Quick Start Workshop: Make Your Chemistry Accessible

This hands-on workshop will cover the basics of what makes digital chemistry accessible for all learners. With a focus on General Chemistry level topics, we will cover:The what, why, and how of making chemical equations accessible.The opportunities and limits of using accessible math tools like EquatIO, Desmos, Microsoft Equation Editor, and MathType for ChemistryChoosing an accessible periodic table for your classTips for writing alt text and descriptions for common General Chemistry diagramsFuture directions in accessible chemistryBy the end of this workshop, you’ll have a better idea of how to create accessible chemistry for your specific teaching or professional workflows.

Important: To participate actively in this workshop, you will need to install the following free software prior to the workshop:For Windows users, NVDA screen reader and its Access8 math verbalization pluginFor Mac and Windows users: EquatIO accessible math toolOther tools used are free, web-based, and require no installationParticipants are welcome to bring specific examples of General Chemistry materials that they would like advice on making more accessible.