Creating accessible digital experiences requires time, effort and a shared commitment to best practices. By learning how to implement these best practices, we ensure that websites, applications and content are usable by everyone. In spring 2025, there are plenty of events to help grow your capacity in applying these principles to your website, documents and course content.
Events
Axe Con 2025
Axe-Con 2025 is almost here! This free, virtual conference, hosted by Deque Systems, runs from February 25 to 27. As a leading event in digital accessibility, Axe-Con brings together professionals, advocates and experts to discuss the latest tools, trends, and best practices in creating inclusive digital experiences.
With a great lineup of speakers, sessions and networking opportunities, Axe-Con is ideal for anyone passionate about accessibility or looking to enhance their knowledge. Topics include web accessibility, mobile apps, development, testing and more.
For details and registration, visit Axe-Con’s site.
Global Accessibility Awareness Day
Save the date for Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) on May 15! GAAD shines a spotlight on digital access for the over one billion people worldwide with disabilities. It’s a chance for organizations and individuals to reflect, learn and share ways to make digital spaces more accessible for everyone.
Resources
New Document Testing Guide
The Document Testing Guide is now part of the Make It Accessible guides! This resource walks you through checking accessibility in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Google Docs, Slides and PDFs using each platform’s built-in tools. Whether you’re creating course materials, reports, or presentations, the guide offers practical tips and testing methods to help identify and fix accessibility barriers.
Join the Digital Accessibility Community of Practice
The Digital Accessibility Community of Practice is dedicated to making digital experiences and content more accessible across our campus. We focus on websites, documents and multimedia to ensure digital resources work for everyone. Anyone involved with digital materials—especially content creators and those in technical roles—is welcome to join. For details on how to connect and get involved, visit UW Madison IT Connects.
Get in touch
At the Center for User Experience, we’re dedicated to making digital spaces more accessible and user-friendly for all UW–Madison students, faculty and staff. Need help with a project or an accessibility evaluation? Connect with us through our Let’s Connect form to get started.
By working together, we can refine our processes, share knowledge and create digital accessible experiences that benefit everyone.