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Your layout might look perfect — but assistive technology doesn’t see your slides, text boxes, or columns the way you do...
11/19/2025

Your layout might look perfect — but assistive technology doesn’t see your slides, text boxes, or columns the way you do. When the reading order isn’t set correctly, screen readers can jump around the page, making your message confusing or impossible to follow.

A 2023 survey found that fewer than 11% of tested PDFs included even basic accessibility features like tagging. Setting a logical reading order ensures everyone experiences your message in the right sequence.

Learn practical, hands-on ways to make your documents accessible in our self-paced Document Accessibility Training Series.
🔗 Register here: https://web.cvent.com/event/d9c4aaac-0aac-438d-b18a-2bcf46e3747f/summary?RefId=DATSHome

📊 Statistic source: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/leap.1581

Your color palette might look perfect on your screen — but if there isn’t enough contrast between text and background, s...
11/17/2025

Your color palette might look perfect on your screen — but if there isn’t enough contrast between text and background, some readers can’t see it clearly.
86% of tested home pages failed contrast standards, making color contrast the most common accessibility error online.
Checking contrast is quick — and tools like WAVE or Colour Contrast Analyser make it simple.
Small design adjustments can dramatically improve readability and inclusion.
Learn how to make your digital documents accessible and inclusive in our self-paced Document Accessibility Training Series.
🔗 Register here: https://web.cvent.com/event/d9c4aaac-0aac-438d-b18a-2bcf46e3747f/summary?RefId=DATSHome

📊 Statistic source: https://webaim.org/projects/million/2024

“Click here.” “Read more.” “Learn this.” When every link sounds the same, many assistive technology users can’t tell whe...
11/14/2025

“Click here.” “Read more.” “Learn this.” When every link sounds the same, many assistive technology users can’t tell where each one leads — making navigation slower and more frustrating. Ambiguous link text is among the top barriers for screen reader users.
Learn how to make your digital documents accessible, usable, and inclusive in our self-paced Document Accessibility Training Series.
🔗 Register here: https://web.cvent.com/event/d9c4aaac-0aac-438d-b18a-2bcf46e3747f/summary?RefId=DATSHome

📊 Statistic source: https://webaim.org/projects/screenreadersurvey10/

Your images tell part of your message — but not everyone can see them. Around 40% of assistive technology users say miss...
11/12/2025

Your images tell part of your message — but not everyone can see them. Around 40% of assistive technology users say missing alt text is their top frustration, according to the WebAIM Screen Reader User Survey (2024).
Good alt text doesn’t describe everything — it conveys what matters. What would someone miss if they couldn’t see the image? Every common authoring tool includes a way to add alt text, so you can make sure all readers get the full story.
Learn how to make your documents accessible and inclusive for everyone in our self-paced Document Accessibility Training Series.
🔗 Register here: https://web.cvent.com/event/d9c4aaac-0aac-438d-b18a-2bcf46e3747f/summary?RefId=DATSHome

📊 Statistic source: https://webaim.org/projects/screenreadersurvey10/

71% of screen-reader users navigate documents by headings — but many Word and PDF files only look structured. Built-in h...
11/10/2025

71% of screen-reader users navigate documents by headings — but many Word and PDF files only look structured. Built-in heading styles make your content easier to navigate for everyone, improve usability, and align with WCAG standards.

Learn how in our Document Accessibility Training Series, a self-paced, hands-on learning experience from the Center for Innovative Design and Engineering (CIDE).

🔗 Register here: https://web.cvent.com/event/d9c4aaac-0aac-438d-b18a-2bcf46e3747f/summary?RefId=DATSHome

📊 Statistic source: https://webaim.org/projects/screenreadersurvey10/

Community Spotlight: A new nonprofit, Colorado Home Access for those with Disabilities (C.H.A.D.), is hosting its launch...
09/29/2025

Community Spotlight: A new nonprofit, Colorado Home Access for those with Disabilities (C.H.A.D.), is hosting its launch event dedicated to improving housing access for individuals with disabilities in Colorado.

📅 Wednesday, October 8, 2025
🕐 1:00 – 3:00 PM (doors open at 12:30 PM)
📍 Global Down Syndrome Foundation GLOBAL Education Center
3239 E. 2nd Avenue, Denver, CO 80206

✅ Free to attend (RSVP by October 5: rsvpforchad@gmail.com
)
ℹ️ Learn more at hello-chad.org

Join to connect with community members, advocates, and housing professionals working to make housing more accessible.

🌟 Today’s the Day! Join us at the Colorado Assistive Technology Expo happening today, Friday, Sept. 26, 10 AM – 3 PM at ...
09/26/2025

🌟 Today’s the Day! Join us at the Colorado Assistive Technology Expo happening today, Friday, Sept. 26, 10 AM – 3 PM at the PACE Center in Parker, CO. 🎉 Admission is FREE!

✅ See the latest tools that make daily life easier
✅ Try out wheelchairs, communication devices, smart home gadgets & more
✅ Watch live demos & talk with experts
✅ Create your own assistive tech at the Make & Take Workshop (11 AM – 3 PM)

📍 PACE Center – 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker, CO
🔗 More Info & Registration: bit.ly/coatexpo

Come explore technology that supports comfort, confidence, and independence. Everyone is welcome — bring a friend!

07/31/2025

Welcome to Aven’s Village—a farm-themed playground filled with inclusive play for the whole family! Located in Greeley's Island Grove Regional Park, visitors can enjoy activity panels, accessible swings, and rubberized playground safety surfacing.

[Image: zoomed out photograph of children playing on a colorful playground]

🛡️ Safety Check: Let Others Know You’re OKYour phone can help keep you safe when you're out alone or in a new situation....
07/30/2025

🛡️ Safety Check: Let Others Know You’re OK
Your phone can help keep you safe when you're out alone or in a new situation.

With Safety Check, you can share your location and status updates with trusted contacts for a set time. If you don’t check in, your phone automatically sends an alert with your current location.

✅ A smart way to stay connected and safe.

👉 Check out Set Up Your Phone for an Emergency to learn how:
https://www.ucdenver.edu/center-for-innovative-design-and-engineering/community-engagement/emergency-preparedness-services-new/resources---activities/interactive-activities

🎉 Client Success Story: Tanisha Collins 🎉After a traumatic brain injury changed the course of her life, Tanisha Collins ...
07/27/2025

🎉 Client Success Story: Tanisha Collins 🎉
After a traumatic brain injury changed the course of her life, Tanisha Collins turned to the Assistive Technology Clinic at CIDE. Through tailored solutions and empowering support, she’s rebuilding her independence — and her career.

From communication tools to daily living tech, our team is proud to walk beside Tanisha on her journey.

💡 Innovation isn’t just about devices — it’s about restoring possibilities.

👉 Read her inspiring story: https://www.ucdenver.edu/center-for-innovative-design-and-engineering/CIDE-about-us/cide-communicator-enewsletter/article/cide-news/rebuilding-life-and-career

07/25/2025

Let us know if you're coming to the Colorado Assistive Technology Expo!
September 26, 2025 from 10 AM - 3 PM
The Parker Arts, Culture & Events (PACE) Center in Parker, CO
Learn more and register today: https://bit.ly/COATExpo25


[Image: People of various ages using assistive technology including AAC, a wheelchair, and smart phones. A separate photo shows people milling around a busy expo hall.]

Great design starts with understanding people.In Human Factors and Usability Testing for Bioengineers, you'll learn how ...
07/25/2025

Great design starts with understanding people.
In Human Factors and Usability Testing for Bioengineers, you'll learn how to design tech that truly works for individuals with diverse abilities.

Because a product that’s accessible is a product that works for everyone.

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