Accessibility@IOWA: 100 Days of Accessibility: February 5-May 25, 2025

February 5 through May 15, 2025 marks the second annual 100 Days of Accessibility at the University of Iowa. The goal of the 100 Days initiative is to illustrate the ongoing nature of accessibility practice by providing a window of opportunity for individuals and groups to effect real progress in their accessibility journey. Throughout the 100 Days, Accessibility@IOWA offers trainings, workshops, and other resources to increase awareness, develop skills, set goals, and inspire knowledgeable action toward accessibility and inclusion.

100 Days sessions focus on practical approaches to digital accessibility. Pick your track or mix and match sessions on accessible documents, assessment tools, purchasing and procurement strategies, campus accessibility resources, legal/policy obligations, and more. There’s something for everyone during the 100 Days of Accessibility; come find ways to bring accessible practice into your workflow. 

This site contains information on 100 Days events and activities, as well as links to related resources. 

View the complete 100 Days schedule and register for sessions at the University of Iowa Events Calendar 

For more information, email ITAccessibility@uiowa.edu.

100 Days 2025: Events

100 Days of Accessibility Kickoff Event

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 10:30am to 12:00pm
Virtual
Come kick off the second annual 100 Days of Accessibility as we countdown to Global Accessibility Awareness Day, May 15. We'll set a course with workshops, trainings, resources, and what you need to know to make your content accessible to all.

Roles, Rules, and Tools: Core Skills for Digital Accessibility

Friday, February 7, 2025 10:30am to 12:00pm
Virtual
Chances are, you already know many of the Core Skills discussed in this session. Come learn how you can apply what you already know to digital accessibility!

Roles, Rules, and Tools: Using Free Tools to Support Digital Accessibility

Friday, February 14, 2025 10:30am to 12:00pm
Virtual
Learn how you can use freely available tools to check the accessibility of your website, documents, and other tech.

Roles, Rules, and Tools: Accessibility for Web Editors

Friday, February 21, 2025 10:30am to 12:00pm
Virtual
Web accessibility is a cornerstone of our accessibility efforts. Come learn how you can make your web content more accessible for all.

Accessible Document Focus: PDF Session I

Friday, March 7, 2025 10:30am to 12:00pm
Virtual
In the first of two hands-on sessions, we work with source documents — Word, PowerPoint, InDesign and others — to create accessible shareable PDF documents.

Accessible Document Series: PDF Session II

Friday, March 14, 2025 10:30am to 12:00pm
Virtual
PDF Accessibility Part II is hands-on. Participants will apply accessibility tools (Acrobat, PDF Accessibility Checker) to remediate documents for improved accessibility. We'll also explore order, content, and tag tools to better understand three core aspects of more accessible PDFs.