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From: Jano Llorca Lis
Date: Mar 19, 2024 1:44AM

Hello GG,

It's wonderful to hear that you're focused on improving web accessibility
awareness within your organization. Newsletters and "Did You
Know?"/Knowledge Bytes emails are excellent ways to educate and engage your
team. Here are some ideas for your newsletters and other strategies to
consider:

*Content Ideas for Newsletters/Knowledge Bytes*

1. Spotlight on Accessibility: Each issue could highlight a specific
aspect of web accessibility, such as keyboard navigation, alternative text
for images, or the importance of accessible forms. Include practical tips
and best practices.
2. Success Stories: Share stories from within your organization or other
companies about how making websites more accessible improved user
experience and expanded audience reach.
3. Tool Time: Introduce tools and resources that can help your team test
and improve accessibility, such as screen readers, accessibility testing
tools like axe or Wave, and design guidelines like the WCAG (Web Content
Accessibility Guidelines).
4. Legal Landscape: Update your team on any changes in web accessibility
laws and regulations that could affect your organization.
5. Accessibility Challenges: Host a monthly challenge where teams can
try to navigate parts of your website using accessibility tools or under
certain constraints (like not using a mouse) to better understand the
importance of accessibility.
6. Guest Columns: Invite experts in the field of web accessibility to
contribute articles or interviews. This could also include members from
your organization who have a passion or expertise in accessibility.
7. Accessibility Myths Debunked: Address common misconceptions about web
accessibility to educate your audience. For instance, the myth that making
a website accessible can detract from its design or functionality.

*Alternative Strategies*

1. *Workshops and Training Sessions*: Organize regular workshops or
bring in experts to train your team on web accessibility standards, tools,
and best practices. Hands-on sessions can be particularly effective.
2. *Accessibility Hackathons*: Host an event where employees work in
teams to solve accessibility issues on your website or develop new
accessible features. This encourages innovation and team collaboration.
3. *Internal Accessibility Audit*: Engage employees in conducting an
accessibility audit of your current website(s) and develop a plan for
addressing any issues. This can be a great learning experience and improve
your site.
4. *Incentive Program*: Create a reward system for employees who
contribute significantly to making your web services more accessible.
Recognition can motivate others to follow suit.
5. *Discussion Forums*: Set up an internal forum or Slack channel
dedicated to web accessibility where employees can ask questions, share
insights, and discuss challenges they're facing.
6. *Accessible Design Awards*: Recognize and reward departments or
individuals who make significant contributions to improving accessibility
within your organization.
7. *Accessibility as Part of Onboarding*: Incorporate web accessibility
training into the onboarding process for all new hires, ensuring that
everyone starts with an awareness of its importance.


Remember, the key to success in raising awareness and making meaningful
changes is to keep the conversation going and integrate accessibility into
your company culture. By engaging your team through various formats and
activities, you can foster a more inclusive mindset that values and
prioritizes accessibility.

Best of luck with your initiatives, GG!

*Jano Llorca*
Consultor SEO - SEM - Social Ads
UX - UI - Diseño y Accesibilidad Web

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El mar, 19 mar 2024 a las 7:01, Gaurav Gupta (< <EMAIL REMOVED> >)
escribió:

> Hello Experts,
>
> To improve web accessibility awareness in the organization I am planning to
> send Newsletters, Did you know/ Knowledge bytes mail. If any one has any
> older mails please share with me that will be helpful .
>
> Also if you can suggest any better ideas other than above mentioned that
> would be great. Please help!
>
>
> Regards,
> GG
> > > > >