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SUMMARY:UDTS: Information Session on Accessibility Regarding UDTS Guidelines and Templates
DESCRIPTION:In an effort to ensure all websites\, digital platforms\, 
 documents\, audio/video content\, and third-party applications adhere to 
 Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) by April 26\, 2027\, the 
 Assistive Technology Initiative (ATI) at George Mason University has 
 developed the Digital Content Accessibility Action Plan (DCAAP). 
 \n\nBecause our Theses and Dissertations have been electronic documents 
 since 2013\, we at UDTS have been working with our colleagues in ATI to 
 remediate our Word and LaTeX templates so that they are in compliance with 
 WCAG. \n\nIn this informational session\, which will be offered throughout 
 the Fall 2026 Semester\, we will explain upcoming changes to UDTS 
 guidelines and templates\, and we will answer questions and address 
 concerns from our students and faculty. \n\nPlease note: This session will 
 not teach you to use the new Accessible templates\; this session is for 
 informational purposes only. We have attached the new Word templates here\, 
 and you are welcome to view and download them. We will be happy to answer 
 questions about them during this informational session. However\, again: 
 this session is informational ONLY. It is NOT INSTRUCTIONAL. \n\nWe will 
 begin offering instructional sessions for the new Accessible templates in 
 late September 2026. Furthermore\, you can set up one-on-one appointments 
 with us anytime to receive help with the new Accessible 
 templates:\n\n\n	Online appointments with UDTS Coordinator Sally R. Evans: 
 https://gmu.libcal.com/appointments?u=6908 \n	Online or in-person 
 appointments with UDTS Staff Member Hannah M. Thompson: 
 https://gmu.libcal.com/appointments/UDTS_Hannah\n\n\nWe hope you will be 
 able to join us for this information session\, and we appreciate your 
 understanding and patience as we make this shift to more accessible and 
 inclusive materials and resources.\n\nPlease note that this workshop is NOT 
 eligible for TRIP credit.
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Sally Evans":MAILTO:sevans13@gmu.edu
CATEGORIES:Dissertation & Thesis Services, Information Session, UDTS: Accessibility
CONTACT;CN="Sally Evans":MAILTO:sevans13@gmu.edu
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URL:https://gmu.libcal.com/calendar/events/fall2026dayaccessibility
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