IT Accessibility Review
Volume 1, Number 11
Special Events
Second International Conference on Universal Design
When: 22-26 October 2006
Where: Kyoto Japan
The 2nd International Conference on Universal Design will be hosted by the International Association for Universal Design (IAUD) and co-hosted by Kyoto Prefecture.
For more information, please visit: http://www.adaptenv.org
Developing Your IT Accessibility Implementation Plan TEC-VA-003
When: 24 October 2006
Where: Greater Richmond Convention Center Room B-14
Richmond, VA 23219
Instructor: Debra Ruh, Founder of TecAccess
This half-day course will kick-off with a brief review of the practical implications of the Section 508 standards and move directly into the details of developing a comprehensive plan. This exciting course is intended for program managers, project managers, procurement officers and IT department managers responsible for managing or planning the development, maintenance or procurement of IT products and services.
What this course will cover:
- This course will begin with a brief review of the practical implications of Section 508.
- This course will highlight the important considerations of your department or project plan as it pertains to accessibility for both your websites and your non-web IT products and services (all the relevant sections of 508).
- Real-life examples of both web and non-web Accessibility Project Plans will be reviewed, along with interactive learning strategies.
- Participants will be provided the knowledge, tools and "know how" to develop IT accessibility implementation plans that will satisfy the web and non-web compliance requirements of Section 508, as well as the needs of your users.
For more information, please visit:
http://www.tecaccess.net/content/vitaclass.shtml
To register for the course, please call:
Mac McCuller, (804)-365-8476
Or reach him by e-mail at:
mmcculler@tecaccess.net
The Role of VPATs in Procurement TEC-SW-003
When: 24 October 2006
Where: Greater Richmond Convention Center Room B-14
Richmond, VA 23219
This is a fast paced, comprehensive course focusing on the relevance and use of VPATs as they apply to IT procurement. VPATs can assist you in meeting IT accessibility compliance requirements such as Section 508, the business requirements of your organization and the accessibility needs of the end users of the IT products and services you specify or procure. The course is intended for procurement personnel, legal representatives, IT department managers, program managers and project managers responsible for specifying, developing or procuring IT on behalf of government agencies, corporations and educational institutions. The course is designed to provide a clear and concise understanding of how VPATs can be employed to procure fully accessible IT products and services for federal agencies.
Course modules include:
- Module 1- Origin & Relevance of VPATs
- Module 2- How VPATs are Structured
- Module 3- Acquiring VPATs and supplemental VPAT data
- Module 4- Analyzing VPAT Data
- Module 5- Comparing VPATs from Multiple Suppliers to Determine "Best Fit"
- Module 6- Course Review and Question & Answer
For more information, please visit:
http://www.tecaccess.net/content/vitaclass.shtml
To register for the course, please call:
Mac McCuller, (804)-365-8476
Or reach him by e-mail at:
mmcculler@tecaccess.net
Barrier-free E-learning Online Course
When: 06 November 2006
Where: Online
This exciting course is brought to you by a dynamic partnership between Equal Access to Software and Information (EASI) and TecAccess.
Barrier-free E-learning is based on the realization that course content authors, faculty and instructional designers, are placing that content inside a courseware or learning management system. Most of the Web accessibility issues relate to that interface, and only a few accessibility features are relevant to the actual course content. The revisions focus on a limited set of accessibility issues and also stress how to achieve accessibility using familiar software that designers are already using.
Who should attend?
Administrators, instructional technology staff, instructional design staff and faculty who post content for their courses (distance learning courses to online components of traditional campus classes).
Barrier-free E-learning course participants will leave the course with a practical tool that will empower one to influence the accessibility of e-learning at their organization or institution.
Course content will be available on the web and class discussion will take place either by e-mail or on a discussion board. Both will be entirely asynchronous. An optional synchronous online chat meeting may also be scheduled.
For more information, please visit:
http://www.tecaccess.net/content/services/barrierfreeelearn.shtml
To register for the course, please call:
Mac McCuller, (804)-365-8476
Or reach him by e-mail at:
mmcculler@tecaccess.net
TASH 2006 Conference
When: 08-11 November 2006
Where: Baltimore, Maryland
TASH, an international association of people with disabilities, their family members, other advocates, and professionals working for full inclusion of all people in all aspects of society, will hold their annual conference at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, Maryland.
For information, visit www.tash.org.
IDEAS 2006 Conference
When: 13-14 November 2006
Where: Washington, DC
IDEAS 2006 is the Federal government´s annual conference on Section 508, presented by the GSA.
Why IDEAS 2006 is important to you!
The Rehabilitation Act of 1998 requires Federal agencies to make their electronic and information technology accessible to people with disabilities. Section 508 was enacted to eliminate barriers in information technology, to make available new opportunities for people with disabilities, and to encourage development of technologies that will help achieve these goals. The law applies to all Federal agencies when they develop, procure, maintain, or use electronic and information technology.
Who Should Attend IDEAS 2006:
- Section 508 Coordinators; EEO, Human Capitol Officers, ADA Coordinators
- Computer Specialists and IT/IS managers in Federal, state and local government
- Private sector IT/IS professionals
- Procurement Managers
- Program Managers
- Senior Leadership from Government Agencies & DoD and Leading Government Integrators
- Training Providers: government employees who lead training programs and private companies who supply training software
Attend IDEAS 2006 and:
- Discover how Section 508 impacts your Enterprise Architecture
- Take away crucial Section 508 compliance information
- Learn how to prepare for the upcoming DoJ Section 508 biennial survey
- Test drive new, compliant technology products and services
- Examine Section 508 implementation and best practices
- Network and learn from your government peers and private sector experts
For more information about the IDEAS 2006 Conference, or to register to attend, please visit: http://www.ideas508.com.
The Refresh the Web Conference
When: 16-18 November 2006
Where: Orlando, Fl
The Refresh the Web Conference will be a great opportunity for web developers and designers to get together and discuss web standards and accessibility. The conference features two and a half days of presentations by many experts in the field, plus optional crash courses from Andy Budd and Jeremy Keith.
For more information please visit: http://refresh06.com/.
Accessible Internet Multimedia Online Course
When: 03 December 2006
Where: Online or as independent study
This exciting course is brought to you by a dynamic partnership between Equal Access to Software and Information (EASI) and TecAccess.
Accessible Internet Multimedia is available on the scheduled date and also as independent study at any time. Educational and other information providers on the Internet are increasingly using multimedia as a means to disseminate information. Multimedia poses special problems, but at the same time -- unique opportunities for reaching people with disabilities. Providing transcriptions, captions and descriptive video synchronized with the media is a real challenge.
This course will give step-by-step instruction in how and when to provide transcriptions and synchronized captions.
Who should attend?
The course is ideal for web masters, information technologists, instructional technologists, disabled students, staff, human resource professionals, librarians and more.
For more information, please visit:
http://www.tecaccess.net/content/services/accmulti.shtml
To register for the course, please call:
Mac McCuller, (804)-365-8476
Or reach him by e-mail at:
mmcculler@tecaccess.net
Train the Trainer Online Course
When: 04 December 2006
Where: Online
This exciting course is brought to you by a dynamic partnership between Equal Access to Software and Information (EASI) and TecAccess.
Train the Trainer is intended to provide basic know-how on adaptive technologies and to provide future trainers with teaching tools and hand-outs for the end learner.
Many organizations are providing limited training on adaptive technology to their customers, students or staff in a variety of different software packages. They do not plan to provide in-depth training, and often only expect to provide training on one specific application periodically. Unfortunately, they are concerned with how to prepare a staff person to provide a basic training on many applications and only at infrequent intervals.
Who should attend?
Train the Trainer is ideal for institutions that provide adaptive technology to a constant stream of new users such as a schools, senior citizen centers and libraries. The course will cover operating system basics, adaptive technology basics for screen readers, screen magnification, voice recognition and more. The exciting course will also give tips for teaching to people with disabilities.
For more information, please visit:
http://www.tecaccess.net/content/services/trainer.shtml
To register for the course, please call:
Mac McCuller, (804)-365-8476
Or reach him by e-mail at:
mmcculler@tecaccess.net
Assistive Technology Industry Association Conference and Leadership Forum on Accessibility - Accessibility in the Corporate Environment
When: 25-26 January 2007
Where: Orlando, Florida
This event, held in conjunction with ATIA´s 8th Annual Conference, is designed for corporations that are developing their accessibility strategies to address the needs of their employees and customers with disabilities. The ATIA Leadership Forum on Accessibility will be held in Orlando, Florida.
For details contact ATIA Toll-free: 1-877-OUR-ATIA (877-687-2842) or email via at info@atia.org to be put on their mailing list. http://www.atia.org
