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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 Solutions 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.
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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[[File:AdelleFrank15x15Web.jpg|frameless|left|class=pr10|alt=Adele Frank]]
[[File:JanetCbPhoto96x96b.jpg|frameless|left|class=pr10|alt=Janet Sylvia]]  


Adelle Frank, Web Developer Manager Senior at the Georgia Institute of Technology Institute Communications, is committed to web accessibility.
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.
 
[http://www.amacusg.gatech.edu/wag/Spotlight Read the Spotlight Full Story]
[[Spotlight#Adelle_Frank.2C_Georgia_Institute_of_Technology|Read the Spotlight Full Story]]


[[Spotlight#Nominate_a_Spotlight|Nominate a Spotlight]]
[[Spotlight#Nominate_a_Spotlight|Nominate a Spotlight]]
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The Web Accessibility Group (WAG) meets online via Collaborate web conferencing system on the first Wednesday of every month.
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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'''Topic:''' '''''Best Practices and Tips for Captioning and Accessible Multimedia''''' <br>


'''Recent Meeting: Wednesday May 4, 2016 from 11:00am-12:00pm (EDT''')<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.


[[File:Debra_Ruh1x1sm.jpg|frameless|left|class=pr10|alt=Debra Ruh]]<br>
'''Presenter''': '''Jesús Pulido, Captioned Media Coordinator''' [http://www.amacusg.org/ AMAC Accessibility Solutions].<br>
'''''Topic: Social Media, Accessibility and Disability Inclusion'''''<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.
'''Presenter: Debra Ruh, [http://ruhglobal.com/ Ruh Global Communications]'''<br>
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'''Presenter Bio:''' Debra Ruh is a Global Disability Inclusion Strategist. Her expertise includes United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), U.S. Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Sections 503, 504 and 508), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). She is a seasoned entrepreneur founding three firms including Ruh Global Communications, TecAccess, and Strategic Performance Solutions. She is a published author of [http://www.amazon.com/Find-Voice-using-Social-Media/dp/1484807510 Finding Your Voice by Using Social Media] and co-founder of [http://www.axschat.com/ AXSChat], a Twitter chat about accessibility and disability inclusion
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'''Session Description:'''<br>
 
This session will provide strategies to assure that your Social Media message is accessible and relevant to the community of persons with disabilities. Social Media provides a huge opportunity for our community including recruiting, employment, advocacy, education and human rights advancements. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) there are 1 in 7 people in the world who have a disability. Social Media is a conduit that can strengthen and empower the voices of persons with disabilities. However Social Media must be accessible from both a design issue but also a bandwidth and digital divide perspective. This session will show ways that we can use Social Media to empower persons with disabilities, find our voices and address accessibility so everyone can participate.
*'''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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*To receive the login link for this and 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.
*Closed captioning provided for both live and recorded sessions
*[http://www.adaconferences.org/Accessibility/ Collaborate Accessibility Guide]<br>
*Resource Links for this session will be available on our [http://www.amacusg.gatech.edu/wagback/Monthly_Meetings#Social_Media.2C_Accessibility_and_Disability_Inclusion  Monthly Meetings] page
*Recordings from previous meetings are available on the [[Monthly_Meetings|Monthly Meetings]] page.
*[[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]


[[Listserv|Join the WAG listserv]]
[[Listserv|Join the WAG listserv]]
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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 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) 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

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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 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

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