February 11 through May 21, 2026 marks the third 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 a 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.
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100 Days 2026: Events
100 Days of Accessibility Kickoff Event
Feb. 11, 2026, is Day 1 of the third annual 100 Days of Accessibility, presented by Accessibility@IOWA. T.M. Weissenberger will open the 100 Days with the brief presentation, "What is Digital Accessibility (and where can I get some?)." in which he introduces accessibility fundamentals, shares important developments in the digital accessibility landscape, and fields questions about resources, policies, procedures, and all things accessibility. T.M. will also demonstrate some starter practices for...
Roles, Rules, and Tools: Core Skills for Digital Accessibility
Accessibility Focus: Writing Effective ALT Text
Roles, Rules, and Tools: Using Free Tools to Support Digital Accessibility
Accessibility Focus: Document Headings and Structure
Destination PDF: Creating More Accessible PDFs
Destination PDF: Basic PDF Remediation
In Destination PDF: Basic Remediation, we use Acrobat Accessibility Checker to identify and interpret accessibility issues in existing PDF documents. Based on the results of the Accessibility Checker, we will use tools and features in Acrobat to remediate a document for improved accessibility. The goal here is to clear issues from the Acrobat Accessibility Checker and measurably improve the accessibility of our most important PDF documents.
Get ready for 90 minutes of practical, hands-on PDF...