Pennsylvania Accessible Material Specialists (PAMS) Network 2026-2027

PAMS Network: Beyond the Accessibility Checker Creating Truly Accessible Digital Content

Session Dates

Friday May 21, 2027 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM - Webinar

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Accessibility checkers are a useful starting point, but creating truly accessible digital content requires a deeper understanding of how individuals with disabilities interact with materials. This session will explore common accessibility barriers that automated tools often miss and highlight advanced remediation strategies for documents, presentations, PDFs, and other instructional resources. Through facilitated discussions and networking, participants will examine real-world examples, discuss complex accessibility challenges, and learn techniques for creating digital materials that are more usable, flexible, and effective for individuals who rely on alternative formats and assistive technology.

Objectives:

• Evaluate digital content for accessibility issues that extend beyond automated accessibility checker results.
• Apply remediation techniques that improve compatibility with screen readers, refreshable braille displays, text-to-speech tools, and other assistive technologies.
• Describe advanced remediation techniques for improving the usability and accessibility of documents, presentations, PDFs, and other digital materials.

 

Target Audience

Material Specialists Reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate individuals who have special needs as addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act and who need assistance at this event. Contact: Richele Herigan, at 717-901-2240, or rherigan@pattan.net.