The Midwestern Public Health Training Center (MPHTC), in partnership with the Iowa Public Health Association (IPHA), Easterseals Iowa, and the University of Iowa Prevention Research Center for Rural Health (PRC-RH), will be hosting a 1-hour webinar on the basics of digital accessibility. Hear from a panel of public health professionals about real-world implementation of new accessibility guidelines, and participate in a live Q&A. Live captioning will be available.

When:
July 14, 2026, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Panelists include:
– Colleen Powell, Strategic Communications Bureau Chief, Iowa Department of Public Safety 
– Jessica Torres, Senior Manager of Digital Content, American Public Health Association 
– Micah Knebel, Health Communications Strategist, Black Hawk County Public Health
 
Learning Objectives:
– Explain the importance of digital accessibility in public health communications
– Describe digital accessibility standards
– Locate tools and resources to support the creation of accessible digital content

Questions?
Contact Emily Killian at emily-killian@uiowa.edu