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Re: Accessible Web Conferences in U.S.?

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From: Michael Moore
Date: Jun 15, 2005 10:57AM

Hi Chris,

Knowbility hosts an annual conference in Austin, Texas each May. For
more information about our most recent conference please visit:
http://www.knowbility.org/conference/

The date has not been set for next year's conference yet. We also offer
training at our facility or yours on a contract basis year round.
Please contact me or Sharron Rush <EMAIL REMOVED> for more details.
We can also be reached via phone at the number below.

Mike Moore
<EMAIL REMOVED>
512.305.0310

Stephanie Rosso wrote:
> Hello Christopher,
>
> I am disappointed at the lack of conferences/information available
> within the US on Web accessibility, as well.
>
> I don't know of any specific conferences solely on the topic of Web
> accessibility. However, the University of Washington has a federally
> funded program (AccessIT) that works solely with accessible Information
> Technology, including Web accessibility. It is primarily within the
> realm of education, but there is some good information on their Web
> site. They also present at national conferences throughout the year, and
> I know they've worked with Microsoft on accessibility issues. You may
> find a relevant conference on their site and/or some useful information
> at http://www.washington.edu/accessit/
>
> Another place you might consider looking at is EASI (Equal Access to
> Software and Information) http://www.rit.edu/~easi/index.htm. They have
> online classes and events all about accessible IT. I have not personally
> attended any of them, so I do not know what they are like or what the
> quality is. They do mention the conference in Colorado this November on
> their site, as well.
>
> Hope you find something useful!
>
> Stephanie Rosso
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> M Kelly
> *Sent:* Wednesday, June 15, 2005 10:39 AM
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> *Subject:* [WebAIM] Accessible Web Conferences in U.S.?
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> Hello, all. Is anyone aware of any conferences in the United States
> focused on accessible Web design or information technology? I know
> there are some good ones overseas in Europe, Australia, and Japan, but
> have found few in the U.S. I know that CSUN and ATIA often have some
> information on these topics, but I was wondering if there were any
> solely devoted to making accessible Web sites.
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> A colleague of mine did find the 8th Annual Accessing Higher Ground:
> Accessible Media, Web and Technology Conference in Colorado this
> November. It is described as being for education, businesses, and Web &
> media designers. _http://www.colorado.edu/ATconference/_ Just
> wondering if anything else like it is out there. Thanks!
>
> Christopher M. Kelly, Sr. (GM22)
> State Farm Insurance Companies - disAbility Support
> website:_ ______http://intranet.opr.statefarm.org/sysdisab/_________
> phone: 309-763-7069
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