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SUMMARY:Digital Accessibility with Emma MacLean\, CPACC
DESCRIPTION:The ways you communicate directly with your audiences – on social media\, through email\, on your website\, and in your printed materials – can say a lot about your commitment to accessibility. In this practical\, interactive training\, we’ll explore how you can reach a wider audience with accessible marketing content. Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies Emma MacLean will lead you through context and best practices for making your online presence accessible and building trust with disabled audiences. Participants will interact in the chat and utilize a range of testing tools to create alt text\, test color contrast\, and write captions\, link text\, and plain language guides. You will come away with actionable ways you can make your content more accessible and free resources to keep learning! \nThis session is ideal for marketing managers and content creators interested in reaching to disabled audiences. But\, anybody who uses a computer to create content – whether that’s social media posts\, emails\, or anything in between – is welcome to join us and learn something new! \nAdvanced registration is required. Registration will close on Thursday February 5th at 5pm. \nAccessibility at this session: \n\nAutomated Open Captioning will be provided.\nASL interpretation will be arranged as requested by registrants.\nIf you have additional access needs\, please let us know!\n\nWebsite: https://ableensemble.com/event/digital-accessibility-feb26/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/digital-accessibility-with-emma-maclean-cpacc/
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SUMMARY:HCL Art/Access Lab: Open Lab | Tsehaye Hébert and Terri Lynne Hudson at Experimental Station
DESCRIPTION:Art/Access Lab: Open Lab provides artists in the disability community an affinity space for artists to share emerging projects\, test ideas\, and gain perspective on their work through community exchange. \nAttendees are invited to support the creative process by first experiencing emerging projects that are in the development phase\, then participating in a moderated conversation that delves into that work. Guided by the needs of the artist\, this conversation may explore the themes presented in the work\, invite the audience to ask questions and share critique\, or the artist may ask questions to the audience regarding their experience of the work. \n*Hybrid Event* Attend in person or via Zoom \nDoors at 1:30pm\nEvent starts at 2:00pm\nEvent ends at 4:00pm \nAccessibility: ASL interpreted\, open captions\, sensory friendly\, virtual or in-person. \nhttps://highconceptlabs.org/events/art-access-lab-october-2025
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/hcl-art-access-lab-open-lab-tsehaye-hebert-and-terri-lynne-hudson-at-experimental-station/
LOCATION:Experimental Station\, 6100 S Blackstone Ave\, Chicago\, 60637\, United States
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SUMMARY:Taming the Anxious Brain with Nature in Mind
DESCRIPTION:During these stressful times\, join The Morton Arboretum for an insightful online webinar for those interested in creating inclusive\, wellness-centered experiences outdoors. Led by Dr. Heidi Schreiber-Pan\, an expert in nature-based therapy\, this session will explore practical\, nature-inspired approaches to managing anxiety and stress. Dr. Schreiber-Pan will share effective\, research-based strategies to help people understand their minds and take actionable steps toward a balanced\, fulfilling life through connecting with nature. \nThis session provides tangible tools and real-life success stories that can empower participants to bring nature-wellness strategies into their own lives and inspire others in their communities. Together\, we’ll uncover accessible ways to enhance mental well-being through nature-inspired techniques\, providing lasting benefits for individuals and communities alike. \nThis live\, online program will be held via Zoom\, with links sent to registered participants. \nAccessibility: Virtual \nhttps://mortonarb.org/explore/activities/adult-programs/taming-the-anxious-brain-with-nature-in-mind/ \n 
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/taming-the-anxious-brain-with-nature-in-mind/
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SUMMARY:Loud and Proud! Maximizing Your Accessibility Info for Guests
DESCRIPTION:Event Description: A cultural institution’s website is often the first point of contact for guests with disabilities. Are the bathrooms accessible? Where are the elevators? Can services like sign language interpretation be requested\, and if so\, how? Join Cultural Access Collaborative as we examine how to offer practical and sustainable information to guests about your organization’s accessibility. \nEvent Date: Wednesday\, November 8 \nEvent Time: 12:00 noon to 1:00 PM Central Time \nWho Should Attend: Audience facing staff at your organization\, or anyone interested or involved in guest relations. \nLocation: Zoom. Registered participants will receive a Zoom Meeting Link via email 24 hours prior to the event. Please be sure to check your Spam/Junk Mail filter for the email. \nProgram Accessibility: Real-Time Captioning and Sign Language Interpretation will be provided. Please complete the accommodation request field found in the event registration form or call 773-203-5039 to request other access services. \nCost: FREE. While this program is free\, a $5 suggested donation helps to cover programming costs to ensure Cultural Access Collaborative’s mission is achievable and accessible to all. You may make a tax deductible online donation to the Collab at any time. \nRegistration: Join us by completing this event registration form! Note that registrations will close on November 7 at 11:55 PM. In case of technical difficulties\, please email info@CulturalAccessCollab.org for assistance.
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/loud-and-proud-maximizing-your-accessibility-info-for-guests-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
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