Resources

This month we talk about automated and manual accessibility checking and why overlays are not the solution.

This month we are hosting a multi-presentation session introducing accessibility as a larger concept.

Attendees will learn about the impacts of a supportive and accessible work environment for people with cancer.

Tips for making your digital documents accessible and where to get help and training.

Learn about the University's new go-to digital accessibility resource.

Action requested: Optimize your search results when you claim ownership of your Twin Cities department, building, or college as part of the University's Google My Business account.

Learn how AI tools might help you in your work at the U of M with some guidelines in mind from UR marketing.

The Associated Press Stylebook has made numerous updates around inclusive language. We’re highlighting some of the recent changes to use in future storytelling.
 

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.

The Communications Blog is distributed to more than 1,200 University community members, and many posts receive hundreds—sometimes thousands—of views. Write a guest post today!

Learn best practices in answering questions, including tough ones.

Plain writing helps audiences take less time to read and understand.

Learn ways to normalize mental health conversations with colleagues from Lyra Health's 2023 State of the Workplace Mental Health report.

Delve deeper into the topic of our post last week to learn about instances where you can take advantage Gmail's new layouts and multi-send features.

Sharing important updates and reminders regarding the University of Minnesota Brand.

The start of a new school year often brings new questions about how to use the University of Minnesota brand.

Are you looking to get your news release or media pitch in front of the right outlets? University of Minnesota experts weigh in on crafting the perfect pitch.

Meet some common pitfalls in the handling or interpretation of even simple data or statistics.

Simple suggestions to improve cell phone headshots, portraits and group photos.

As media look to diversify their expert sources to be more representative of the outlet’s communities and audience, public relations professionals have a chance to engage journalists and advocate for their experts to have a voice in local, regional and national conversations.