Communication Blog
axe-con 2021
This month the Accessibility Ambassadors will be taking a break from regular sessions to plan and prepare for our events this year. Rather than a Lunch ‘n Learn as usual, here is information about a free event you may be interested in called axe-con.
Media Relations During a Pandemic
We’re more than a year into the pandemic, and much has changed across the media landscape. Let’s dive in.
Semester Break Survey Reveals Ongoing Student Concerns
In the Office of Undergraduate Education’s recent Semester Break Check-In Survey, students voiced concerns about academics, stress, and friendships.
Future of Library Text Accessibility: The Promises and Potentials in EPUB
Join the Accessibility Ambassadors on February 25 for a presentation by Kate Deibel, Inclusion & Accessibility Librarian at Syracuse University Libraries.
Proofreading Tips and Tricks
Proofreading is a vital skill for communicators. Here are some tips from a Ragan's PR Daily post.
Hello, I’m Now a Crisis Communicator
The pandemic has turned us into crisis communicators. Let's take a look at what that has meant.
DIY Accessibility Lunch ‘n’ Learn: Universal Design
Join the Accessibility Ambassadors on January 28 for a presentation by John O’Neill, assistant professor of graphic design at the University of Minnesota Duluth.
Five Tips to Light Up Your Reader’s Brain
Specific types of language activate pleasure responses and drive understanding.
Journalists Seek Video Interviews Now More than Ever
Make your experts available for media interviews with video.
DIY Accessibility Lunch ‘n’ Learn: Make ARIA Sing
Join the Accessibility Ambassadors on December 2 for a presentation by former ambassador Jenn Czeck about Accessible Rich Internet Applications (ARIA) attributes.