The U.S. Department of Justice is requiring state websites and apps to comply with WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility standards under the Americans with Disabilities Act by April 2026.
The N.C. Department of Information Technology’s Office of AI & Policy, in partnership with Microsoft, is offering free hands-on training on Feb. 12-13 to equip developers and technical staff with the essential skills and tools to help agencies meet these critical requirements.
Space is limited. Registration is required by Monday, Feb. 9.
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In-person attendance is encouraged. Event will be streamed and recorded for remote participants.
Event Details
Day 1: GitHub Copilot Fundamentals Workshop
Thursday, Feb. 12 | 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Get hands-on experience with AI-assisted development and understand how GitHub Copilot can accelerate your workflow and improve code quality.
Day 1 Outcomes:
- Shared vocabulary and best practices for Copilot use
- Confidence with core features, customization, and safe use controls
- Environments validated for next day’s hackathon
Day 2: GitHub Copilot - Accessibility Hackathon
Friday, Feb. 13 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Learn practical techniques to modernize legacy applications and achieve WCAG 2.1 AA compliance before the April deadline using GitHub Copilot.
Day 2 Outcomes:
- A reusable Custom Instruction template aligned to WCAG 2.1 Level AA/NCDIT standards
- Tangible code improvements (tests, refactors, docs) completed with Copilot
- A prioritized backlog for applying Copilot in additional repos/use cases
Please Note: Lunch will not be provided on either day. Please plan to bring your own or purchase nearby.
Who Should Attend?
This technical training is designed for:
- State agency developers and architects at all skill levels
- Technical staff supporting applications requiring accessibility updates
- Anyone technical working with legacy systems that need modernization
Participant Prerequisites
Participants should have:
- Laptop with IDE of choice (VS Code/JetBrains/Visual Studio)
- GitHub account with appropriate org/repo access
- (If applicable) GitHub Enterprise entitlements for Copilot Coding Agent demo
- Ability to clone, build, and run sample repos
Don't have access to GitHub Copilot? Contact Mac Clark, at mac.clark@nc.gov, before the event for free GitHub Copilot access (available through June 2026; agency billback begins then.)
Facilitation & Support
NCDIT, in partnership with Microsoft, is pleased to offer:
- Instructor led delivery on Day 1
- Floor mentors (SMEs) circulating during Day 2 sprints
- Office hours after the event for follow-up support
- Direct access to Microsoft and NCDIT onsite to answer questions
Questions?
Contact Keton York at keton.york@nc.gov.