Office for Civil Rights (OCR) Webinars for NWHeat


This four-part webinar series from 2021 and 2022 provides an in-depth look at the US Government’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR), ranging from a basic overview of how the office works and why it matters in higher education institutions, to information about testing for accessibility barriers on websites and in documents.

The webinars were not recorded, but additional information about the topics covered can be found in the links below.

OCR, Part 1: An Overview of OCR and How Accessibility Laws Apply to Digital Accessibility in Higher Education

OCR, Part 2: Common Issues and Best Practices in Working with Vendors and Procurement

OCR, Part 3: Testing for Common Accessibility Barriers on Websites

OCR, Part 4: An Introduction to Document Accessibility