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*WAG meeting topics are member-driven.  
*WAG meeting topics are member-driven.  
*If you would like to request training on a specific topic, request a vendor demo, or recommend a Guest Speaker, please email [mailto:wag@amac.gatech.edu wag@amac.gatech.edu]
*If you would like to request training on a specific topic, request a vendor demo, or recommend a Guest Speaker, please email [mailto:wag@amac.gatech.edu wag@amac.gatech.edu]
==Recordings and Resource Links (2018)==
===WCAG 2.1 Discussion (Jun 2018)===
*Presenter: Janet Sylvia, [http://www.amacusg.org/ AMAC Accessibility Solutions]
*[https://sas.elluminate.com/site/external/launch/nativeplayback.jnlp?sid=2015068&psid=2018-06-06.0755.M.2B2466933275C2538FA05EE8E82F13.vcr Collaborate Recording: WCAG 2.1 Discussion]
*[[Media: JSylviaWCAG21DiscussionJune2018.pdf | Presenter Slides: WCAG 2.1 Discussion]]
*Resource Links (from Presentation):
**[https://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG21/ WCAG 2.1]
***[https://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG21/#input-purposes Input Purposes for User Interface Components]
===Basics of Accessible MS Office Documents (Word, PowerPoint and Excel)(May 2018)===
*Presenter: Janet Sylvia, [http://www.amacusg.org/ AMAC Accessibility Solutions]
*[https://sas.elluminate.com/site/external/jwsdetect/playback.jnlp?psid=2018-05-02.0731.M.2B2466933275C2538FA05EE8E82F13.vcr&sid=2015068 Collaborate Recording: Basics of Accessible MS Office Documents (Word, PowerPoint and Excel)]
*[[Media: WAGBasicsAccessibleMSOfcJSylviaAMAC2018.pdf | Presenter Slides: Bascis of Accessible MS Office Documents (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)]]
*[http://www.amacusg.gatech.edu/wagback/Summary_Basics_Accessible_MS_Office_Documents Summary (List): Basics of Accessible MS Office Documents]
*Resource Links (from Presentation)
**[https://www.hhs.gov/web/section-508/making-files-accessible/checklist/aspa-dcd-general-office-document-file-508-checklist/index.html HHS General Office Document File - 508 Checklist]
**[https://developer.paciellogroup.com/resources/contrastanalyser/ Colour Contrast Analyser]
**[https://templates.office.com/en-us/Accessible-Template-Sampler-TM16401472?ui=en-US&rs=en-US&ad=US Microsoft Accessible Template Showcase]
**[https://www.w3.org/WAI/tutorials/images/tips/ W3C Web Accessibility Tutorial: Images - Tips and Tricks] for Writing Alt Text
**[http://diagramcenter.org/table-of-contents-2.html Diagram Center: Image Description Guidelines] for Writing Long Descriptions
Resource Links (from Q/A)
*How to add URL text as Endnotes or Footnotes in documents intended for both electronic and print distribution
**[http://www.karlencommunications.com/adobe/FootnotesAndEndnotes.pdf Footnotes and Endnotes in Word]
*Text Transcripts, Video Description, and Descriptive Text Transcripts (combined Text Transcript and Video Description)
**[http://www.uiaccess.com/transcripts/transcripts_on_the_web.html Transcripts on the Web: Getting People to Your Podcasts and Videos]
***[https://www.w3.org/WAI/highlights/200606wcag2interview.html Example: Text Transcript - Podcast]
***[https://www.w3.org/WAI/presentations/2008/2008-06June-MalaysiaUPS Example: Text Transcript - Video]
***[http://uiaccess.com/transcripts/wheeling_in_second_life.html Example Descriptive Text Transcript: Wheeling in Second Life]
**How to Describe (visual elements), for audio or text distribution
***[http://www.descriptionkey.org/how_to_describe.html DCMP Description Key]
***[https://dcmp.org/learn/227-description-tip-sheet DCMP Description Tip Sheet]


==Recordings and Resource Links (2017)==
==Recordings and Resource Links (2017)==
===IAAP Overview: Building an International Community of Accessibility Professionals (Dec 2017)===
===IAAP Overview: Building an International Community of Accessibility Professionals (Dec 2017)===
*Presenter: Samantha Evans, [http://www.amacusg.org/ AMAC Accessibility Solutions]
*Presenter: Samantha Evans, [http://www.amacusg.org/ AMAC Accessibility Solutions]
*Recording Link: will be available Monday December 11, 2017 by 12noon
*[https://sas.elluminate.com/site/external/jwsdetect/playback.jnlp?psid=2017-12-06.0754.M.2B2466933275C2538FA05EE8E82F13.vcr&sid=2015068 Collaborate Recording IAAP Overview Building an International Community of Accessibility Professionals]
*Resource LInks:
*[[Media: AdvancingAccessibilityProfessionHigherEd120617WAG.pdf | Presenter Slides: IAAP Overview]]
**Forthcoming
**''Note: Use your Browser's Back button after reviewing links to return to this page''
*Resource Links:
**[http://www.accessibilityassociation.org/ International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP)]
***[http://www.accessibilityassociation.org/content.asp?contentid=393 About IAAP Certification]
***[http://www.accessibilityassociation.org/certificationproviders IAAP Approved Certification Preparation Providers]
***[http://www.accessibilityassociation.org/wasfaq WAS (exam) Frequently Asked Questions]
***[http://www.accessibilityassociation.org/certificationapplication Apply to Take a Certification Exam (including cost of exams)]
***[http://www.accessibilityassociation.org/content.asp?contentid=167 Accessibility Now News]
***[http://www.m-enabling.com/ M-Enabling Conference 2018]
***[http://www.accessibilityassociation.org/content.asp?contentid=161 IAAP Webinars]
**Princeton Case Study
***[https://accessibility.princeton.edu/about/ict-accessibility-committee Princeton ICT Accessibility Committee]
***[https://accessibility.princeton.edu/events Princeton Training & Outreach Programs]
***[https://accessibility.princeton.edu/news/princeton-celebrates-global-accessibility-awareness-day Princeton Celebrates Global Accessibility Awareness Day]
***[https://accessibility.princeton.edu/resources/campus-subject-matter-experts Princeton Campus Subject Matter Experts]
***[https://www.meetup.com/A11YPrinceton/?_cookie-check=3yV5u3pFX9GxSt-Q Princeton Accessibility Meetup]


===Creating a Compliance Plan: A Case Study (Oct 2017)===
===Creating a Compliance Plan: A Case Study (Oct 2017)===
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===An Overview of the Revised Section 508 Standards (Apr 2017)===
===An Overview of the Revised Section 508 Standards (Apr 2017)===
*Presenter:Jonathan Avila, ''Chief Accessibility Officer'', [http://www.ssbbartgroup.com/ SSB BART Group]
*Presenter:Jonathan Avila, ''Chief Accessibility Officer'', [https://www.levelaccess.com/ Level Access], formerly SSB BART Group
*[https://sas.elluminate.com/site/external/launch/nativeplayback.jnlp?sid=2015068&psid=2017-04-05.0811.M.2B2466933275C2538FA05EE8E82F13.vcr Collaborate Recording An Overview of the Revised Section 508 Standards]
*[https://sas.elluminate.com/site/external/launch/nativeplayback.jnlp?sid=2015068&psid=2017-04-05.0811.M.2B2466933275C2538FA05EE8E82F13.vcr Collaborate Recording An Overview of the Revised Section 508 Standards]
*Resource Links:
*Resource Links:

Revision as of 16:15, 6 June 2018

General Information (Collaborate Accessibility and Technical Support)

  • WAG meets online the first Wednesday of every month from 11:00am - 12:00pm (EST) via Collaborate web conferencing solution
  • To receive the login link and attend live sessions, please join the WAG Listserv by emailing wag@amac.gatech.edu
  • All are welcome to access session recordings; links provided below.
  • Technical Support for Collaborate is available 24/7 and 365 days a year by calling:
    • U.S. and North America, Toll Free: 1 (877) 382-2293
    • U.K. Toll Free: (0800) 051-7248
    • Ireland: 800 64 4528
    • Australia, Toll Free: 1 (800) 26-7338
    • International, Non Toll Free: 1 (606) 274-2370

Request a Meeting Topic

  • WAG meeting topics are member-driven.
  • If you would like to request training on a specific topic, request a vendor demo, or recommend a Guest Speaker, please email wag@amac.gatech.edu

Recordings and Resource Links (2018)

WCAG 2.1 Discussion (Jun 2018)

Basics of Accessible MS Office Documents (Word, PowerPoint and Excel)(May 2018)

Resource Links (from Q/A)

Recordings and Resource Links (2017)

IAAP Overview: Building an International Community of Accessibility Professionals (Dec 2017)

Creating a Compliance Plan: A Case Study (Oct 2017)

Web Accessibility Lipstick on a Usability Pig (Sep 2017)

Accessible Events: Never the Twain Shall Meet - Meeting Planners and Disability Service Providers (Aug 2017)

Accessible Word and PDF Documents (Jun 2017)

Accessibility Challenges and Solutions in Higher Education (May 2017)

  • Presenter: Janet Sylvia, WAG Coordinator and Accessibility Specialist at AMAC
  • Recording Information and Resource Links:

An Overview of the Revised Section 508 Standards (Apr 2017)

Achieving ICT Accessibility Through W3C's Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) Resources (Mar 2017)

2016 AMAC Accessibility Symposium for Administrators, Recap (Feb 2017)

Recordings and Resource Links (2016)

Procurement of Accessible ICTs: Challenges, Solutions and the Georgia Tech Best Practices Procurement Model (Dec 2016)

Why We Need a Global Inclusive Education Standard (Oct 2016)

Media Accessibility 101 (Sep 2016)

Web Accessibility: The Benefits and Challenges of Automated and Manual Testing (July 2016)

Accessible Online Courses: Challenges and Solutions, and GMU Accessibility Initiative (June 2016)

Social Media, Accessibility and Disability Inclusion (May 2016)

ICT Accessibility MOOC and Legal Updates in Web Accessibility and Higher Education (Mar 2016)

WAI-ARIA: Intro to Accessible Dynamic Web Content (Feb 2016)

Recordings and Resource Links (2015)

10 Tips for Applying WCAG 2.0 to Mobile Websites

Accessibility Trends, Endeavors and Stories of Inspiration

Accessible Knowledge: the Opportunities and Challenges of MOOCS

Captioning Services and Interactive Transcripts

Technology Opening the Door to Education for First Nations People in Australia

The Changing Legal Landscape of Video in Higher Education