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Accessibility at CDCI

Accessibility at CDCI. February 27, 2013 Michaella Collins Susan Edelman Deborah Lisi -Baker Darren McIntyre. “We want to show you the WCAG”. Follow using the link below with Captions http :// search.yahoo.com/search?p=wcag+song&ei=UTF-8&fr=chrf-yff18.

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Accessibility at CDCI

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  1. Accessibility at CDCI February 27, 2013 Michaella Collins Susan Edelman Deborah Lisi-Baker Darren McIntyre

  2. “We want to show you the WCAG” Follow using the link below with Captions http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=wcag+song&ei=UTF-8&fr=chrf-yff18

  3. CDCI Accessibility Team and Its Charge • Members of the CDCI Leadership Team • What does it take to make inclusion real at CDCI? • Technical and specific • Best practices in designing for all with and without disabilities

  4. The purpose of this presentation is to: • Review CDCI’s Commitment to Accessibility and proposed Guidelines for Accessibility • Get your input on content and use

  5. Our work is built upon… • CDCI Mission • Our Common Ground (UVM) • Rehabilitation Act 0f 1973 (Sections 504 & 508) • Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA)

  6. Overview of Accessibility Topics • UDL • Attitudes and Action • Creating Accessible Documents and Materials • Delivering Accessible Presentations • Preparing Materials for Accessible Web Pages • Accessible Meetings and Events • Accessible Distance Technology • Accessible Offices

  7. Topic #1 UDL • Multiple means of representation • Multiple means of engagement • Multiple means of expression

  8. Topic #2: Attitudes & Actions that Build Accessible Communities • Reaching out and partnering with Deaf and disability organizations • Using people first language & Deaf and disability etiquette • Building disability awareness into trainings, classes

  9. More tips… • Knowing the accessibility and UD resources at UVM • Addressing our own gaps in understanding and practice • Being a voice for needed change

  10. Topic # 3 : Creating Accessible Documents & Materials • Maintain a text only version at all times • Learn to use headings (styles) and to add alternative texts for images • Prepare for alternative formats: captions, transcripts and large print.

  11. Topic #4: Creating & Delivering Accessible Presentations • Ensure readability, usability, & participation for everyone • Speak clearly • Use simple language • Be visible • Use microphone • Describe visuals

  12. Topic # 5: Preparing Materials for Web Pages • Text is clearly written and easy to read • Provide text descriptions for all images • Avoid pages that flicker • Design forms that all users can fill out

  13. Topic #6: Accessible Meetingsand Events • Ensure freedom to move and be positioned comfortably • Provide access to audio– use microphone, sound system • Arrange for good visibility • Verify strength of internet connection • Arrange for individual accommodations • Inform guest presenters and support them to use these tips

  14. Topic #7: Accessible Use of Distance Technology • Captioning for video presentations • Materials available in text only format • Provide statement/instructions on how to access alternate formats • Resources: Accessibility at UVM, Center on Accessible Distance Learning, Georgia Tech Distance Accessibility Guidelines

  15. Topic #8: Accessible Offices • An inclusive tour • Individual accommodations • Building and program accessibility • Accessible path of travel &good signage • Meeting spaces and activities that work for all participants • Accessible emergency procedures

  16. Next Steps • Please contact Accessibilty Committee Member(s) if you have questions or need further information • All materials will be posted on CDCI website in Employee Resources section and on CDCI Shared Drive, and available as download

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