Accessibility workshops for Google Sheets, Slides and Docs available

As part of Boise State's commitment to meeting new federal Title II/ADA accessibility requirements, the Office of Information Technology is launching a new series of virtual workshops designed to help the campus community learn how to make Google Sheets, Slides and Docs accessible to all users.

Each session focuses on practical techniques that empower faculty and staff to create inclusive digital materials aligned with current accessibility standards.

These workshops feature the use of Grackle, an accessibility add-on for Boise State Google Workspace accounts. Grackle helps identify and fix barriers for screen reader users and others who rely on accessible formats.

Scheduled workshops

Grackle for Google Sheets: Making Your Data Accessible

Data in spreadsheets can be notoriously difficult for screen reader users to interpret. This session demonstrates how to use the Grackle Sheets add-on to correctly identify and tag table headers, name individual sheets descriptively and avoid pitfalls such as merged cells or poor color contrast. Participants will also learn how to transform raw data into accessible HTML.

• 10-11 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 28
• 2-3 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 30

Grackle for Google Slides: Designing Inclusive Presentations

This class focuses on building inclusive presentations from the first slide to the last. Using Grackle Slides, participants will learn how to apply built-in slide layouts for proper structure, ensure every slide has a unique title, and verify sufficient color contrast. By the end, attendees will be equipped to create presentations that are both visually engaging and fully accessible.

• 11 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, Nov. 11
• 1-2 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 13

Grackle for Google Docs: Structured Content for Everyone

In this workshop, participants will use Grackle Docs to create and remediate accessible Google Docs. The session covers how to use proper heading structure, write meaningful alternative text for images and maintain logical reading order. A live demonstration will show how Grackle identifies and guides users through accessibility fixes to ensure compliance with digital accessibility standards.

• 10-11 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 4
• 10-11 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 9

How to register

For more information about document accessibility resources, visit Webguide.

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