Universal Design & Accessible Technology Working Group

The Universal Design & Accessible Technology (UDAT) Working Group is a coalition of professionals from across Arizona State University who recognize the importance of accessible course design and universal design for education.

Projects we’re working on

Checklist for courses

An accessibility checklist for instructors to help build accessible courses and course materials.

ASU Accessibility Awareness Day

We are currently planning the second ASU Accessibility Awareness Day Conference which will be held on November 7, 2024. Attend our next UDAT meeting to stay informed or participate in planning! UDAT meetings are typically held at 10 am on the first Thursday of each month via Zoom.

Next Meeting on January 9th from 10am-11am

The UDAT Working Group meets on the first Thursday of every month at 10am,.

All ASU students, staff, and faculty are welcome. Please see ASU's #accessibility Slack channel for details, meeting agenda, chat, and help. Or subscribe to the ITACCESS@asu.edu mailing list.

Zoom meeting link

Events

A11y Talks: Alt Text and AI

February 28
10:00 am
Online

This month's A11yTalks.com is on "Alt Text and AI." Mike Gifford (He / Him), the Open Standards & Practices Lead at Civic Actions,…

Microsoft - Ability Summit - aka.ms/AbilitySummit - March 18, 2025

Ability Summit

March 18
9:00 am
Online
The 2025 Ability Summit is a free digital event where you will find the latest in AI and accessibility. Everyone is welcome to attend and…
Free virtual conference - axe-con 2025 - February 25-27

axe-con 2025

February 25
12:00 am
Online

Axe-con is the world’s largest digital accessibility conference.