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What’s New at Digital Accessibility
- Social Media Guide: Learn about the accessibility considerations and best practices for improving the accessibility of social media posts.
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Resources and Trainings
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Resources
- The Ultimate Guide to Audio Description: This guide includes just about everything there is to know about audio description. From laws, to best practices, to pricing it’s all here. Let’s get describing.
Source: 3PlayMedia - How to Write Alt Text for GIFs: Tips for writing alternative text for gifs.
Source: Veroniiiica (Veronica with Four Eyes) - Using NVDA to Evaluate Web Accessibility: This article is designed to help new or novice NVDA users learn how to test web content.
Source: WebAIM - A beginner’s guide to manual accessibility testing: Manual and automated accessibility testing work together to find accessibility issues. Different types of manual testing are keyboard, screen reader, and zoom testing.
Source: Pope Tech - Getting started with NVDA screen reader for Windows: Learn how to download and set up NVDA screen reader. We’ll also go over keyboard shortcuts for navigating and reading content with NVDA.
Source: Pope Tech - NVDA Keyboard Shortcuts: Shortcuts for NVDA.
Source: Deque - Accessibility Testing with the NVDA Screenreader: This is a guide for developers on how to install and configure the NVDA screen reader for Windows for accessibility testing.
Source: Deque - Screen Reader User Survey #10 Results: The results of the 10th WebAIM Screen Reader User Survey are available.
Source: WebAIM - AFB’s Social Media Accessibility Guidelines: Follow the guidelines so that your social media content will be available to everyone, including people who are blind, deaf, hard of hearing, or low vision.
Source: American Foundation for the Blind - Create Accessible Video, Audio and Social Media: Learn how to create accessible video, audio, social media posts that conform to the Revised 508 Standards.
Source: Section508.gov - Federal Social Media Accessibility Toolkit Hackpad: Improving the accessibility of social media for public service.
Source: Digital.gov - How to be more accessible on social media: The challenge with social media is that most platforms are not fully accessible. While you can’t improve the accessibility of the platforms, you can follow the principles of inclusive design and provide everyone with equal access to your content.
Source: Siteimprove
Trainings
Trainings from around the web that may be of interest. These trainings are free unless noted. See the event’s information page about registration, changes, or cancelation.
- Building Empathy with Stakeholders to Drive Accessibility (WordPress Accessibility Meetup)
Details: In this session, we will discuss proven methods for building support with stakeholders for your accessibility program. We’ll explore tools like the Site Unseen browser extension that you can use to foster appreciation for the challenges disabled users may face on your organization’s websites.
Time: May 20, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
Source: Equalize Digital Accessibility Checker - How to Produce a Livestreaming Event (that is Accessible, Green, and Open Source)
Details: During this webinar you’ll learn about: What resources (staff, equipment, software) you need to organize a livestream event, How to plan and provide for accessibility features such as sign language and human-written live captions for your livestreams, Low carbon producing and open source software
Time: May 21, 2024 at 8:00 a.m.
Source: International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP) - Digital Accessibility – Update on the new Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title II Regulations
Details: Learn from Judith Risch, JD & PhD, an expert in digital accessibility formerly from the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) National Digital Access Team. The presenter will cover recent updates to the Title II regulations, and provide suggestions on how to set your organization up for success over the next several years. This is a “can’t miss” session that will help you prioritize your efforts. Bring your questions for a robust discussion!
Time: May 22, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.
Source: NWHeat - 5 Recommendations on Supporting Neurodiverse Students in Teaching & Learning
Details: Unlock the potential of every student in your classroom by embracing neurodiversity in the teaching and learning environment. Diverse classrooms enrich the educational experience, encompassing students with varying neurotypes. In this dynamic presentation, we delve into the transformative power of personalizable, structured, and supportive learning environments tailored to better support neurodivergent learners.
Time: May 24, 2024 at 11:00 a.m.
Source: Online Learning Consortium