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The Web Accessibility Group (WAG) began at [http://www.uga.edu UGA] in 2011 and transitioned to Georgia Tech's [http://www.amacusg.org AMAC Accessibility | The Web Accessibility Group (WAG) began at [http://www.uga.edu UGA] in 2011 and transitioned to Georgia Tech's [http://www.amacusg.org AMAC Accessibility] in 2015. Its purpose is to bring together individuals in higher education attempting to navigate the complex requirements of [http://www.access-board.gov/guidelines-and-standards/communications-and-it/about-the-section-508-standards Section 508] and the [http://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG20/ Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0]. WAG currently offers web accessibility information and assistance through a wiki, listserv, and monthly online meetings where expert presenters are invited to share best practices and solutions. | ||
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[[File: | [[File:BPotterWAGsm.jpg|frameless|left|class=pr10|alt=Dr. Beatriz Potter]] | ||
Dr. Beatriz Potter, a faculty member in the Modern and Classical (MCL) Languages Department at [https://www.valdosta.edu/ Valdosta State University (VSU)] has been a leader in addressing accessibility issues in online courses and instructional materials. | |||
[ | [http://www.amacusg.gatech.edu/wagback/Spotlight Read the Spotlight Full Story] | ||
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The Web Accessibility Group (WAG) meets online via Collaborate web conferencing system on the first Wednesday of | The Web Accessibility Group (WAG) meets online via Collaborate web conferencing system on the first Wednesday of the month. | ||
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'''Reminder: WAG will not meet in March.''' <br><br> | |||
'''Next Meeting:''' '''Wednesday April 4, 2018''' from '''11:00am-12:00pm (EDT)'''<br> | |||
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'''Topic:''' To be announced <br><br> | |||
'''Description''': Forthcoming<br> | |||
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*'''To receive the login link for future WAG meetings, please join the WAG listserv by emailing''' [mailto:wag@amac.gatech.edu wag@amac.gatech.edu] | |||
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*Recordings from previous WAG Meetings are available on the [[Monthly_Meetings|Monthly Meetings]] page. | |||
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*[[Monthly_Meetings#Request_a_Meeting_Topic|Request a Meeting Topic]] | *[[Monthly_Meetings#Request_a_Meeting_Topic|Request a Meeting Topic]] | ||
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[http://www.globalaccessibilityawarenessday.org/ GAAD] | [http://www.globalaccessibilityawarenessday.org/ GAAD] | ||
[https://www.edx.org/course/information-communication-technology-ict-gtx-ict100x ICT Accessibility MOOC] | |||
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[http://www.access-board.gov/guidelines-and-standards/communications-and-it/about-the-section-508-standards Section 508] | [http://www.access-board.gov/guidelines-and-standards/communications-and-it/about-the-section-508-standards Section 508] | ||
[http://www.usg.edu/siteinfo/accessibility | [http://www.usg.edu/siteinfo/accessibility USG Accessibility Tutorial] | ||
[http://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG20/ WCAG 2.0] | [http://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG20/ WCAG 2.0] |
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About Web Accessibility Group (WAG) | Spotlight | |
The Web Accessibility Group (WAG) began at UGA in 2011 and transitioned to Georgia Tech's AMAC Accessibility in 2015. Its purpose is to bring together individuals in higher education attempting to navigate the complex requirements of Section 508 and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0. WAG currently offers web accessibility information and assistance through a wiki, listserv, and monthly online meetings where expert presenters are invited to share best practices and solutions. |
Dr. Beatriz Potter, a faculty member in the Modern and Classical (MCL) Languages Department at Valdosta State University (VSU) has been a leader in addressing accessibility issues in online courses and instructional materials. |
WAG Monthly Meetings |
{{#ev:youtube|nwV3Uizl1Nk|320|right|Featured Training: 10 Tips for Creating Accessible Web Content with WCAG 2.0}} The Web Accessibility Group (WAG) meets online via Collaborate web conferencing system on the first Wednesday of the month.
Reminder: WAG will not meet in March. Next Meeting: Wednesday April 4, 2018 from 11:00am-12:00pm (EDT) Description: Forthcoming
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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 |
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