PDA Event: Preparing for April: Developing Workflows & Quick Wins with Web Accessibility
The April 2027 digital accessibility deadline is approaching quickly. If you are feeling overwhelmed by compliance requirements, you aren't alone. The secret to meeting accessibility standards without burning out your staff is shifting from a mindset of panic to one of sustainable progress. Web accessibility isn't a one-and-done project; it is an ongoing process built on small, manageable habits.
Designed specifically for public libraries and smaller academic institutions operating with limited staff and resources, this session breaks down daunting standards into clear, bite-sized action plans. You will learn how to audit your current digital footprint, establish realistic workflows, and secure early "quick wins" that make an immediate impact for your patrons.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the core principles of accessibility in The POUR Framework (Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, Robust) in plain, practical terms:
- Shift your organizational mindset to focus on incremental improvements that prevent compliance panic.
- Discover strategies to build team-wide buy-in and share the responsibility across departments.
- Learn how to audit your website’s content and build workflows that keep future content accessible.
- Get introduced to free and low-cost tools to simplify testing and streamline your everyday tasks.
Presenter:
Craig Hayward is the Digital Accessibility Consultant at UNC Chapel Hill. He brings more than 25 years of experience working in libraries and previously served as the technology librarian at the Library of North Carolina's Accessible Books and Services.
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