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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.  
The Web Accessibility Group (WAG) is housed 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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'''Next Meeting:''' '''Wednesday February 6, 2019''' from '''11:00am-12:00pm (ET)'''<br>
'''Next Meeting:''' '''Wednesday, June 5, 2019''' from '''11:00am-12:00pm (ET)'''<br>
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'''Topic:''' '''''Tools & Tips for Accessibility Testing ''''' <br>
'''Topic:''' '''''Meeting and Exceeding WCAG Guidelines for Video Accessibility ''''' <br>


'''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.  
'''Description''': Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation at Georgia Tech, on behalf of AccessGA, is offering a free 1-hour webinar on the topic of video accessibility. In this presentation, we will look at the guidelines established by WCAG in regards to video media accessibility and discuss how you can go beyond satisfactory compliance and into a fully inclusive and accessible product. Areas that will be covered include the basics of WCAG Video Accessibility Guidelines, how captioning and video description meets these guidelines, what you can do to meet those guidelines, and how and why you should go above the AA requirements.


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.
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'''<br>
'''Presenter''': '''Christopher Delano, Audio Description Specialist, Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation'''<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.


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.
'''Presenter Bio''': Christopher Delano is employed at Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation as an Audio Description Specialist. He earned a bachelor's degree in Theatre Arts and English at Columbus State University. His interest in writing and performance can be traced as far back as elementary school. His background in writing and criticism in the area of dramatic and poetic literature has led to several publications in the area of literary art. Christopher has served for a number of years in a student support position at Columbus State University. He has a passion for providing the necessary accommodations of all students, regardless of their ability, and has channeled that passion with the work he does at Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation.  


'''Registration''': Please [http://www.accessga.org/event.php?i=103 Register] using a brief 3 field registration form.
'''Registration''': Please [http://accessga.org/event.php?i=106 Register] using a brief 3 field registration form.
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For individuals using screen readers to access this webinar, we encourage you to visit [https://help.blackboard.com/Collaborate/Ultra/Administrator/Accessibility Blackboard’s Accessibility] page for additional setup and shortcut key commands.
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Revision as of 13:38, 24 May 2019

About Web Accessibility Group (WAG) Spotlight

The Web Accessibility Group (WAG) is housed 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

{{#ev:youtube|20SHvU2PKsM|320|right|Featured Resource: Introduction to Web Accessibility and W3C Standards}}

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

Next Meeting: Wednesday, June 5, 2019 from 11:00am-12:00pm (ET)

Topic: Meeting and Exceeding WCAG Guidelines for Video Accessibility

Description: Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation at Georgia Tech, on behalf of AccessGA, is offering a free 1-hour webinar on the topic of video accessibility. In this presentation, we will look at the guidelines established by WCAG in regards to video media accessibility and discuss how you can go beyond satisfactory compliance and into a fully inclusive and accessible product. Areas that will be covered include the basics of WCAG Video Accessibility Guidelines, how captioning and video description meets these guidelines, what you can do to meet those guidelines, and how and why you should go above the AA requirements.

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: Christopher Delano, Audio Description Specialist, Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation

Presenter Bio: Christopher Delano is employed at Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation as an Audio Description Specialist. He earned a bachelor's degree in Theatre Arts and English at Columbus State University. His interest in writing and performance can be traced as far back as elementary school. His background in writing and criticism in the area of dramatic and poetic literature has led to several publications in the area of literary art. Christopher has served for a number of years in a student support position at Columbus State University. He has a passion for providing the necessary accommodations of all students, regardless of their ability, and has channeled that passion with the work he does at Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation.

Registration: Please Register using a brief 3 field registration form.
For individuals using screen readers to access this webinar, we encourage you to visit Blackboard’s Accessibility page for additional setup and shortcut key commands.

  • 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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