From: Carli Agostino [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: April 24, 2018 2:10 PM
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Subject: Posting to Atlantic Provinces Library Association on behalf of CAPAL WCAG Community of Practice
Hello,
I am reaching out to you as a member of CAPAL’s WCAG 2.0 Community of Practice. We are hosting a webinar on May 17th and are hoping to communicate this to the members of the Atlantic Provinces Library Association, either through your local list serv or through whatever your normal channels of communication are. I hope that you are the correct person to contact for this request. If not please direct me to the correct person.
The message I would like to have shared is as follows (below the line). If you have any questions or concerns please let me know.
Register for CAPAL’s Web Content Accessibility Guidelines community of practice inaugural webinar for Global Accessibility Awareness Day!
“Making Library Computers and Browsers Automatically Adapt to Users who have Trouble Using Them”
Presented by Gregg Vanderheiden (PhD), Professor in the College of Information Studies at the University of Maryland.
When: May 17th at 1:30pm (EST)
Abstract:
University and college libraries are trying to support students of all ages and abilities including a surprisingly large number who have invisible cognitive, language, and learning (CLL) disabilities. Although many think of accessibility as just for people with disabilities, there are many strategies that can make computers easier to use that are more subtle — and that can be useful to all users. The goal is to allow anyone to sit down to any computer they encounter and have the computer automatically be easier for them to use — in a way that is seamless and discreet. This includes those with visible disabilities and those that have trouble for any reason. New developments hold promise not only for the development of better accessibility and usability strategies, but, as importantly, ways to make it possible to have the features people need show up instantly on any computer — in a way that does not add to librarian loads. This presentation will discuss and demonstrate some of the new tools being introduced to help make it easier to create and use solutions for this diverse group.
Check out the video “Global Public Inclusive Infrastructure” for a brief overview of Gregg’s talk. Keep in mind Gregg will cover more on its use with cognitive, language, and learning disabilities.
Biography:
Gregg Vanderheiden has worked in the area of technology and disability for over 45 years and has been pioneer in cross-disability access to ICT of all types. His work can be found in Apple, Microsoft and IBM operating systems, phones, Automated Postal Stations, Amtrak ticket machines, and airport terminals. He co-chaired WCAG 1.0 and 2.0 working groups, and has worked with over 50 companies and government advisory & planning committees on issues of accessibility. He received his Ph.D. in Technology in Communication Rehabilitation and Child Development, an interdisciplinary degree between the departments of Electrical Engineering, Communicative Disorders, Rehabilitation Psychology & Special Education and Educational Psychology, from the University of Wisconsin - Madison. For a more detailed biography on Dr. Vanderheiden, please visit his staff biography page at the University of Maryland.
Registration
Registration is now open to CAPAL members as well as other library organizations. We recognize that this topic can seem overwhelming, and as such we will provide registered attendees with a primer to introduce major concepts and issues of WCAG 2.0.
Please register through the form available at Register for Global Accessibility Awareness Day Webinar.
While anyone can register for the webinar, spots are limited and CAPAL members will be given priority.
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Carli Agostino | Library Assistant
E-Learning & Reserve Services | University of Guelph
McLaughlin Library | 50 Stone Rd E. | Guelph, ON | N1G 2W1
University of Guelph
519-824-4120 ext. 52563 | [log in to unmask]
