Focus on Files presents: Creating Accessible Documents with Google Accessibility Checker & ADA Compliance Explained
In this webinar learn about Grackle Docs, a tool the Office of Information Technology is exploring that will enable you to easily check your Google Docs, Slides, and Sheets for digital accessibility.
You will also hear about the impact of recent updates to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and pending updates to University policy related to Digital Accessibility. These laws and standards underscore the importance of creating welcoming and inclusive digital spaces for all people who work, study or engage with the University of Minnesota. You'll have a chance to hear how the Office for Digital Accessibility is supporting and advancing the University's goals to reach compliance with WCAG 2.1AA by April 2026.
Presenters:
Christina Mackenzie, Senior Sales Executive, Grackle
Khaled Musa, Director, Office for Digital Accessibility
Enjie Hall, Director and ADA Coordinator, Office for Equity and Diversity
This session explores:
Grackle Docs’ features, like automatically checking for common accessibility issues (e.g., headings, images, alt text, tables).
The importance of accessible documents for inclusivity and legal protection.
Common issues that arise when creating accessible documents (e.g., improper use of headings, image descriptions missing).