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Navigate: Webinars - Upcoming Sessions

The Navigate Program is pleased to announce the upcoming webinars. See details and registration information below.

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June Webinar: Digital Accessibility in Practice: Essential Skills for Research Administrators

Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Register by June 15, 2026 

Three digital accessibility experts from ITS and the Disability Equity Office will co-present an engaging and practical webinar on digital accessibility designed specifically for research administrators.

This session will focus on how to create and share accessible digital content across the tools most commonly used in research administration. Participants will learn best practices for structuring accessible documents in Google Docs and Microsoft Word, organizing data/budget in Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel, and composing inclusive emails in Gmail and Microsoft Outlook. Attendees will also learn about available digital accessibility resources on these topics and beyond.

Through real-world examples and live demonstrations, the presenters will highlight common accessibility barriers and provide clear, actionable strategies to create content that is more usable by all. This webinar will equip research administrators with practical techniques to improve clarity, compliance, and inclusivity in their daily work.

Presenters: 

  • Kurt Murmers, Digital Accessibility Analyst Senior
  • Jessica McCuaig, Digital Accessibility Specialist
  • Phil Deaton, Assistant Director and Deputy ADA Coordinator
     

The Navigate Program will offer webinars on new topics in the coming months. Watch for announcements on this page and in the RAP/RAPid newsletter!

Past Sessions

Explore recorded sessions (including supplemental materials) on the Navigate MiVideo channel. Find past webinar sessions on a variety of topics related to research administration at U-M.
 

Questions?

For questions on Navigate and other training initiatives, please contact the Training Team at [email protected].