The Elder Law and Disability Rights Section (ELDRS) of the State Bar of Michigan will present the online workshop “Accessible Communications 101” on Wednesday, May 28, from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom.

Speaker Ramiro “Rami” Alvarez of Detroit Disability Power will be covering practical skills for creating accessible content, covering digital accessibility, image descriptions, and plain language.  The training emphasizes realistic implementation strategies while helping organizations develop sustainable accessibility practices aligned with their capacity.

ELDRS is opening this webinar to all members of the State Bar of Michigan. To register, visit https://connect.michbar.org/elderlaw/home.

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