[Michlib-l] Webinar: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines: An Overview - March 19 1:30-2:30 CDT

[Atkin, Evette (MDE)]

Greetings!

At the Library of Michigan, we maintain an accessible website that meets a standard known as WCAG 2.0 AA. We run weekly checks with software called SiteImprove to fix bad HTML and broken links, and ensure our PDFs are readable by screen reading software used by visually impaired patrons. It has taken a lot of staff training and requires vigilance but we're proud that we offer a universal design that is accessible to all our visitors. Is your library interested in improving access for all patrons?  Check out the webinar below hosted by AMIGOS.

Web accessibility is always a topic in libraries. With the recent changes in Section 508, more people are starting to take notice. Section 508 is based on the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG: https://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG21/(link is external)<https://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG21/>) and was last updated in December 2017.
If you would like a refresher or just need an overview of the WCAG, this is the place. We will go over conformance levels, how to read the Guidelines, and what applies to you (and what might not). The cost of the webinar is $35.

Learning Objectives:
By the end of the session, participants should be able to:

  *   Identify the conformance level needed for their library
  *   Discuss ways to test for accessibility issues

Target Audience:
Those that create and/or maintain their library's website; those that manage the staff responsible for their library's website.

Technical Requirements:
Live Online System Requirements(link is external)<https://helpx.adobe.com/adobe-connect/tech-specs.html>

Session Duration:
This course consists of a 1-hour session.
Instructor:
Christine Peterson<https://www.amigos.org/node/10#cpeterson> - peterson at amigos.org(link sends e-mail)<mailto:peterson at amigos.org>

Fees
$35.00
Scheduled Dates
March 19, 2018, 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm CDT (Register Now<https://www.amigos.org/civicrm/event/register?id=975&reset=1>)


Evette M. Atkin
Continuing Education Coordinator
Library of Michigan
atkine at michigan.gov<mailto:atkine at michigan.gov>
517.373.3746

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