 2023, 11:30 am – 12:00 pm Accessibility Certification Annual CAEC Workshop Wednesday, July 12, 2023, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Accessibility Certification Annual CAEC Workshop Thursday, July 13, 2023, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Practical Steps for Creating Accessible Web Content Thursday, July 20, 2023, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm How To Test for Accessibility Thursday, August 10, 2023, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm View All Events 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 training Campus community Each of these groups regularly host meetups highlighting digital accessibility: UX Design & Dessert Website Wednesday Disability Alliance at Princeton Employee Resource Group Princeton University Neurodiversity Collective Certification 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. At Princeton, we have created a welcoming and innovative program to certify staff in any role, whether technical or non-technical. To date, over 120 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 OIT's 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
