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'''Presenter Bio''': Linda Gilbert is an Accessibility Specialist at AMAC, working with the WAG initiative. She holds a PhD in Instructional Technology. Her prior work includes coordinating an institutional 508 Committee and teaching compliance workshops. [http://amacusg.org/bio.php?id=321 Read More about Dr. Linda Gilbert] | '''Presenter Bio''': Linda Gilbert is an Accessibility Specialist at AMAC, working with the WAG initiative. She holds a PhD in Instructional Technology. Her prior work includes coordinating an institutional 508 Committee and teaching compliance workshops. [http://amacusg.org/bio.php?id=321 Read More about Dr. Linda Gilbert] | ||
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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 Solutions and Research Center in 2015. Its purpose is to bring together individuals in higher education attempting to navigate the complex Section 508 standards and 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.
Presenter: Dr. Linda Gilbert, AMAC
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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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