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	==Janet Sylvia, University System of Georgia Accessibility Leader==		==Janet Sylvia, University System of Georgia Accessibility Leader==
	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. Janet co-founded the Web Accessibility Group in 2011 at the University of Georgia with the goal of sharing and discussing strategies, techniques and resources for meeting Section 508 compliance and implementing WCAG guidelines throughout the University System of Georgia. Janet's areas of expertise include Section 508 and WCAG 2.0 implementation for institutes of higher education. Janet has presented at regional, national and international events including Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Distance Learning ~~Administration Conference~~ and ~~the Annual~~ CSUN Conference on four occasions. Her accessibility articles have been published through conference proceedings and websites, ~~including Media~~ Access Australia. Janet has raised awareness and advocated for accessibility as she expanded the outreach of WAG and guided its transition from UGA to AMAC at Georgia Tech. Thank you Janet for your critical role as a leading voice and advocate for improved accessibility in higher education. We look forward to your continued involvement with WAG and offer best wishes in your continued ~~work as~~ an independent accessibility consultant ~~and continue~~ your work in the field of Accessible Art.		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. Janet co-founded the Web Accessibility Group in 2011 at the University of Georgia with the goal of sharing and discussing strategies, techniques and resources for meeting Section 508 compliance and implementing WCAG guidelines throughout the University System of Georgia. Janet's areas of expertise include Section 508 and WCAG 2.0 implementation for institutes of higher education. Janet has presented at regional, national and international events including Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Distance Learning Administration Conference and the Annual CSUN Conference on four occasions. Her accessibility articles have been published through conference proceedings and websites, including Media Access Australia. Janet has raised awareness and advocated for accessibility as she expanded the outreach of WAG and guided its transition from UGA to AMAC at Georgia Tech. Thank you Janet for your critical role as a leading voice and advocate for improved accessibility in higher education. We look forward to your continued involvement with WAG and offer best wishes in your continued work as an independent accessibility consultant and continue your work in the field of Accessible Art.

	==Dr. Beatriz Potter, Valdosta State University==		==Dr. Beatriz Potter, Valdosta State University==
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	Adelle Frank, Web Developer Manager Senior at the Georgia Institute of Technology Institute Communications, is committed to web accessibility. In this interview, '''Janet Sylvia''' (WAG Coordinator and Accessibility Specialist at [http://www.amacusg.org/ AMAC]) discusses web accessibility with '''Adelle Frank''' (Web Developer Manager Senior at the [http://www.comm.gatech.edu/ Georgia Institute of Technology, Institute Communications]).<br><br>		Adelle Frank, Web Developer Manager Senior at the Georgia Institute of Technology Institute Communications, is committed to web accessibility. In this interview, '''Janet Sylvia''' (WAG Coordinator and Accessibility Specialist at [http://www.amacusg.org/ AMAC]) discusses web accessibility with '''Adelle Frank''' (Web Developer Manager Senior at the [http://www.comm.gatech.edu/ Georgia Institute of Technology, Institute Communications]).<br><br>
	In this interview, Adelle mentions how she first got started with web accessibility. "In my first full-time web development position, I was lucky enough to work with a great accessibility advocate, Arthur Murphy ([http://aeoliansolutions.com/index.html Aeolian Solutions, LLC] and [https://twitter.com/arthurmurphy Arthur Murphy Twitter]). He helped write the original Section 508 standards for equal access via various technologies. I was already committed to the ideal that people should have equal rights, and Arthur inspired me to apply that to website access, too. [http://www.amacusg.gatech.edu/~~wagback~~/Adelle_Frank_Interview Read the Full Adelle Frank Interview]		In this interview, Adelle mentions how she first got started with web accessibility. "In my first full-time web development position, I was lucky enough to work with a great accessibility advocate, Arthur Murphy ([http://aeoliansolutions.com/index.html Aeolian Solutions, LLC] and [https://twitter.com/arthurmurphy Arthur Murphy Twitter]). He helped write the original Section 508 standards for equal access via various technologies. I was already committed to the ideal that people should have equal rights, and Arthur inspired me to apply that to website access, too. [http://www.amacusg.gatech.edu/wag/Adelle_Frank_Interview Read the Full Adelle Frank Interview]

	== Kennesaw State University ==		== Kennesaw State University ==

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2018 GA ADA for State & Local Governments Conference

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			==Accessibility for Teams==
			===A resource from digital.gov===
			A ‘quick-start’ guide for embedding accessibility and inclusive design practices into your team’s workflow. Everyone on the team has a role in making online resources accessible and inclusive. [https://accessibility.digital.gov/ Accessibility for Teams] provides:

			*An overview of how each team member can contribute to a product's accessibility
			*A framework for thinking about accessibility and inclusive design in your role
			*An understanding of the human need behind accessibility practices

	==2018 GA ADA for State & Local Governments Conference==		==2018 GA ADA for State & Local Governments Conference==
	===About the Conference===		===About the Conference===

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-AccessGA is a joint initiative of the State of Georgia ADA Coordinator's Office, the Georgia Institute of Technology's AMAC Accessibility Solutions and Research Center, and The Georgia Technology Authority. AccessGA's purpose is to support Georgia state agencies with Information and Communication Technology (ICT) accessibility, promoting equal and timely access for employees and customers with a wide range of disabilities. Visit the [http://www.accessga.org/ AccessGA website]
+===About the Conference===
 ==Janet Sylvia, University System of Georgia Accessibility Leader==

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			==Georgia ADA Coordinator's Office and AccessGA==
			AccessGA is a joint initiative of the State of Georgia ADA Coordinator's Office, the Georgia Institute of Technology's AMAC Accessibility Solutions and Research Center, and The Georgia Technology Authority. AccessGA's purpose is to support Georgia state agencies with Information and Communication Technology (ICT) accessibility, promoting equal and timely access for employees and customers with a wide range of disabilities. Visit the [http://www.accessga.org/ AccessGA website]


	==Janet Sylvia, University System of Georgia Accessibility Leader==		==Janet Sylvia, University System of Georgia Accessibility Leader==
	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. Janet co-founded the Web Accessibility Group in 2011 at the University of Georgia with the goal of sharing and discussing strategies, techniques and resources for meeting Section 508 compliance and implementing WCAG guidelines throughout the University System of Georgia. Janet's areas of expertise include Section 508 and WCAG 2.0 implementation for institutes of higher education. Janet has presented at regional, national and international events including Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Distance Learning Administration Conference and the Annual CSUN Conference on four occasions. Her accessibility articles have been published through conference proceedings and websites, including Media Access Australia. Janet has raised awareness and advocated for accessibility as she expanded the outreach of WAG and guided its transition from UGA to AMAC at Georgia Tech. Thank you Janet for your critical role as a leading voice and advocate for improved accessibility in higher education. We look forward to your continued involvement with WAG and offer best wishes in your continued work as an independent accessibility consultant and continue your work in the field of Accessible Art.		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. Janet co-founded the Web Accessibility Group in 2011 at the University of Georgia with the goal of sharing and discussing strategies, techniques and resources for meeting Section 508 compliance and implementing WCAG guidelines throughout the University System of Georgia. Janet's areas of expertise include Section 508 and WCAG 2.0 implementation for institutes of higher education. Janet has presented at regional, national and international events including Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Distance Learning Administration Conference and the Annual CSUN Conference on four occasions. Her accessibility articles have been published through conference proceedings and websites, including Media Access Australia. Janet has raised awareness and advocated for accessibility as she expanded the outreach of WAG and guided its transition from UGA to AMAC at Georgia Tech. Thank you Janet for your critical role as a leading voice and advocate for improved accessibility in higher education. We look forward to your continued involvement with WAG and offer best wishes in your continued work as an independent accessibility consultant and continue your work in the field of Accessible Art.

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			==Janet Sylvia, University System of Georgia Accessibility Leader==
			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. Janet co-founded the Web Accessibility Group in 2011 at the University of Georgia with the goal of sharing and discussing strategies, techniques and resources for meeting Section 508 compliance and implementing WCAG guidelines throughout the University System of Georgia. Janet's areas of expertise include Section 508 and WCAG 2.0 implementation for institutes of higher education. Janet has presented at regional, national and international events including Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Distance Learning Administration Conference and the Annual CSUN Conference on four occasions. Her accessibility articles have been published through conference proceedings and websites, including Media Access Australia. Janet has raised awareness and advocated for accessibility as she expanded the outreach of WAG and guided its transition from UGA to AMAC at Georgia Tech. Thank you Janet for your critical role as a leading voice and advocate for improved accessibility in higher education. We look forward to your continued involvement with WAG and offer best wishes in your continued work as an independent accessibility consultant and continue your work in the field of Accessible Art.

	==Dr. Beatriz Potter, Valdosta State University==		==Dr. Beatriz Potter, Valdosta State University==
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Dr. Beatriz Potter, Valdosta State University

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	Dr. Beatriz Potter, a member of WAG, is a faculty member in the Modern and Classical Languages (MCL) Department at [https://www.valdosta.edu/ Valdosta State University (VSU)]. She teaches Spanish and ESOL courses in online, blended and face to face classes and has been a leader in addressing accessibility issues in online courses and instructional material.<br>		Dr. Beatriz Potter, a member of WAG, is a faculty member in the Modern and Classical Languages (MCL) Department at [https://www.valdosta.edu/ Valdosta State University (VSU)]. She teaches Spanish and ESOL courses in online, blended and face to face classes and has been a leader in addressing accessibility issues in online courses and instructional material.<br><br>
	Dr. Potter’s commitment to accessibility and access began during her work as IT specialist with the VSU Distance Learning and Information Technology (IT) Department. One of her primary responsibilities was conducting workshops focusing on accessibility for faculty and staff who were developing online courses. These workshops emphasized the importance of creating content with universal design concepts and the need to implement best practices during all stages of course development. This work and presentations at local, statewide and national meetings has contributed to creating awareness of the importance of having online web content that is accessible and in compliance with Section 508 standards of the Rehabilitation Act. Early in her teaching career at VSU, she had the exceptional opportunity to work with a hard of hearing student. This was a turning point in her journey as an educator as it helped her understand the importance of addressing the needs of all students. <br>		Dr. Potter’s commitment to accessibility and access began during her work as IT specialist with the VSU Distance Learning and Information Technology (IT) Department. One of her primary responsibilities was conducting workshops focusing on accessibility for faculty and staff who were developing online courses. These workshops emphasized the importance of creating content with universal design concepts and the need to implement best practices during all stages of course development. This work and presentations at local, statewide and national meetings has contributed to creating awareness of the importance of having online web content that is accessible and in compliance with Section 508 standards of the Rehabilitation Act. Early in her teaching career at VSU, she had the exceptional opportunity to work with a hard of hearing student. This was a turning point in her journey as an educator as it helped her understand the importance of addressing the needs of all students.<br><br>
	Tools that she uses in making her courses accessible, include closed captioned videos of her course orientation, welcome message, getting started and overview of course modules. She also uses searchable and accessible PDF files for her syllabus and course documents as well as HTML content that includes images with alternated text. Her evaluations and assessments are provided through BlazeVIEW, VSU learning management system and Blackboard Collaborate web conferencing system. She provides access to audio clips’ scripts as a part of student feedback which can also be used to work with deaf or hard of hearing students by flipping those oral skills activities and assessments into additional writing and reading skills conducted through the use of chats, text messaging and Blackboard Collaborate.		Tools that she uses in making her courses accessible, include closed captioned videos of her course orientation, welcome message, getting started and overview of course modules. She also uses searchable and accessible PDF files for her syllabus and course documents as well as HTML content that includes images with alternated text. Her evaluations and assessments are provided through BlazeVIEW, VSU learning management system and Blackboard Collaborate web conferencing system. She provides access to audio clips’ scripts as a part of student feedback which can also be used to work with deaf or hard of hearing students by flipping those oral skills activities and assessments into additional writing and reading skills conducted through the use of chats, text messaging and Blackboard Collaborate.
	Dr. Potter is currently a course and subject matter expert peer reviewer for Quality Matters and is working with colleagues to see how text publishers and their digital bundles comply with accessibility requirements. An ongoing concern is the time and dedication that faculty need to make course accessible and recognition of these issues by administrators.		Dr. Potter is currently a course and subject matter expert peer reviewer for Quality Matters and is working with colleagues to see how text publishers and their digital bundles comply with accessibility requirements. An ongoing concern is the time and dedication that faculty need to make course accessible and recognition of these issues by administrators.


	== Adelle Frank, Georgia Institute of Technology==		== Adelle Frank, Georgia Institute of Technology==

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			==Dr. Beatriz Potter, Valdosta State University==
			[[File:BPotterWAGsm.jpg\|frame\|left]]

			Dr. Beatriz Potter, a member of WAG, is a faculty member in the Modern and Classical Languages (MCL) Department at [https://www.valdosta.edu/ Valdosta State University (VSU)]. She teaches Spanish and ESOL courses in online, blended and face to face classes and has been a leader in addressing accessibility issues in online courses and instructional material.<br>
			Dr. Potter’s commitment to accessibility and access began during her work as IT specialist with the VSU Distance Learning and Information Technology (IT) Department. One of her primary responsibilities was conducting workshops focusing on accessibility for faculty and staff who were developing online courses. These workshops emphasized the importance of creating content with universal design concepts and the need to implement best practices during all stages of course development. This work and presentations at local, statewide and national meetings has contributed to creating awareness of the importance of having online web content that is accessible and in compliance with Section 508 standards of the Rehabilitation Act. Early in her teaching career at VSU, she had the exceptional opportunity to work with a hard of hearing student. This was a turning point in her journey as an educator as it helped her understand the importance of addressing the needs of all students. <br>
			Tools that she uses in making her courses accessible, include closed captioned videos of her course orientation, welcome message, getting started and overview of course modules. She also uses searchable and accessible PDF files for her syllabus and course documents as well as HTML content that includes images with alternated text. Her evaluations and assessments are provided through BlazeVIEW, VSU learning management system and Blackboard Collaborate web conferencing system. She provides access to audio clips’ scripts as a part of student feedback which can also be used to work with deaf or hard of hearing students by flipping those oral skills activities and assessments into additional writing and reading skills conducted through the use of chats, text messaging and Blackboard Collaborate.
			Dr. Potter is currently a course and subject matter expert peer reviewer for Quality Matters and is working with colleagues to see how text publishers and their digital bundles comply with accessibility requirements. An ongoing concern is the time and dedication that faculty need to make course accessible and recognition of these issues by administrators.


	== Adelle Frank, Georgia Institute of Technology==		== Adelle Frank, Georgia Institute of Technology==

Jsylvia6: /* Nominate a Spotlight */

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Nominate a Spotlight

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	*Why does this person (or group) think web accessibility is important? <br>		*Why does this person (or group) think web accessibility is important? <br>
	*How does this person (or group) incorporate web accessibility into their current work? <br>		*How does this person (or group) incorporate web accessibility into their current work? <br>
	*What inspires this person (or group) to continue this important work?<br.		*What inspires this person (or group) to continue this important work?<br>
	*What advice does this person (or group) have for others (newcomers, colleagues) regarding web accessibility?<br>		*What advice does this person (or group) have for others (newcomers, colleagues) regarding web accessibility?<br>
	*Anything else you would like to mention?<br>		*Anything else you would like to mention?<br>

Jsylvia6: /* Kennesaw State University */

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Kennesaw State University

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	*Dr. Elke Leeds, Assistant Vice President of Technology Enhanced Learning & Executive Director of the Distance Learning Center		*Dr. Elke Leeds, Assistant Vice President of Technology Enhanced Learning & Executive Director of the Distance Learning Center
	*Dr. Jim Cope, Associate Director of the Distance Learning Center and Professor of English and English Education.		*Dr. Jim Cope, Associate Director of the Distance Learning Center and Professor of English and English Education.
	~~<br>~~<br>		<br>

	== Georgia Gwinnett College ==		== Georgia Gwinnett College ==

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Kennesaw State University

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	[[File:KSUsm.jpg\|frame\|left\|]] In an on-going commitment to web-content accessibility for all Kennesaw State University students, Dr. Elke Leeds and Dr. Jim Cope from KSU's Distance Learning Center (DLC) presented on "Accessibility and Technology-Enhanced Learning" to the Coles College of Business faculty. The presentation was a part of Coles' ongoing "Brown Bag" series lectures coordinated by Dr. Radwan Ali.		[[File:KSUsm.jpg\|frame\|left\|]] In an on-going commitment to web-content accessibility for all Kennesaw State University students, Dr. Elke Leeds and Dr. Jim Cope from KSU's Distance Learning Center (DLC) presented on "Accessibility and Technology-Enhanced Learning" to the Coles College of Business faculty. The presentation was a part of Coles' ongoing "Brown Bag" series lectures coordinated by Dr. Radwan Ali.
	In their presentation, Dr. Leeds and Dr. Cope outlined faculty's responsibilities for providing accessible Web-based content for all students in compliance with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. They also shared KSU's ongoing efforts to provide accessibility for web content, and focused on specific things faculty members can do to meet the needs of all students.		In their presentation, Dr. Leeds and Dr. Cope outlined faculty's responsibilities for providing accessible Web-based content for all students in compliance with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. They also shared KSU's ongoing efforts to provide accessibility for web content, and focused on specific things faculty members can do to meet the needs of all students. <br>
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	KSU's DLC provides leadership in helping faculty meet students' accessibility needs in all online courses. This support includes [http://www.kennesaw.edu/dlc a new DLC website] that provides information on DLC services to faculty and students. One important service is the captioning of faculty video and audio files so that faculty can use a wide variety of media to engage all of their students. The DLC also employees five instructional designers who help faculty produce high quality, accessible course materials. This design support is embedded in KSU's online course review process, but the designers also help faculty members review existing courses to ensure 100% accessibility compliance.		KSU's DLC provides leadership in helping faculty meet students' accessibility needs in all online courses. This support includes [http://www.kennesaw.edu/dlc a new DLC website] that provides information on DLC services to faculty and students. One important service is the captioning of faculty video and audio files so that faculty can use a wide variety of media to engage all of their students. The DLC also employees five instructional designers who help faculty produce high quality, accessible course materials. This design support is embedded in KSU's online course review process, but the designers also help faculty members review existing courses to ensure 100% accessibility compliance.