2026 Digital Accessibility Summer Camp
Hello campers! The CU Boulder Digital Accessibility Office (DAO) invites you to join us for a free 3-day Digital Accessibility Summer Camp designed for professionals who want to learn about digital accessibility, build practical skills, and network with likeminded individuals who want to create a more inclusive digital environment. This event is open to all staff, student staff, and faculty members within the CU System.
Registration is required to attend: 2026 Digital Accessibility Summer Camp Registration Form.
Dates
- June 10th from 9 AM to 4:30 PM
- June 11th from 9 AM to 4:30 PM
- June 12th from 9 AM to 12 PM
Location
ATLAS Institute, University of Colorado Boulder, 1125 18th St, Boulder, CO 80309 Room 100.
What to Expect
Each day will cover a wide range of digital accessibility topics such as an introduction to assistive technology, manual accessibility testing, captioning and accessible media, approaching outreach and awareness, building sustainable accessibility practices and workflows, and more! There will be a mix of presentations, discussions, and workshops appropriate for individuals who are new to digital accessibility as well as those who are more experienced practitioners.
The Digital Accessibility Summer Camp is built on the foundation of doing the right thing over approaching accessibility as a checkbox, and learning over expertise. Come as you are and use this opportunity to share and learn with your fellow campers!
This event is designed to feel a little less like a traditional conference and a little more like summer camp. Rather than the typical conference business attire, we encourage wearing your best summer camp looks (comfortable shoes/boots, jeans, t-shirts, bandanas, hats, etc.).
Automated closed captions will be available, and accessible presentation materials will be shared in advance.
The Digital Accessibility Summer Camp is built on the foundation of doing the right thing over approaching accessibility as a checkbox, and learning over expertise. Come as you are and use this opportunity to share and learn with your fellow campers!
This event is designed to feel a little less like a traditional conference and a little more like summer camp. Rather than the typical conference business attire, we encourage wearing your best summer camp looks (comfortable shoes/boots, jeans, t-shirts, bandanas, hats, etc.).
Automated closed captions will be available, and accessible presentation materials will be shared in advance.
June 10th Camp Schedule
Please note: individual sessions are subject to change.
| Time | Presentation Topic |
|---|---|
| 8:45 to 9 AM | Camp Kickoff! |
| 9 to 9:50 AM | Welcome Presentation:
|
| 10 to 10:50 AM | Introduction to Assistive Technology by Mike Williamson |
| 11 to 11:50 AM | Manual Versus Automated Accessibility and Usability Testing by Marisha Lamont-Manfre |
| 12 PM to 1:25 PM | Lunch Break: Lunch will on your own. DAO will provide you with a list of on-campus and local lunch options! (Optional) 1 to 1:25 PM: Join your camp counselors for a "nature walk" on a paved surface around campus or an afternoon stretch (weather dependent) |
| 1:30 to 2:20 PM | Screen Reader User Experience Demo by Addie Hugen |
| 2:30 to 3:20 PM | Part 1: Digital Content and Document Accessibility Fundamentals Training by Ally Bartley |
| 3:30 to 4:20 PM | Part 2: Digital Content and Document Accessibility Fundamentals Training by Ally Bartley |
June 11th Camp Schedule
Day 2 is Tie-Dye Day at camp! Since we can’t break out buckets of dye and rubber bands in a lecture hall, we invite you to wear your favorite tie-dyed tee, hoodie, socks, etc. to celebrate classic summer camp vibes! Participation is highly encouraged but always optional.
| Time | Presentation Topic |
|---|---|
| 8:30 to 8:55 AM | (Optional) Join your camp counselors for a "nature walk" on a paved surface around campus or a morning stretch (weather dependent) |
| 9 to 9:50 | Panel Discussion: "Progress Over Perfection" |
| 10 to 10:50 AM | PDF Accessibility Overview by Ally Bartley |
| 11 to 11:50 AM | Caption Fundamentals by DAO Accessible Media Team |
| 12 PM to 1:25 PM | Lunch Break: Lunch will on your own. DAO will provide you with a list of on-campus and local lunch options! |
| 1:30 to 2:20 PM | Developing an Audio Description Workflow by DAO Accessible Media Team |
| 2:30 to 3:20 PM | Presentation Accessibility by Marisha Lamont-Manfre |
| 3:30 to 4:20 PM | Developing a Training and Outreach Program by Ally Bartley |
June 12th Camp Schedule
| Time | Presentation Topic |
|---|---|
| 9 to 9:50 AM | Fireside chats: semi-structured conversations around a multitude of digital accessibility topics |
| 10 to 10:50 AM | Group Q&A: Campers will be given the option to digitally submit questions throughout the event |
| 11 to 11:50 AM | Closing ceremonies and farewell to our campers! |
For questions about the event, please contact us at DigitalAccessibility@Colorado.EDU or call our Training and Outreach Manager, Ally Bartley, at 303-735-314.