Tackling Accessibility in the Google Workspace with Grackle on December 11

Tackling Accessibility in the Google Workspace with Grackle

Thursday, December 11, noon - 1 pm

Does the thought of making your Google Docs, Slides, or Sheets accessible feel overwhelming? If you’ve opened the checker and wondered where to begin, you’re not alone. Because accessibility is everyone’s responsibility, having helpful tools like Grackle can make the process smoother. Don't miss this learning opportunity on Thursday, December 11, from noon to 1 p.m. for a friendly, 45-minute session that will demystify Grackle, the accessibility checker for Google Workspace.

In this session, presenters will walk you through how Grackle can simplify your accessibility workflow and support you in creating content that works for all learners. You’ll learn how to:

• See real before-and-after examples that highlight Grackle’s impact
• Understand the most common accessibility issues across Docs, Slides, and Sheets
• Navigate the Grackle interface step-by-step to find and fix errors
• Get answers to your questions during a dedicated Q&A segment

You’ll leave feeling more confident and prepared to use Grackle as part of your accessibility toolkit.

This session is presented by staff from the University's Office for Digital Accessibility (ODA): Luke Kudryashov, Senior Digital Accessibility Analyst and Deputy ADA Coordinator. DM Lavoie, Academic Technologist in ATSS and the ODA. Khaled Musa, Director of the ODA

Registration for this session is required. UMN employees are able to earn 200 Wellbeing Points for attending. Please indicate your interest in receiving points during registration, and a voucher code will be emailed to you after the event.

Article by Karen Matthes, Extension Learning Technologies, klm@umn.edu