Mar'15: Accessibility in the Browser (O'Reilly)

http://www.oreilly.com/pub/e/3293

Thursday, March 12, 2015
10AM PT, San Francisco |1pm - New York | 5pm - London | 10:30pm - Mumbai | Fri, Mar 13th at 1am - Beijing | Fri, Mar 13th at 2am - Tokyo | Fri, Mar 13th at 4am - Sydney
Duration: Approximately 60 minutes.

Static, page-based sites are everyday being replaced by dynamic web applications that make heavy use of JavaScript and AJAX. Custom widgets and controls can now be built entirely with JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. However, many users are at risk of being excluded from the growing responsiveness and usability of the web due to increasing accessibility gaps.

Mar'15: Free and Affordable Apps for Accessibility (ASCLA)

http://www.ala.org/ascla/free-and-affordable-apps-accessibility

Thursday, March 26, 2015: 1-2:30pm Central

Library personnel are the greatest resource in providing outreach services to those with special needs. Free and low cost applications for smart phones and tablets have gone beyond simply games and utility functions and can be used to increase accessibility for library users of all ages. These apps and how to implement them in the library's existing outreach resources will be discussed and demonstrated.

    $40 for ASCLA members
    $50 for ALA members
    $65 for non-ALA members
    $45 for ALA student members and retired members
Group Rates
    $99 single login
    $38/person multiple logins. (min. 2 people)

Feb'15: Inclusive Information Access: Assistive Technology in Action (TechSoup)

Wednesday, Feb. 18 (12-1 pm Mountain)

Does your library technology accommodate users with disabilities? From public access technology to online resources, libraries must be sensitive to the needs of all users, especially those who may not be able to fully access information using traditional technology. Join us for this free webinar to learn what three libraries have done to create a more inclusive technology environment. Assistive technology is the software, peripherals, and specialized devices that help connect disabled individuals with information and communication. Hear how these libraries have played a key role in allowing disabled patrons to fully participate in and benefit from digital technology.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.techsoup.org/community/events-webinars/default

Dec: Tips for Making Your Events Accessible (ATC)

http://atcoalition.org/training/tips-making-your-events-accessible

Tuesday, December 16th, 2014

10 AM Pacific, 12 PM Eastern

Meetings and other events are important ways to network and expand your organization’s mission. Join us to learn some tips, tools, and tricks to make your future meeting all accessible to people with disabilities.

Topics covered will include:

• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Common barriers for people with all disabilities
• Transportation and parking
• Hotel accommodations
• Alternative format materials
• Accessible presentations

Oct: Responsive Web Design Bootcamp (O'Reilly)

Thursday, October 16, 2014  /  10AM PT, San Francisco

In this hands-on webcast presented by Jonathan Stark, author of 'Building Android Apps with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript' and 'Building iPhone Apps with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript', you'll learn why it is no longer safe to assume that visitors to your website are sitting in front of large monitors equipped with a keyboard and mouse. As smartphones overtake the desktop as the primary portal to the Web - and as new device types and interaction models continue to emerge - designers need to adopt future-friendly strategies that support a full range of user contexts with a single codebase.

http://www.oreilly.com/pub/e/3220

Oct: iPads, Mobile Devices, and the Library (Infopeople)

October 16, 2014  12noon Pacific, 3pm Eastern

Your library is offering iPads for patrons to use and large numbers of users are bringing in their own mobile devices into the library.
•    Are those mobile devices really small computers or a different animal altogether? Should different policies apply to each?
•    What is the FCC’s current stance on the Children’s Internet Protection Act compliance and mobile devices?
•    Is the library concerned about privacy and copyright issues when the public presses a tiny virtual shutter or record button?
•    Are you loading content onto devices for users without considering patrons with disabilities?
Since mobile devices are so commonplace, it may be time to consider some legal issues regarding their use in libraries. They may affect your library’s photography, audio and video recording policy. The way you select, load content, and lend mobile devices may be influenced by licensing agreements and ADA compliance issues.

https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=429

Oct-Nov: Reaching Every Patron: Creating and Presenting Inclusive Outreach to Patrons of all Abilities (RUSA)

October 6 - November 2, 2014

Every library can serve as a places for people to find encouragement, comfort and books that serve as good company. Unfortunately, patrons with special needs often don't feel welcome in these spaces and can have trouble relating to libraries where their needs are not met. This course will discuss methods for reaching patrons with special needs in your community and how to help staff and your community create an inclusive environment. This course will also provide tools for defining your success when doing outreach to patrons of all abilities. Students will leave this course with a set of tools that can be used to establish outreach in their communities, create their own unique outreach programs and assist staff in working with patrons with special needs.

$150 for RUSA members
$195 for ALA members
$230 for non-ALA members
$120 for student members and retired members

http://www.ala.org/rusa/development/reaching-every-patron

Aug: Building an Accessibility Program in Your Organization (Accessible Technology Coalition)

August 14 (12-1) Mountain

Tired of solving one accessibility problem, only to see another just like it pop up a week later? Exhausted from running around fighting accessibility fires, all on your own with a tiny spray bottle? It's time to put accessibility on a mature organizational basis. Learn how to build a sustainable accessibility program within your agency, company, or educational institution.

For more information and to register for this program: http://atcoalition.org/trainings

May: Web Accessibility Analytics and Open Source Tools for Auditing Access (Accessible Technology Coalition)

May 22 (12-1 pm Mountain)

Web accessibility analytics is important to provide managers, administrators and developers with objective information about the accessibility of the resources that are part of communicating information about their organization and the services they provide. Data is important to help determine the types of accessibility issues and how to allocate scarce resources to improve accessibility. Analytics provides a way to set measurable goals for accessibility improvements and gives developers a way to verify their accessibility improvements. The Open Web Accessibility Alliance is creating open source tools and web development resources for web developers and designers. The presentation will demonstrate the AInspector Sidebar and FAE 2.0 which are open source tools to help web developers understand the accessibility features and problems with the resources they are developing. In addition to the tools the coding practices web resources will be also presented. The coding practices are designed to help web developers understand the accessibility issues of meeting the requirements of Section 508 and W3C Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 requirements. The rules used in the tools support compliance with W3C WCAG 2.0 Level A and AA Success Criterion. Since the tools are open source they can be customized to meet the accessibility policies and priorities of each organization. ADA Online Learning sponsors this event.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://atcoalition.org/trainings 

Apr: Universal Design (Library Juice Academy)

April 1-28, 2014    $175

 One critical aspect of user experience is the concept of accessibility. In order to design websites that are accessible, it is important to incorporate universal design in the process. By employing universal design concepts, we can ensure that the things we create are usable by everyone, irrespective of abilities or device. This course will cover topics in accessibility and mobile design, focused on design rather than coding. Accessibility topics will include legal regulations, evaluation tools, and some do's and don'ts for accessible design. We will also discuss mobile design techniques, including “mobile first” and responsive design as different approaches to mobile design.

This course can be taken as one of six courses needed to earn our Certificate in User Experience (UX), but can be taken as a stand-alone course as well.

http://libraryjuiceacademy.com/090-universal-design.php

Mar: Reaching Every Patron: Creating and Presenting Inclusive Outreach to Patrons of all Abilities (RUSA)

Mar. 3 - 28, 2014
Every library can serve as a places for people to find encouragement, comfort and books that serve as good company. Unfortunately, patrons with special needs often don't feel welcome in these spaces and can have trouble relating to libraries where their needs are not met. This course will discuss methods for reaching patrons with special needs in your community and how to help staff and your community create an inclusive environment. This course will also provide tools for defining your success when doing outreach to patrons of all abilities. Students will leave this course with a set of tools that can be used to establish outreach in their communities, create their own unique outreach programs and assist staff in working with patrons with special needs.

Learning Outcomes
Introductions and discussions about assessing which population your library wants to create inclusive and accessible programming.

By using the knowledge you already have about your community, students will explore the various organizations or groups that they would like to work with to create effective outreach programming for patrons with special needs. They will select one and discuss how to create a partnership.

Understanding the types of outreach and how to determine which is best for you, your library and your targeted population.

Students will present their outreach plans via the discussion boards and discuss each other’s plan. We will conclude this course with structured and well-articulated takeaways that can be practically applied to help define your program’s success.


Fee *Includes CEU cost (1.1 CEU)
    $150 for RUSA members
    $195 for ALA members
    $230 for non-ALA members
    $120 for student members and retired members

http://www.ala.org/rusa/development/reaching-every-patron

Feb: Low Vision and Computer Access (Accessible Technology Coalition)

February 20 (10-11am PST)

AbleNet presents a webinar that will help users adapt their computers for low vision. This will include tweaks to the Windows system (mouse, cursor and screen display among others), software programs which can assist and hardware solutions. Starting with the free and moving to the higher technology solutions, the computer can accommodate the needs of a low vision user. Frank Sapp, MBA, MS is the presenter.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://atcoalition.org/trainings

Feb: How to Design and Deliver an Accessible Webinar (Accessible Technology Coalition)

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

11 AM Pacific, 2 PM Eastern

Access to individuals with disabilities, including those who are deaf or hard of hearing and people who are blind or have low vision must be provided. This applies whether you are participating in a webinar or presenting one. The Great Lakes ADA Center has worked together in providing a monthly webinar series and has developed some technical assistance to assist others in ensuring accessibility. This session will examine the use of interactive features, captioning, audio connections, and other features as it relates to those who are planning to provide webinars as well as those who are developing webinar platforms.

Session Objectives:
• Be able to identify at least 3 barriers that individuals with disabilities experience when accessing webinar platforms and content and how to address them.
• Be able to identify at least 3 features that impact accessibility in the design and delivery of webinar content
• Be able to identify features within a webinar platform that need to be considered when choosing among various options
• Identify at least 3 resources, and other tools for creating an Accessible Webinar

http://atcoalition.org/training/how-design-and-deliver-accessible-webinar

Jan: A Web for Everyone: Accessibility as a Design Challenge

January 9, 2014
10-11am Pacific

Broadening our vision to design for everyone is a conscious act of innovation. Instead of focusing on barriers, we can focus on enabling expression in multiple ways, for products that are modern, global, and responsive, and which work for people with a wide range of abilities. All of the tools and principles of an excellent user experience also support accessibility, just as web design that is responsive to diversity of devices is also responsive to a diversity of human needs.

The core design principles for a web for everyone are:

People first: designing for differences
Clear purpose: well-defined goals.

Solid structure: built to standards.
Easy interaction: everything works.

Helpful wayfinding: guides users.
Clean presentation: visual design supports meaning.
Plain language: creates a conversation.
Accessible media: supports all senses.

Universal usability: creates delight
If we aim to design for all senses we can focus on good design to create delightful user experiences where accessibility and usability work together. Don't miss this informative webcast presentation.

http://oreillynet.com/pub/e/2948

Jan: Basic American Sign Language for Library Staff (ALA)

Asynchronous eCourse beginning January 6, 2014 and continuing for 6 weeks
Estimated Hours of Learning: 30Certificate of Completion available upon request 
Price: $195.00

Learning outcomes

After completing this eCourse, participants will:

• Know and be able to use approximately 20-30 signs
• Have a basic understanding of Deaf culture and how to interact effectively with deaf patrons
• Understand multiple applications of ASL in different library contexts
• Understand how the library can use ASL as a service that ties into the broader community

American Sign Language (ASL) is an invaluable skill for library professionals.  A basic grasp of ASL enhances your ability to serve deaf library users and opens up a new world of possibilities for baby storytime programs. It’s also a marketable professional skill that can translate to public service jobs beyond the library world.

Ideal for those without previous experience, in this eCourse, librarian and ASL interpreter Kathy MacMillan will use readings, multimedia resources, and online discussion boards to introduce basic ASL vocabulary and grammar appropriate for use in a library setting. MacMillan will place ASL within a linguistic and cultural context, aiding participants in improving library services.

http://www.alastore.ala.org/detail.aspx?ID=10832

Dec: Accessible Electronic Resources for All (ALCTS)

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

sessions are intended to last 1 hour, starting: 11 am Pacific | 12 Mountain | 1 pm Central | 2 pm Eastern

To register, complete the online registration form or or register by mail for the session you would like to attend.

This webinar covers the library's role in providing equal access to electronic databases, streaming media, and other online materials. This webinar will cover accessibility-related legislation such as the Rehabilitation Act Section 504/508 and ADA law, their impact on library acquisitions, and current legal challenges.

The webinar will introduce participants to policies, standards, and functional web requirements to frame a discussion on the barriers faced by people with disabilities, as well as discuss format specific needs for streaming media, websites, online journals, databases, e-books and e-readers. Finally, the presenter will demonstrate freely available tools that librarians can use to test and evaluate accessibility of online resources.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this webinar, attendees will have:

1. An awareness about accessibility related legislation.
2. An awareness of the barriers found when disabled patrons access electronic library collections.
3. The ability evaluate accessibility issues and take action to correct barriers.

Who Should Attend

Acquisitions librarians, electronic resources librarians, distance-education librarians, and anyone with an interest in this topic.

Participant	Fee ($USD)
ALCTS Member (individual)	43
Nonmember (individual)	59
International (individual)	43
Groups. Applies to group of people that will watch the webinar together from one access point.
Member group	99
Nonmember group	129

All webinars are recorded and the one-time fee includes unlimited access to the webinar recording. All registered attendees will receive the link to the recorded session so if you are unable to attend the webinar at the time it is presented, you will have the opportunity to listen to the recording at your convenience.

Jan: Basic American Sign Language for Library Staff (ALA)

Basic American Sign Language for Library Staff New eCourse facilitated by Kathy MacMillan [ http://www.alastore.ala.org/detail.aspx?ID=10832 ]

6-week eCourse beginning Monday, January 6, 2014 Ideal for those without previous experience, in this eCourse, librarian and American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter MacMillan will use readings, multimedia resources, and online discussion boards to introduce basic ASL vocabulary and grammar appropriate for use in a library setting. MacMillan will place ASL within a linguistic and cultural context, aiding participants in improving library services.

  [ http://www.alastore.ala.org/detail.aspx?ID=10832 ] 

Nov: Advanced Accessible PDF - Part 2: Tables, Forms, and More!

November 21 (11am-12:30pm PST)

ADA Online Learning presents on the additional editing is needed to get your PDF fully accessible. This session will look at the Table and Form Editors, changing reading order for assistive devices, and new features in Acrobat XI. Participants should have a basic understanding of accessible PDF principles such as tagging and navigational structure. Part 1 of this series can be seen online.

Login or sign up for a free membership to register for this training.

Sept: Everyday Technology for Learning Differences: Use the Tools You Already Have (Accessible Technology Coalition)

September 19 (12:30--1:30 pm PST)

Everyday Technology for Learning Differences: Use the Tools You Already Have (Accessible Technology Coalition)

Participants will learn how everyday tech –word processors, Web browsers, consumer electronics, and more – can assist students who struggle with reading, writing, notetaking, math, organization, time management, and attention.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://atcoalition.org/training/everyday-technology-learning-differences-use-tools-you-already-have 

Aug: Website Accessibility 101

August 21 (12-1 pm)

(Accessible Technology Coalition)

The Web Accessibility 101 webinar will cover: Foundational knowledge of building accessibility into your website and where to begin; What a screenreader is, what it does, and how it works; The three approaches an organization can take to achieve accessibility, and the single most sustainable option for large organizations; and And what Deque’s product solutions can do to help your organization meet website accessibility guidelines.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://atcoalition.org/trainings