CLOSURE: Central Library will be closed Tuesday, July 21, through Saturday, July 25, while emergency repairs are made to the building’s cooling system. We expect to reopen Monday, July 27. Click for more details on holds, program schedules, and returns during the closure. 

Notice of Public Meeting: Kalamazoo Public Library Board of Trustees | July 27 | 5:30 pm | Central Library/Van Deusen Room. The packet of information for the meeting can be found on the library’s website. 

eLearning linkedin.com

Digital Accessibility for the Modern Workplace

Summary

Technology affects nearly all modern workers. Explore the digital tools and best practices you can use to create a more accessible, inclusive workplace.

The move towards a more digital workplace affects everyone, from newly remote employees to frontline workers. With technology being such a critical part of how we do our jobs, having accessible solutions is essential to providing an inclusive workplace. In this course, join Hector Minto, an accessibility evangelist at Microsoft, as he shares how to use accessibility solutions across your tools and processes. Hector covers the importance of accessibility, as well as how modern trends have brought accessibility to the forefront. He also shares technology solutions for each type of disability and provides best practices for developing more inclusive experiences in your meetings, emails, presentations, and social media posts. After taking this course, you’ll have the tools you need to start creating a work environment that is inclusive. Note: To view a version of this course with audio descriptions, see Digital Accessibility for the Modern Workplace (with Audio Descriptions).

Subjects