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RtF Organization

The Global Public Inclusive Infrastructure in the Higher Education Environment Jim Tobias, Inclusive Technologies Clayton Lewis, Coleman Institute AHG November 2011. RtF Organization. International organization HQ in Geneva > 30 partners Industry

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RtF Organization

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  1. The Global Public Inclusive Infrastructure in the Higher Education EnvironmentJim Tobias, Inclusive TechnologiesClayton Lewis, Coleman InstituteAHGNovember 2011

  2. RtF Organization • International organization HQ in Geneva • > 30 partners • Industry • Adobe, IBM, Microsoft, Omnitor, Texthelp, Codefactory • Universities • Wisconsin, Colorado, OCAD (Toronto), Utah, Harvard • Organizations • Benetech, NCAM, CAST, DAISY, PCF/Universal Subtitles www.raisingthefloor.org

  3. Status • Cloud4All project has launched in Europe • ~$11M in European Commission funds • substantial additional funds from international sources, esp Canada • National Institute for Disability and Rehabilitation Research leading US effort • 2012 budget request of $10m not expected to arrive • NIDRR to commit funds from existing budget for partnership efforts with other federal agencies

  4. Vision Video

  5. Examples of ServicesGPII Could Support inHigher Education • Remember: GPII isn't built yet. • This is a vision of what could be available if needed, wanted, and feasible (including market sustainability) • GPII is a road-building program, not a car-building program. • AT companies, relay service providers, etc., will use GPII to reach consumers Here are examples of ideas for services …

  6. Example #1: Autopersonalization • Student creates online profile specifying AT configuration • Configuration is applied automatically to any machine • Enhanced browser reads profile • automatically tailors rendering of Web pages

  7. Example #2: OnlineCaptions • If the video is not captioned: • Find a captioned version somewhere else • Caption the video in real-time • Caption the video offline and notify the user when the captions are ready • Notify the video producer that captions have been requested • If the video is captioned: • Display the captions according to your preferences, on the device you are using • Correct or comment on the caption • Translate the caption

  8. Example #3: Cloud-Based Screen Reader • WebAnywhere • Personalized settings • Adapts to content

  9. Example #4: SpecialistInterpreter/CA • For classroom or distance learning • Interpreter or CA who is familiar with the course content (at least the terminology) is located and connected to the session

  10. We Are Asking For... • Feedback on concepts and their implementation • Input on user needs, preferences, statistics • Expressions of interest in participating

  11. General Accessibility Questions… • What holds your institution back from making more progress in accessibility? • How do you balance and coordinate the needs of multiple stakeholders (students with disabilities, faculty, administration, procurement, IT, etc.)?

  12. Specific GPII Implementation Questions… • How would GPII have to work to meet your institution’s needs? • What are the biggest advantages and barriers for your institution? • Are other integrated approaches to accessibility evolving that GPII should coordinate with?

  13. Follow-up Discussion Roundtable session, Thursday 915-1015 Westminster II

  14. Thank You!raisingthefloor.orggpii.net

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