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From: Lisa Herman
Date: Oct 20, 2023 9:59PM

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> 1. Organizations: Help the U.S. government design with people
> with disabilities (Robert Jolly - Q2AAFC)
> 2. Re: How to build Accessible design systems at the
> architecture design level? (Kevin Prince)
> 3. Re: How to build Accessible design systems at the
> architecture design level? (bobby accessibility)
> 4. AHG 2023 – 5 days left for early registration for the
> Virtual Accessing Higher Ground Conference (Howard Kramer)
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> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Robert Jolly - Q2AAFC < <EMAIL REMOVED> >
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> Date: Wed, 18 Oct 2023 13:05:48 -0600
> Subject: [WebAIM] Organizations: Help the U.S. government design with
> people with disabilities
> The Technology Transformation Service is seeking input, participation, and
> partnership with disability-focused organizations to design and deliver
> products with people with disabilities.
> The General Services Administration’s (GSA) Technology Transformation
> Services (TTS) provides products and services that serve the American
> public on a large scale, including Vote.gov, USA.gov, and the United States
> Web Design System (USWDS). TTS would like to connect with people with
> disabilities in order to improve the user experience of their work.
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> TTS’s government product and service delivery research teams strive to
> engage with the public in ethical, equitable, and meaningful ways. To that
> end, all participants can expect:
> Fair compensation for their time and lived experience when participating in
> research ($100/hr).
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> Their personal information will not be shared outside of the team working
> with them.
> A clear consent process and respect for their choices involving
> participation and use of their information.
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> If you represent an disability community or advocacy organization and have
> questions or would like to explore ways to engage with us in our outreach
> efforts, please contact:
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> Robert Jolly, Product Manager
> GSA Technology Transformation Services, 10x Delivery Team
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> Matt Dobson, Product Manager
> GSA Technology Transformation Services, 10x Delivery Team
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> *U.S. General Services Administration*
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> Do you have an idea for how to make the federal government work better
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> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Kevin Prince < <EMAIL REMOVED> >
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> Date: Wed, 18 Oct 2023 20:35:21 +0000
> Subject: Re: [WebAIM] How to build Accessible design systems at the
> architecture design level?
> Last year's AxeCon had a decent talk on this - you can access the
> recordings by registering for this year.
>
> https://www.deque.com/blog/save-the-date-for-axe-con-2024/
>
> *Kevin Prince *
> Product Accessibility & Usability Consultant
>
> *Foster Moore*
> A Teranet Company
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> Christchurch
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: WebAIM-Forum < <EMAIL REMOVED> > On Behalf Of
> bobby accessibility
> Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2023 4:56 PM
> To: WebAIM Discussion List < <EMAIL REMOVED> >
> Subject: [WebAIM] How to build Accessible design systems at the
> architecture design level?
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> CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization.
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>
> Hi Everyone,
>
> Greetings!
>
> How to build accessible design systems at the architecture design level,
> helping centralize the Component library?
>
> How accessibility QA can suggest to architects within the organization to
> implement the same? Are there any principles that exist?
>
> Any references. Kindly provide your best guidance.
>
> Thanks,
> Bob
> > > > >
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: bobby accessibility < <EMAIL REMOVED> >
> To: WebAIM Discussion List < <EMAIL REMOVED> >
> Cc:
> Bcc:
> Date: Thu, 19 Oct 2023 10:59:43 +0400
> Subject: Re: [WebAIM] How to build Accessible design systems at the
> architecture design level?
> Thanks, Kevin, This was helpful. Wish you happiness in your whole life.
>
> On Thu, Oct 19, 2023 at 12:35 AM Kevin Prince <
> <EMAIL REMOVED> >
> wrote:
>
> > Last year's AxeCon had a decent talk on this - you can access the
> > recordings by registering for this year.
> >
> > https://www.deque.com/blog/save-the-date-for-axe-con-2024/
> >
> > *Kevin Prince *
> > Product Accessibility & Usability Consultant
> >
> > *Foster Moore*
> > A Teranet Company
> >
> > *E* <EMAIL REMOVED>
> > Christchurch
> > *fostermoore.com <http://www.fostermoore.com/>;*
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: WebAIM-Forum < <EMAIL REMOVED> > On Behalf Of
> > bobby accessibility
> > Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2023 4:56 PM
> > To: WebAIM Discussion List < <EMAIL REMOVED> >
> > Subject: [WebAIM] How to build Accessible design systems at the
> > architecture design level?
> >
> > CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization.
> >
> >
> > Hi Everyone,
> >
> > Greetings!
> >
> > How to build accessible design systems at the architecture design level,
> > helping centralize the Component library?
> >
> > How accessibility QA can suggest to architects within the organization to
> > implement the same? Are there any principles that exist?
> >
> > Any references. Kindly provide your best guidance.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Bob
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >
>
>
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Howard Kramer < <EMAIL REMOVED> >
> To: WebAIM Discussion List < <EMAIL REMOVED> >
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> Bcc:
> Date: Thu, 19 Oct 2023 09:32:32 -0600
> Subject: [WebAIM] AHG 2023 – 5 days left for early registration for the
> Virtual Accessing Higher Ground Conference
> Dear Colleagues:
>
>
>
> Early registration ends in 5 days for the Virtual Accessing Higher Ground
> Conference.
>
> *ATHEN & AHEAD members also receive a 20% discount*
> <https://accessinghigherground.org/virtual-2023/#Member_Discounts>* off
> registration fees*.
>
> *(See the above link for more info and for other discounts) *
>
>
>
> AHG 2023: Accessible Media, Web & Technology Conference
> <https://accessinghigherground.org/>
>
> November 6 - 10, 2023
>
> Hilton Denver City Center & *Virtual*
>
>
>
> *(**Read about the onsite option*
> <https://accessinghigherground.org/conference-schedule-overview-2023/>*)*
>
> *(View the agenda below)*
>
>
>
> *Fees:*
>
> Main Conference fee
>
> ATHEN & AHEAD members: $328
>
> Non-members: $410
> Highlights from this year’s virtual event:
> (titles link to session description) Main Conference
>
> · Accessibility Testing: Don’t Just Rely on What Automated Tests
> Tell You
> <
> https://accessinghigherground.org/accessibility-testing-dont-just-rely-on-what-automated-tests-tell-you/
> >,
> Mike Williamson, Assistant Director, University of Colorado Boulder
>
> · A University-wide strategy for Document Accessibility
> <
> https://accessinghigherground.org/a-university-wide-strategy-for-document-accessibility/
> >,
> Shilpi Kapoor, CEO, 247 Accessible Documents
>
> · OCR’s National Digital Access Team
> <https://accessinghigherground.org/ocrs-national-digital-access-team/>,
> Mary Lou Mobley, National Disability Expert, U.S. Dept. of Education
>
> · The VHEAP Captioning Initiative
> <https://accessinghigherground.org/the-vheap-captioning-initiative/>, Lori
> Kressin, University of Virginia
>
> · Eliminate Student’s Dependence on Alternative Materials with EPUB 3
> <
> https://accessinghigherground.org/eliminate-students-dependence-on-alternative-materials-2/
> >,
> Darrin Evans, Director North Carolina Community College System
>
> · Providing classroom accommodations in a digital age
> <
> https://accessinghigherground.org/providing-classroom-accommodations-in-a-digital-age/
> >,
> Michael Mace, IT Manager, Indiana University
>
> · Chat GPT, Can You Help Me? Chat GPT as Assistive Technology for
> Students with Disabilities
> <
> https://accessinghigherground.org/chat-gpt-can-you-help-me-chat-gpt-as-assistive-technology-for-students-with-disabilities/
> >,
> Krystal Iseminger, Wichita State University, Campus of Applied Sciences and
> Technology
>
> · Eliminate Student’s Dependence on Alternative Materials with EPUB 3
> <
> https://accessinghigherground.org/eliminate-students-dependence-on-alternative-materials-2/
> >,
> Darrin Evans, North Carolina Community College System
>
>
> Pre-Conference
>
> · Mobile accessibility for web sites and native
> apps
> <
> https://accessinghigherground.org/mobile-accessibility-for-web-sites-and-native-apps/
> >,
> Gian Wild, AccessibilityOz
>
> · Managing the build of an accessible web site
> <
> https://accessinghigherground.org/managing-the-build-of-an-accessible-web-site-2/
> >,
> Gian Wild, AccessibilityOz
>
>
>
> *(**And over 35 more*
> <https://accessinghigherground.org/accepted-virtual-sessions-ahg-2023/>*)*
>
>
>
> View complete virtual agenda
> <https://accessinghigherground.org/accepted-virtual-sessions-ahg-2023/>
> or register
> now. <https://cvent.me/bQA30l?RefId=virtual2023>
> More Information
>
> If you have any questions, contact Howard Kramer at 720-351-8668 or at the
> email below.
>
>
>
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> Conference URL: http://accessinghigherground.org/
>
> --
> Regards,
> Howard
>
> Howard Kramer
> AHG Conference Director
> Accessing Higher Ground
> cell: 720-351-8668
>
> Sign up to access the recordings from the *2022 Accessing Higher
> Ground Conference
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