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'''Next Meeting:''' '''Wednesday December 5, 2018''' from '''11:00am-12:00pm (ET)'''<br>
'''Next Meeting:''' '''Wednesday February 6, 2019''' from '''11:00am-12:00pm (ET)'''<br>
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'''Topic:''' '''''Writing Effective Alternative Text for Images ''''' <br>
'''Topic:''' '''''Tools & Tips for Accessibility Testing ''''' <br>


'''Description''': Writing alt text can sometimes be a complex and subjective experience. This webinar will walk you through the process of deciding when and how to apply descriptive (alt) text to images in documents and online content. How much information is too much, and what kinds of details should be included to provide access to photographs, charts, infographics, and diagrams? We’ll provide templates you can refer to when needing to describe an image. You will be learning the best practices for crafting meaningful and concise alt text so your documents and websites are accessible to everyone.
'''Description''': In this webinar we will address the importance of combining manual and automated testing tools when evaluating the accessibility of digital content, with an emphasis on specific strategies and techniques. An overview of assistive technology solutions used by people with disabilities will be covered, along with the tools used for testing. An overview of several free code inspection tools, as well as a list of available resources, will also be provided.  


'''Presenter''': '''Valerie Morrison'''<br>
This webinar is provided by AccessGA and WAG, initiatives of the Center for Inclusive Design & Innovation at Georgia Tech. AMAC Accessibility and CATEA, the Center for Assistive Technology and Environmental Access, are now the Center for Inclusive Design & Innovation (CIDI), a research, service, and education center within the College of Design at Georgia Tech.
'''Presenter Bio''': Valerie Morrison is the AMAC E-Text Manager and has been working at AMAC Accessibility for the past 6 years. She and her team work on converting college textbooks and course materials into accessible, digital file formats for students who have print related disabilities. Before working at AMAC, Valerie earned her doctorate in English Literature from the University of Georgia, so writing image description is the perfect fit for her at AMAC.


This webinar is being hosted by AMAC at Georgia Tech through its AccessGA Initiative and Web Accessibility Group (WAG).  
'''Presenter''': '''John Rempel and Rayianna Daniels'''<br>
'''Presenter Bio''': John Rempel has been employed in the area of disability training and accessibility testing for more than 20 years, with certifications and extensive experience as an AT Specialist, Vision Rehabilitation Therapist, O & M Specialist and IAAP's CPACC. As a QA Accessibility Analyst with CIDI, John oversees a number of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Accessibility initiatives, including the AccessGA initiative.


'''Registration''': Please [http://www.accessga.org/event.php?i=101 register for the webinar] using a brief 3 field registration form.
Rayianna Daniels has a Bachelors of Science in Computer Science, from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, along with a background in web accessibility training, web development, and IT support. At CIDI her duties include performing web accessibility evaluations and providing training on a variety of applications and assistive technology solutions to Higher Ed institutions across the country.
 
'''Registration''': Please [http://http://www.accessga.org/event.php?i=103 Register] using a brief 3 field registration form.
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Revision as of 10:42, 1 February 2019

About Web Accessibility Group (WAG) Spotlight

The Web Accessibility Group (WAG) is housed at AMAC Accessibility at Georgia Tech. Its purpose is to bring together individuals in Higher Ed seeking to navigate the complex requirements of state and federal accessibility standards and guidelines. WAG receives funding through the State of Georgia ADA Coordinator's Office under the umbrella of the AccessGA initiative, a statewide partnership supporting state agencies including Higher Ed institutions and technical colleges. WAG offers web accessibility information and assistance through its wiki and listserv. It also provides monthly online webinar offerings, drawing on local, national and international talent and expertise on topics related to digital accessibility.

 

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WAG Monthly Meetings

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The Web Accessibility Group (WAG) meets online via Collaborate web conferencing system on the first Wednesday of the month.

Next Meeting: Wednesday February 6, 2019 from 11:00am-12:00pm (ET)

Topic: Tools & Tips for Accessibility Testing

Description: In this webinar we will address the importance of combining manual and automated testing tools when evaluating the accessibility of digital content, with an emphasis on specific strategies and techniques. An overview of assistive technology solutions used by people with disabilities will be covered, along with the tools used for testing. An overview of several free code inspection tools, as well as a list of available resources, will also be provided.

This webinar is provided by AccessGA and WAG, initiatives of the Center for Inclusive Design & Innovation at Georgia Tech. AMAC Accessibility and CATEA, the Center for Assistive Technology and Environmental Access, are now the Center for Inclusive Design & Innovation (CIDI), a research, service, and education center within the College of Design at Georgia Tech.

Presenter: John Rempel and Rayianna Daniels
Presenter Bio: John Rempel has been employed in the area of disability training and accessibility testing for more than 20 years, with certifications and extensive experience as an AT Specialist, Vision Rehabilitation Therapist, O & M Specialist and IAAP's CPACC. As a QA Accessibility Analyst with CIDI, John oversees a number of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Accessibility initiatives, including the AccessGA initiative.

Rayianna Daniels has a Bachelors of Science in Computer Science, from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, along with a background in web accessibility training, web development, and IT support. At CIDI her duties include performing web accessibility evaluations and providing training on a variety of applications and assistive technology solutions to Higher Ed institutions across the country.

Registration: Please Register using a brief 3 field registration form.

  • To receive the login link for future WAG meetings, please join the WAG listserv by emailing wag@amac.gatech.edu
 
Past Meetings & Resources Quick Links Contact

10 Tips for Applying WCAG 2.0 to Mobile Sites

Accessibility Considerations for D2L Courses

Accessible Knowledge: the Opportunities and Challenges of MOOCS

Captioning Services and Interactive Transcripts

Technology Opening the Doors to Education for First Nations Peoples in Australia

The Changing Legal Landscape of Video in Higher Education

GAAD

ICT Accessibility MOOC

Join the WAG listserv

NCDAE

Section 508

USG Accessibility Tutorial

WCAG 2.0

WebAIM

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