Make it Accessible: Complex Visuals
Disability Equity Office
September 30, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
Online in Zoom
Sponsored by: SPH Instructional Services
Contact Information: Joanna Kovacevich, sph.instruction@umich.edu
This workshop explores concepts and best practices for designing and sharing accessible complex visuals. Examples may include maps, data visualizations, infographics, artwork, flowcharts, animations, and other visuals that communicate detailed or layered information. Participants will learn practical strategies for making complex visuals more accessible, including how to write effective alt text and long descriptions, provide alternative visual indicators, and use color in accessible ways. The session will offer guidance for creating visuals that are clearer, more inclusive, and easier for a wider range of audiences to understand and use.