[CASL-L] WebAIM @ ACES, ADA Compliance Workshop, Wednesday, March 28, 8:30-4:30 p.m.

[Tatham, Robert]

Good Afternoon Library Media Specialists!

I have just been invited to join your CASL-L listserv and are very happy to be here and participate in your listserv community.

I would like to invite you to a training session opportunity at ACES (Area Cooperative Educational Services) to learn more about website accessibility. Some of you possibly received the following notification if you are on our Schoology, Google Group or Tech Council contact list.

I hope you will find this training session interesting and join us on March 28th.


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Hello Everyone,

Join ACES Technology Services and WebAIM's accessibility expert for a one day intensive, web accessibility training. This session will focus on accessibility principles and techniques. Learn what you need to know to ensure that your web site meets the legal guidelines for the ADA 508 Refresh and WCAG 2.0 compliance.

When

Wednesday, March 28, 2018, 8:30-4:30 p.m., lunch provided

Where

ACES SDA Building, 205 Skiff Street, Hamden, CT

Cost

$250 per person

Presenter

John Northup, Web Accessibility Specialist at WebAIM, Utah State University

Audience

This training is suitable for technology directors, web content creators, webmasters, web designers, developers, program managers, or anyone interested in gaining a deep understanding of web accessibility. HTML experience helpful but not required.

Registration

Click Here to Register<https://registration.aces.org/>

Topics

* Understanding the principles of web accessibility
* Discussing web accessibility guidelines and laws - ADA Section 508, WCAG 2.0
* Understanding how users with disabilities access and use the web
* JavaScript, ARIA, and HTML5
* Cascading style sheets (CSS)
* Creating ADA compliant content using Acrobat and PDF, MS Suite, Google
* Captioning video
* Evaluating site accessibility
* Using screen readers and other assistive technologies
* Building an accessibility mindset - create content for everyone


Please pass along to any interested staff in your district. Questions? Please contact Sue Kelly at skelly at aces.org<mailto:skelly at aces.org> or 203-287-6840.

Best regards, ACES Technology Services

Robert J. Tatham Jr.

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User Support Coordinator
Technology Services Department
204 State Street
North Haven, CT 06473
Office - 203-287-6845
Cell - 203-627-2315
Education is the key to unlock the golden door of freedom.

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