WebAIM - Web Accessibility In Mind

E-mail List Archives

launch of Teaching Accessibility

for

From: Jennison Mark Asuncion
Date: Jul 23, 2015 12:32PM

Folks,

In observance of the 25th anniversary of the Americans with
Disabilities Act, today, a number of tech companies, along with
partners from academia and advocacy have joined in the launch of
Teaching Accessibility. As the name suggests, a key goal is to tackle
the inclusion of accessibility and universal design principles into
the teaching of technology courses in higher education. From a
tech-industry perspective, Teaching Accessibility will develop
standard language for inclusion in job descriptions for IT roles, and
not just roles for those working in accessibility full-time.

The Washington Post published this article today on the launch
https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-switch/wp/2015/07/23/this-small-change-could-make-a-big-difference-for-accessible-technology.
Teaching Accessibility's website has more info, including info on how
to get involved www.teachingaccessibility.com.

Jennison