Central Rivers AEA is introducing a new digital accessibility plan to help employees learn about creating inclusive digital content and establishing best practices. Digital accessibility is not only a legal requirement, but an obligation to ensure everyone can utilize our products and services. Creating an inclusive digital environment will provide access to our resources and limit barriers while enhancing participation among those we support and serve. Please note that the required training module is for all staff.
REQUIRED: Self-Paced Training Module – This Canvas course will cover topics such as creating accessible documents, images, and videos while ensuring *ADA (Americans with Disability) compliance. Additional modules will cover accessibility within Google Workspace and Zoom. (Please do not try and login with your Google login credentials.) Please confirm your completion of all modules by December 1, 2021.
OPTIONAL: Zoom Help Sessions – Experienced staff will be available during four Zoom sessions to assist employees with questions and completion of the training modules. Registration is not required.
(Two options- either add the event to your calendar via the Calendar Event Link that includes the Zoom link in the event, or go directly to the Zoom link for that help session.)
| Date | Time | Calendar Event Link | Zoom Link |
| September 7th | 3:00-4:30pm | Help Session #1 | Zoom Link #1 |
| September 17th | 8:00-9:30am | Help Session #2 | Zoom Link #2 |
| September 22nd | 3:00-4:30pm | Help Session #3 | Zoom Link #3 |
| September 23rd | 3:00-4:30pm | Help Session #4 | Zoom Link #4 |
Grackle Tip Sheet – Grackle is a Google Workspace add-on that checks digital content for accessibility and helps users remediate issues with a built-in correction tool. Central Rivers AEA has purchased Grackle for our entire domain, and it is currently installed for all users.
If you have any questions or need technical assistance, please contact the Help Desk at 319.273.8231 or helpdesk@centralriversaea.org.