Experts at the Center of Excellence in Nonvisual Accessibility offer training events to share best practices in web accessibility and access technology. Below is a list of the events by date. We host conferences, seminars, and accessibility boutiques.
Accessibility Boutiques and CENA seminars are offered by the National Federation of the Blind thanks to the support of state of Maryland through the Nonvisual Accessibility Initiative grant administered by the Maryland Department of Disabilities.
Document Accessibility: Word, Google Docs, PDF
January 28, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. eastern via Zoom
From students to professionals to friends in our community, digital documents are shared daily, and it is important for accessibility to be incorporated into the documents we create. Learn some of the basic but powerful techniques experts use every day to build accessibility into their documents. Join the National Federation of the Blind Center of Excellence in Nonvisual Accessibility on January 28, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. eastern via Zoom to learn how to make your documents accessible for all. We will cover:
- The basics of document accessibility
- Using these tools with a screen reader
- How to check your document for accessibility
Register for the Document Accessibility boutique today.
How to Engineer an AI Prompt
February 25, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. eastern via Zoom
AI tools are becoming ubiquitous in our lives as technology rapidly advances. To get the most out of these tools, it is important to ask the questions the right way. This practice of properly communicating what you want to an AI model, called prompt engineering, is crucial for making sure you get the information you are looking for as efficiently as possible. Join the National Federation of the Blind Center of Excellence in Nonvisual Accessibility on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. -3:30 p.m. eastern via Zoom to learn how you can get the most out of your use of AI. We will cover:
- Why prompt engineering is important
- How to craft a good prompt
- The effects of different phrasing on AI responses
- Real examples of how this can be useful in daily life
Register for the How to Engineer an AI Prompt boutique today.
More Information
Review previous events, trainings, and accessibility boutiques on the Accessibility Boutiques and Seminars Archive page.
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