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X-WR-CALNAME:Digital Accessibility Fix-a-Thon
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DESCRIPTION:Small fixes can have big impacts.\n\nBy April 24\, 2026\, Marsh
 all needs to comply with  federal digital accessibility standards\, and we
  are here to support you! Join us for a day of quick-fix workshops and dro
 p-in help sessions\, hosted by Marshall Online\, Marshall University Infor
 mation Technology (MUIT)\, Blackboard\, and Adobe.\n\nThis event will be b
 oth in-person and on Teams. \n\nDrop-In Help Table: 1-4pm outside Drinko 3
 49 to get one-on-one accessibility help.\n\nNote: Limited seats for lunch.
  If you are planning to attend lunch\, from 12-1 in Drinko 349\, please RS
 VP to reserve your spot. \n\n \n\nFULL SCHEDULE\n\nDrop into sessions as y
 our schedule allows.\n\n9-9:50 Fix and Fuel Coffee Bar\, Welcome to the Fi
 x-a-Thon! (Academic Affairs and Marshall Online)Enjoy coffee and refreshme
 nts while we discuss federal digital accessibility standards and how to ge
 t the most out of the Fix-a-Thon.\n\n10-10:50 Microsoft: Built-In Accessib
 ility Meets AI Assistance (Jimil Vineyard\, Tech Ed Training Manager\, MUI
 T): Learn how to use Microsoft's core accessibility tools\, including Copi
 lot\, and strengthen accuracy through human oversight.\n\n11-11:50 Adobe A
 ccessibility Tools (Dan Armstrong\, Adobe Senior Solutions Consultant and 
 Katie McGuffey\, Marshall Applications Systems Analyst): Learn new and exc
 iting ways to integrate Adobe Accessibility tools into your workflow. Find
  out more about Adobe Acrobat's Accessibility tools.\n\n12-1 Blackboard Al
 ly Quick Wins: Lunch and Learn (Eddie Randall\, Blackboard Senior Solution
 s Engineer): Learn Blackboard Ally quick fixes for challenging tables\, PD
 Fs\, and alt text. Lunch hosted by Blackboard (seats limited).\n\n1-2 Paus
 e and Paws: Accessibility 1:1 Help (Marshall Online\, MU Info Tech\, MU Pa
 ws) Drop in for quick one-on-one help. Pet a therapy dog. Repeat.\n\n2-2:2
 0 Accessibility vs. Accommodations (Stephanie Ballou\, Director of Office 
 of Accessibility and Accommodations) Learn how our office supports digital
  accessibility\, the difference between accommodations and broader access\
 , and how to know when a student needs an EEAAP.\n\n2:20-3:00 Don't Panic:
  Just-in-Time Tips (Dr. Jamie Warner\, Interim Assistant Director of Cente
 r for Teaching and Learning) Not sure where to begin? This session walks t
 hrough high-impact accessibility fixes using a just-in-time checklist.\n\n
 3:15-4:00 PreTeXt for Accessible Mathematics (Dr. Stephen Deterding\, Assi
 stant Professor of Math and Physics) Learn how to create and convert docum
 ents with mathematical equations and formulas to accessible HTML\, PDF\, a
 nd even Braille. Participants should create a free account at www.github.c
 om prior to the workshop.\n\n4:00-4:30 From Fix-Its to Habits (Marshall On
 line and MU Information Technology) We'll summarize resources from the day
  and answer questions.
LOCATION:Drinko Library and Information Center\, 349
SUMMARY:Digital Accessibility Fix-a-Thon
URL;VALUE=URI:https://events.marshall.edu/event/digital-accessibility-fix-a
 -thon
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Conferences
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