
January 2022
Checking Document Accessibility
While properly constructed tags are essential for an accessible PDF, tags alone are not enough. Some accessibility checkers review only tags while others also check hidden aspects of the document to ensure they are fully accessible. Because these checkers can only check against a list of digital defaults, human inspection is also a very important part of the remediation process.
This one-hour webinar will review the most commonly used accessibility checkers currently available when creating accessible PDF documents, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Professional and the online PDF Accessibility Checker (PAC 3.0).
Find out more »Introduction to Website Accessibility
Many people have difficulty understanding what is meant by ‘website accessibility’ and how this is achieved. This webinar will give you an understanding of how people with various disabilities access your website and how websites can be made accessible.
Find out more »February 2022
Accessible Graphic Design
Do you want to create reports, marketing material, and everyday documents that are accessible? Get tips on the best and most accessible design choices - from choosing colours and fonts, to ensuring documents are accessible to assistive technology users. You will learn what is required to create accessible materials that work for a wider range of users and see examples of accessible and inaccessible design choices.
Find out more »Writing Alt Text for Accessibility
Including alternative text in digital documents, websites, and mobile apps is a requirement of the Website Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and is essential to making your website accessible. In this webinar we will review how and when to apply alternative text.
Find out more »March 2022
Accessible Word Documents
This hands-on, virtual training session (Part 1) is designed to clearly explain how to create an accessible document using Microsoft Word. It will demonstrate converting documents to PDF format and examine the required structure for assistive technologies.
Find out more »Accessible InDesign Documents (Level 1)
In this hands-on, virtual training we cover in depth topics of making accessible content in InDesign, followed up by using Acrobat Professional. This course covers the core InDesign concepts of text formatting, graphics and working with navigational and digital device reflow features to include all users who require an accessible PDF.
Find out more »Under Armour Spring Run-Off
Established in 1978, the Under Armour Spring Run-Off is an event steeped in tradition. As the annual kick-off of the Canada Running Series, this event celebrates the return of spring in Toronto’s beautiful High Park, welcoming runners of all ages to participate. With a focus on family-friendly fitness, you can choose from 8 km, 5 km, and Kids Run distances and can complete your race in-person or virtually. New this year, the Thaw-Out Thirteen gives participants the option to complete…
Find out more »Accessible PDF Documents
In this virtual, hands-on training you will learn how to make accessible PDFs, including complex content and handling PDFs when no source document is available.
Find out more »April 2022
Advanced Accessible InDesign (Level 2)
This course covers a collection of key concepts and tasks of laying out and fixing content and some clever workarounds to ensure a better end user experience with assistive technologies (ATs). This is Level 2 of our Accessible InDesign training.
Find out more »21K de Montreal
The 21K de Montréal is Canada Running Series’ flagship event in Québec. This iconic race for Montréal’s vibrant running community is welcoming participants back to the scenic routes of Parc Jean-Drapeau in April 2022! During the 2021 virtual event, participants raised over $494,000 for 44 charities through the Charity Challenge, and we have even bigger goals this year! As we return to in-person racing, we remain committed to our mission of “building community through running.” Whether you are looking for…
Find out more »Accessible Word Documents
This hands-on, virtual training session (Part 1) is designed to clearly explain how to create an accessible document using Microsoft Word. It will demonstrate converting documents to PDF format and examine the required structure for assistive technologies.
Find out more »Accessible InDesign Documents (Level 1)
In this hands-on, virtual training we cover in depth topics of making accessible content in InDesign, followed up by using Acrobat Professional. This course covers the core InDesign concepts of text formatting, graphics and working with navigational and digital device reflow features to include all users who require an accessible PDF.
Find out more »Accessible PDF Documents
In this virtual, hands-on training you will learn how to make accessible PDFs, including complex content and handling PDFs when no source document is available.
Find out more »May 2022
New in Website Accessibility – WCAG 2.1 and Beyond
This one-hour webinar will cover the recent changes to the WCAG and outline the aspects that will and will not change as a result of this refresh. Participants will gain knowledge about the goals of the new standard and the 17 new success criteria that have been added to the standard to support these goals.
Find out more »ASL Storytelling Tour
The Toronto Biennial of Art (the Biennial/TBA) is Canada’s leading visual arts event focused exclusively on contemporary art from around the world. For 10 weeks every two years, local and international artists transform Toronto and surrounding regions with artworks, talks, and performances that reflect local contexts and pressing issues of our time. The Biennial offers 72 days of free, citywide programs that aim to inspire individuals, bridge communities, and contribute to global conversations from a variety of perspectives. The Biennial…
Find out more »June 2022
Mobile Accessibility 2.1
In this introduction to mobile accessibility participants will gain understanding of the hardware and software available to enhance mobile accessibility, how the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) can be applied to mobile and the ways in which people with disabilities interact with different types of mobile technology.
Find out more »Strategies for Website Accessibility
This webinar provides a technical introduction to creating accessible content. Participants will receive an in-depth overview of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, AODA requirements, and how conformance can be achieved. This webinar will also cover a list of practical tools for assessing and implementing accessibility.
Find out more »Auditing Your Website for Accessibility
This hands-on workshop will give participants the knowledge and tools required to gauge the accessibility of web content. The session will cover an in-depth overview of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, provide information on assessing each success-criterion, and include a hands-on exercise where participants will get a chance to review a website or document against WCAG 2.0 using a three-step approach along with simplified checklists.
Find out more »Vancouver Half Marathon 5K
Whether you’re looking for a serious challenge or a fun activity for the whole family, the Vancouver Half Marathon & 5K will keep you moving. Participants can choose to run in-person or virtual options in the 21K, 5K, and 1K Kids Run or challenge themselves to complete our new Threepeat Challenge (In-Person 21K + Virtual 10K + Virtual 5K). Featuring designs inspired by iconic West Coast landscapes & landmarks, all participants will receive an ASICS souvenir shirt, finisher’s medal &…
Find out more »Web Accessibility for Content Managers
It can sometimes be challenging to know what accessibility efforts can be implemented on a content level vs. those that are dependent on the platform where your content exists. In this 60-minute webinar, we will differentiate between platform and content level issues and dive deeper into techniques you can use to make your content more accessible.
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