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The Web Accessibility Group (WAG) began at [http://www.uga.edu UGA] in 2011 and transitioned to [http://www.gatech.edu Georgia Tech's] [http://www.amacusg.org AMAC Accessibility and Research Center] in 2015. Its purpose is to bring together individuals in higher education attempting to navigate the complex [http://www.access-board.gov/guidelines-and-standards/communications-and-it/about-the-section-508-standards Section 508] standards and [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. WAG works closely with AMAC's [http://www.accessga.org AccessGA] project.
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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.  


== WAG Listserv ==
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All are welcome to join the WAG Listserv. (Link forthcoming)
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[[File:JanetCbPhoto96x96b.jpg|frameless|left|class=pr10|alt=Janet Sylvia]]


== WAG Monthly Meetings ==
We'd like to recognize Janet Sylvia's outstanding contribution as a leader in the higher education accessibility community for the past 15 years, as Janet leaves her role as WAG coordinator.
WAG meets online via Collaborate (web conferencing solution) on the first Wednesday of every month from 11:00am - 12:00pm EST.Please join the WAG Listserv to receive the login link directly. All meetings are closed captioned. [http://www.adaconferences.org/Accessibility/ Collaborate accessibility features]
[http://www.amacusg.gatech.edu/wag/Spotlight Read the Spotlight Full Story]


== Next Meeting ==
[[Spotlight#Nominate_a_Spotlight|Nominate a Spotlight]]
'''Date''': Wednesday February 3, 2016 <br>
 
'''Time''': 11:00am - 12:00pm (EST) <br>
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'''Topic''': [http://www.w3.org/WAI/intro/aria WAI-ARIA]: Intro to Accessible Dynamic Web Content <br>
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'''Presenter''': Janet Sylvia, Web Accessibility Group (WAG) Leader <br>
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'''Guest Speakers''': Adelle Frank, (Web Developer Manager, Senior at Georgia Tech); and Casey Gordon (Web Developer at UGA FACS) and other WAG Members share their experiences implementing basic ARIA. <br>
 
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The Web Accessibility Group (WAG) meets online via Collaborate web conferencing system on the first Wednesday of the month.
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'''Next Meeting:''' '''Wednesday September 5, 2018''' from '''11:00am-12:00pm (EDT)'''<br>
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'''Description''': Join us for this introduction to Accessible Rich Internet Applications (WAI-ARIA), a suite of attributes used to create accessible content when HTML source-code alone is insufficient. We will discuss core components of ARIA for creating accessible navigation, forms, widgets, and other dynamic content. WAG members who have implemented basic ARIA will share their experiences.  
'''Topic:''' '''''Best Practices and Tips for Captioning and Accessible Multimedia''''' <br>
 
'''Description''': Jesús Pulido of AMAC Accessibility will walk participants through the available options, legal requirements and best practices of captioning and multimedia. You’ll be learning how to tailor audio-visual content, whether it’s embedding a video player into a website or standalone app, in order to meet the needs of a diverse target audience. You will also be learning how it’s possible for these practices to become second-nature and part of your workflow, which adds increased value to all users.
 
'''Presenter''': '''Jesús Pulido, Captioned Media Coordinator''' [http://www.amacusg.org/ AMAC Accessibility Solutions].<br>
'''Presenter Bio''': As a valued member of the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing team at AMAC Accessibility, Jesús Pulido coordinates the captioning and described media projects. He oversees script writing, editing, voice talent selection, recording, and final audio mixing of the completed media project. If a video requires captioning, Jesús is also willing and able to provide that service as well.
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'''''Note'':''' Section 508 allows for “equivalent facilitation” of web-based content. By incorporating ARIA attributes, you are complying with Section 508 by providing “substantially equivalent or greater access to and use of (your website) for people with disabilities.
 
*'''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]
 
*Recordings from previous WAG Meetings are available on the [[Monthly_Meetings|Monthly Meetings]] page.
*[[Monthly_Meetings#Request_a_Meeting_Topic|Request a Meeting Topic]]
 
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[[Monthly_Meetings#10_Tips_for_Applying_WCAG_2.0_to_Mobile_Websites|10 Tips for Applying WCAG 2.0 to Mobile Sites]]
 
[[Handouts_and_Recordings#Online_Courses|Accessibility Considerations for D2L Courses]]
 
[[Monthly_Meetings#Accessible_Knowledge:_the_Opportunities_and_Challenges_of_MOOCS|Accessible Knowledge: the Opportunities and Challenges of MOOCS]]
 
[[Monthly_Meetings#Captioning_Services_and_Interactive_Transcripts|Captioning Services and Interactive Transcripts]]
 
[[Monthly_Meetings#Technology_Opening_the_Door_to_Education_for_First_Nations_People_in_Australia|Technology Opening the Doors to Education for First Nations Peoples in Australia]]
 
[[Monthly_Meetings#The_Changing_Legal_Landscape_of_Video_in_Higher_Education|The Changing Legal Landscape of Video in Higher Education]]
 
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[http://www.globalaccessibilityawarenessday.org/ GAAD]
 
[https://www.edx.org/course/information-communication-technology-ict-gtx-ict100x ICT Accessibility MOOC]
 
[[Listserv|Join the WAG listserv]]
 
[http://www.ncdae.org/ NCDAE]
 
[http://www.access-board.gov/guidelines-and-standards/communications-and-it/about-the-section-508-standards Section 508]
 
[http://www.usg.edu/siteinfo/accessibility USG Accessibility Tutorial]
 
[http://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG20/ WCAG 2.0]
 
[http://webaim.org/ WebAIM]
 
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AMAC<br />
512 Means Street NW<br />
Suite 250<br />
Atlanta, GA 30318<br />
866-279-2964<br />
[mailto:wag@amac.gatech.edu wag@amac.gatech.edu]
 
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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.

 
Janet Sylvia

We'd like to recognize Janet Sylvia's outstanding contribution as a leader in the higher education accessibility community for the past 15 years, as Janet leaves her role as WAG coordinator. Read the Spotlight Full Story

Nominate a Spotlight

 
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.

Next Meeting: Wednesday September 5, 2018 from 11:00am-12:00pm (EDT)

Topic: Best Practices and Tips for Captioning and Accessible Multimedia

Description: Jesús Pulido of AMAC Accessibility will walk participants through the available options, legal requirements and best practices of captioning and multimedia. You’ll be learning how to tailor audio-visual content, whether it’s embedding a video player into a website or standalone app, in order to meet the needs of a diverse target audience. You will also be learning how it’s possible for these practices to become second-nature and part of your workflow, which adds increased value to all users.

Presenter: Jesús Pulido, Captioned Media Coordinator AMAC Accessibility Solutions.
Presenter Bio: As a valued member of the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing team at AMAC Accessibility, Jesús Pulido coordinates the captioning and described media projects. He oversees script writing, editing, voice talent selection, recording, and final audio mixing of the completed media project. If a video requires captioning, Jesús is also willing and able to provide that service as well.

  • 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

AMAC
512 Means Street NW
Suite 250
Atlanta, GA 30318
866-279-2964
wag@amac.gatech.edu