A biweekly email with the latest updates on Digital Accessibility and additional information and training relevant to digital accessibility.
Resources
These are external resources you might find beneficial
Guides
- ADA Compliance Video Captions For Online Accessibility: Discover the ADA standards for video captions, including accuracy, completeness, and synchronization.
Source: ADA Compliance Firm - What Is 99% Accuracy, Really? Why Caption Quality Matters: Accuracy is a critical aspect of the captioning process. Not only do accurate captions create an equal viewing experience for viewers who are d/Deaf or hard of hearing, but they also ensure your organization is in compliance with major accessibility laws.
Source: 3PlayMedia - Everything to Know About the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Video Compliance: In this blog, we’ll give you a high-level overview of the ADA, explore how Titles II and III of the ADA apply to web accessibility, learn what the DOJ’s new rule means, and share tips for making your videos accessible and ADA-compliant.
Source: 3PlayMedia - How to write text descriptions (alt text) in BBC News articles: This guidance is for staff who use digital images when creating content for BBC News.
Source: BBC: Global Experience Language - Maybe Don’t Name That Landmark: TL;DR: You probably don’t need to name that landmark.
Source: Adrian Roselli - My Approach to Alt Text: An approach to writing alternative text for images. Writing alternative text is not a technical exercise (at least, not beyond basic WCAG conformance); it is copywriting tailored to your audience and constraints.
Source: Adrian Roselli - Accessible QR Codes – The Ultimate Guide: There is a high risk you are creating barriers for people with disabilities unless you use QR codes correctly. This article is your ultimate guide to accessible QR codes!
Source: Axess Lab
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.
- Enhancing University Accessibility with Real-Time Web Registry Services
Details: Discover how the world’s top universities are revolutionizing web accessibility and achieving stringent compliance standards through Real-Time Web Registry Services. This session will cover the key benefits of deploying these services, provide a practical implementation guide, and share success stories from renowned institutions. Learn actionable strategies to elevate accessibility and inclusivity at your university.
Time: July 11, 2024 at 8:00 a.m.
Source: Equalize Digital Accessibility Checker