Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Web and IT Accessibility Trainings


Note: There is no charge for these trainings.

Web and IT Accessibility Training - Entry Level

Date:
Monday, August 18, 2014
Time: 10:00 am to 12:30 pm
Location: Clemson Research Park or Webinar via Adobe Connect
Trainers:
Steve Cook, SCCB
Janet Jendron, SCATP, ATAC

Description: Learn about basic accessibility and usability issues with web and information technology. See how people who use assistive technology interact with electronic information. Learn about the SC Web Testers Program, which trains people with and without disabilities to evaluate web pages and electronic information for accessibility and usability. Explanation of the accessibility /usability questionnaire used by the SC Web Testers. Overview of online tools that can be used to evaluate web pages with respect to basic requirements of federal laws.

Location if attending in person:
Advanced Materials Research Laboratory Seminar Room
Clemson Research Park
91 Technology Drive
Anderson, SC 29625

NOTE: Attendees need to bring their own laptops if attending in person.  We'll have a wireless connection for you. You can also access the training through Adobe Connect. Choose the appropriate link below to register for in-person or via Adobe Connect.

To register for this workshop:
For questions about training content, email Janet Jendron at Janet.Jendron@uscmed.sc.edu or call 803-935-5273
For questions about location or Adobe Connect, email Dan Bish at dbish@clemson.edu or call 864-656-9038

Evaluating Web and IT for Accessibility/Usability

Date:  Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 10:00 am to 12:30 pm
Location: Clemson Research Park or Webinar via Adobe Connect
Trainers:
CB Averitt, Senior Consultant, Deque Systems
Janet Jendron, ATAC, SCATP

Description: Brief overview of laws affecting accessibility of electronic information. Overview of assistive technologies used to access electronic information. History and future of the SC Web Testers Program, which trains people with and without disabilities to evaluate web pages and electronic information for accessibility and usability. In depth discussion of accessibility principles/challenges and how they can be evaluated using online tools (e.g., FireBug, WAVE, Web Accessibility and Web Developer Toolbars). Training will be based on the SC Web Testers accessibility/usability questionnaire. Some attention will be given to accessibility solutions.

Location if attending in person:
Advanced Materials Research Laboratory Seminar Room
Clemson Research Park
91 Technology Drive
Anderson, SC 29625

NOTE: Attendees need to bring their own laptops if attending in person.  We'll have a wireless connection for you. You can also access the training through Adobe Connect.
Choose the appropriate link below to register for in-person or via Adobe Connect.

To register for this workshop:



For questions about training content, email Janet Jendron at Janet.Jendron@uscmed.sc.edu or call 803-935-5273
For questions about location or Adobe Connect, email Dan Bish at dbish@clemson.edu or call 864-656-9038

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