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Digital Accessibility for Language Professionals

March 7, 2026 / 11:00 am - 1:30 pm EST

Ready to transform your digital workday? Learn how to turn technology into your greatest ally for well-being and peak performance!

Are endless hours in front of screens leaving you fatigued? From professional tasks to personal leisure, our digital lives demand constant engagement – typing, swiping, mousing, watching, creating. This relentless interaction can strain your body and mind, often leading to mental exhaustion, physical discomfort, and even long-term issues like eye strain, hearing loss, or carpal tunnel.

It’s time to take control.

Imagine a digital experience where technology adapts to you, empowering you to work smarter, feel better, and achieve more. Designed specifically for language professionals, this webinar is your guide to harnessing the powerful, built-in accessibility features already within your everyday tools. Stop fighting your tech and start making it work seamlessly for your comfort and efficiency.

In this webinar, you will:

  1. Boost Your Digital Fluency: Gain essential insights into diverse accessibility needs, ensuring your digital interactions are inclusive for everyone.
  2. Optimize Your Workspace: Master hands-on techniques to personalize your digital environment for peak efficiency and reduced strain.
  3. Create Accessible Content: Learn to effortlessly craft emails, documents, and presentations that are universally accessible from the start.
  4. Lead Inclusive Meetings: Confidently host and participate in online meetings, leveraging accessibility features for a truly engaging experience for all.
  5. Leave Empowered: Walk away with practical skills to transform your digital well-being and productivity.

About the Presenter

Gosia Wheeler is a Polish into English translator specializing in technology and digital accessibility translation. In addition to being an ATA member, she is also a Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) by the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP). Her passion for educating others about digital inclusion and language access led her to author articles for the ATA Compass, ATA Chronicle, MultiLingual Magazine, and speaking engagements at the EU Parliament Citizens’ Language Day, ATA64, BP25, and NAJIT2025 conferences. This work fulfills her personal motto of “Making Room for Everyone at the Digital Round Table.”

Registration opens soon!

Details

Date:
March 7, 2026
Time:
11:00 am - 1:30 pm EST
Event Categories:
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Presenter(s): Gosia Wheeler
Duration: 2.5 hours
Presenting Language(s): English
Level: Beginner
ATA CEPs: 2

Code of Conduct

ATA is committed to providing a safe, productive, and welcoming environment for all participants. By registering for this event, you agree to abide by the Code of Conduct for Virtual Programs.

 


Organizer

American Translators Association
Phone:
+1-703-683-6100
Email:
ata@atanet.org
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