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Publications

 2025 Webinar Schedule

3 S's for Autism: AT for Sensory, Social Skills, and Behavior Supports
​May 21, 2025

1pm – 2pm

​Join us for this webinar as we dive into different assistive technologies to address some general symptoms of autism including hypo- or hypersensitivity, to assist with behavioral regulation and executive functioning skills, and AT to assist with social skills and play.

Basic PDF Accessibility
​May 21, 2025

1pm-2pm

​Adobe PDFs are ubiquitous online.  It's vital that these be made accessible but it can be a challenge if you've never done so.  This webinar will explain how Adobe PDFs are structured for accessibility, what can be done to make them so in Acrobat Pro, and what alternatives there are if you don't have that software.

Email and Newsletter Accessibility
​June 18, 2025

1 pm – 2 pm


​Digital accessibility is increasingly becoming a priority in the workplace; however, the accessibility of emails and newsletters is often overlooked. In this session, we will provide a brief overview of basic digital accessibility best practices and how to apply them to email and newsletter platforms such as Constant Contact to ensure that all communications you send out are readable for everyone.

A Beginners Guide to 3D Printing Assistive Technology
​June 25, 2025

1pm – 2pm


​3D printing makes it possible for you to find, augment and create all kinds of devices to make life easier for yourself and those around you, but how do you get started? Join us to learn about the whole process from buying or otherwise accessing a printer, to understanding the needed software, to finding and designing your own digital files to tangibly bringing your objects to life.

Accessible Presentations



​July 16, 2025

1pm – 2pm


​This webinar will cover how to create accessible slide decks, host an accessible webinar room, and how to tailor language to be descriptive during a presentation.

Accessibility in Chromebooks: AT in the OS




​August 20, 2025

1pm – 2pm


This webinar will cover the accessibility features of the Chromebook in preparation for the new school year.