Webinar: Online accessibility
| Date/Time: | Tuesday, 06 Sep 2011 from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm |
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| Location: | 206 Durham Center |
| Cost: | Free |
| URL: | http://www.academicimpressions.com/event...t=Overview |
| Phone: | 515-294-4000 |
| Channel: | University |
| Categories: | Training, development |
| Actions: | Download iCal/vCal | Email Reminder |
OVERVIEW
The online environment has the potential to be a more accessible infrastructure for learning than face-to-face classes for all students, including those who have disabilities. However, when online environments are technologically "inaccessible," they can inadvertently create more barriers for students with disabilities, making learning more difficult or even impossible.
Join us to discuss the current and proposed legislation that supports the needs of all students, particularly those with visual, auditory, cognitive, and motor disabilities in online environments. We'll share best practices, consequences of lack of accessibility, technology availability, suggestions for creating an accessible website, and the benefits and challenges of moving toward a more universally accessible online environment.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
In Session 1, information technologists, Web content administrators, online course developers, disability services staff, and other administrators will learn common Web accessibility guidelines and legislation in place to better serve people with disabilities and avoid accessibility-related law suits. In Session 2, these campus professionals will learn how to increase Web accessibility.