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From: Paul Bohman
Date: Mon, Dec 08 2014 2:18PM
Subject: Web Accessibility "Bootcamp" Training Workshop January 15-16 in Washington DC
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For those looking for web accessibility training, Deque is offering a 2-day
accelerated Web Accessibility Bootcamp, January 15-16, 2015 in the
Washington DC area, next to Dulles Airport.

The cost is $950 per person, with breakfast and lunch included on each day.
Discounted rates are available for groups. You also get 6 months of free
access to Deque University with registration.

Information and registration:

https://dequeuniversity.com/events/2015/bootcamp-january/

Feel free to ask me any questions about this workshop.

Detailed info (also available at the link above):

Topics

This is an ambitious list of topics. It's an accelerated workshop designed
to give you a full taste of what's possible, and then allow you to review
and learn more at your own pace after the workshop though Deque
University's online courses.
Web Accessibility Fundamentals:

- Types of disabilities
- How people with disabilities use computers and the web
- Demonstrations of assistive technologies: screen readers, screen
magnifiers, etc.
- Applying accessible design principles to the web (perceivable,
operable, understandable, robust)
- Universal design and usability for disabilities and general audiences
- Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0
- Laws, regulations, and legal compliance

HTML and CSS Accessibility Techniques

- Document structure and semantics (landmark regions, headings, lists,
etc.)
- Keyboard accessibility and device independence
- Navigation (menus, links, "skip to main content")
- Visual layout and styling
- Color and contrast
- Images (alternative text, background images, charts, graphs, font
icons, etc.)
- Video, audio, and multimedia
- Iframes
- Data tables
- Forms

ARIA, JavaScript, HTML 5, and Dynamic Web Accessibility

- Understanding the importance of names, roles, states, properties, and
relationships
- How accessibility APIs communicate to assistive technologies
- Form validation (confirmation and error messages, auto-validation,
etc.)
- Timed content and motion
- Examples of ARIA widgets, such as tablist, tabpanel, alert, modal
dialogs, carousels, auto-complete, AJAX, accordion menus, hide/show
content, tooltips, and more

How to Use a Screen Reader

- The basics of using a screen reader to test for accessibility
- Keyboard shortcuts for screen readers
- We will discuss NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver

Mobile Web Accessibility Overview

- iPhone screen reader demonstration
- Android screen reader demonstration
- Tap and swipe motions with screen readers on mobile devices
- Other mobile accessibility highlights

Schedule Part 1: Thursday January 15

- 8:30-9:00 — Breakfast (provided by Deque)
- 9:00-9:30 — Introductions & Mobile Web Accessibility Overview
- 9:30-10:45 — Web Accessibility Fundamentals
- 10:30-10:45 — Break
- 10:45-12:00 — HTML & CSS Accessibility Techniques
- 12:00-1:00 — Lunch (provided by Deque)
- 1:00-3:00 — HTML & CSS Accessibility Techniques (continued)
- 3:00-3:15 — Break
- 3:15-4:30 — HTML & CSS Accessibility Techniques (continued)
- 4:30-5:00 — How to Use Screen Readers
- 6:00 — Optional dinner at local restaurant (not provided by Deque)

Part 2: Friday January 16

- 8:30-9:00 — Breakfast (provided by Deque)
- 9:00-10:30 — ARIA, JavaScript, & HTML 5
- 10:30-10:45 — Break
- 10:45-12:00 — ARIA, JavaScript, & HTML 5 (continued)
- 12:00-1:00 — Lunch (provided by Deque)
- 1:00 - 2:30 — ARIA, JavaScript, & HTML 5 (continued)
- 2:30-3:30 — ARIA, JavaScript, & HTML 5 (continued)



Paul Bohman, PhD
Director of Training
Deque Systems, Inc
www.deque.com
703-225-0380, ext.121

From: Jennifer Sutton
Date: Thu, Dec 11 2014 11:46AM
Subject: Re: tutorials from the Web Accessibility Initiative
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Greetings, WebAIM list:

Apologies for cross-posting.

I thought some of you might want to be aware of this growing set of
tutorials from the Web Accessibility Initiative, and perhaps some of
you will have feedback. Start at:

http://www.w3.org/WAI/tutorials/


I haven't read through all of them, yet, but so far, I especially
like the one on carousels. Note that I didn't say I liked carousels,
but at least in my world, they seem to be necessary. And since
they're front and center on many sites, it's helpful to get them right.

When they're not, at least to me, a page often sounds like a useless
jumble of numbered links that go nowhere (or something similar). at
least to me, finding a working carousel on a homepage is an exciting
sign that a site may offer me, as a screen reader user, a good experience.

Thanks to the WAI for providing these tutorials to our growing body
of knowledge.

Best,
Jennifer

From: Paul Bohman
Date: Thu, Dec 11 2014 5:20PM
Subject: Re: Job announcement: Web Accessibility Trainer and Instructional Designer
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Deque's training initiatives are expanding, so we are looking to bring
another person on board as a web accessibility trainer and instructional
designer. See the announcement at https://dequeuniversity.com/jobs/trainer
(also shown below):

Web Accessibility Trainer and Instructional Designer

Released December 10, 2014. Position open until filled.

Deque is looking for an experienced trainer and instructional designer to
join the Web Accessibility Training team.
Required Skills

- *Trainer:* Ability to provide confident, engaging, information-rich
instructor-led training to web developers, quality control testers,
project/program managers, and others involved in web accessibility
initiatives.
- *Technical Writer:* Ability to write well-organized, accurate, clear
instructional text suitable for technical audiences in particular, and to
write compelling content targeted at general audiences.
- *Instructional Designer:* Ability to conceptualize and implement
course goals, structure, and sequencing for effective learning in both
online and instructor-led environments.
- *Assessment Creator:* Ability to write effective test questions and
other assessments.
- *Front-end Web developer:* Expert knowledge of HTML markup and design
practices; high level of proficiency in CSS; Experience with JavaScript,
with the ability to explain concepts related to these and other front-end
web technologies.
- *Web Accessibility Professional:* Working knowledge and practical
hands-on experience with WCAG 2.0, Section 508, testing accessibility with
screen readers and other assistive technologies, and evaluating web content
for accessibility issues, using both manual and automated tests.

Highly Desired Skills

- *Video creator and editor: *Ability to create instructional videos
from screen capture software and live footage, and edit them.
- *Sound technician and editor:* Ability to record with audio equipment,
and edit the results for video or for stand-alone audio.

Required Professional Traits

- *Passion:* A genuine desire to engage in a job that does some good in
the world in measurable ways for people with disabilities.
- *Communication:* Ability to communicate effectively with clients,
co-workers, and Deque management to articulate goals, successes,
challenges, and any inter-personal concerns openly, directly, and
respectfully.
- *Innovation:* Creative drive to invent new ways of solving challenges.
- *Curiosity:* Always learning, always teachable.
- *Adaptability:* Ability to adjust to constantly-changing environments
and circumstances.
- *Likability:* You don't have to be voted Most Popular or anything like
that, but you have to be a pleasant person, because you will be the public
face of Deque, constantly working directly with clients.

Experience

We do not require a minimum amount of experience, but it takes time to
learn the skills required for this job, so the successful applicant will
likely have 5 or more years of related experience. If you have the skills,
that's what we're really looking for, so please apply even if you have less
experience.
Education

We do not have a formal education requirement, but given the skill
requirements, the successful applicant will probably have at least a
bachelors degree in a field related to instructional technology, web
design, or another IT-related field, and we expect masters degree
applicants to have an edge, not explicitly because of the degree, but
because of the skills learned. Skills trump educational background though,
so feel free to surprise us, no matter your educational level.
Equal Opportunity

Deque is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates with
disabilities to apply, as well as candidates of all ethnic, racial, gender,
and social categories.
Compensation

We offer a competitive salary commensurate with the applicant's skill set.
(Notice that we didn't say "commensurate with experience," though
experience is certainly one possible indicator of a person's skill set.)
Application

Submit a personalized cover letter and resume addressed to Paul Bohman,
Director of Training.


Paul Bohman, PhD
Director of Training
Deque Systems, Inc
www.deque.com
703-225-0380, ext.121

From: Shawn Henry
Date: Thu, Dec 18 2014 11:50AM
Subject: Re: Web Accessibility Evaluation Tool List: Call for Tool Information
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Hi WebAIM folks,

Since there was some discussion on the WebAIM list about the Web Accessibility Evaluation Tool List, I'm sending the update below here.

Best,
~Shawn


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Subject: Web Accessibility Evaluation Tool List: Call for Tool Information
Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2014 12:41:48 -0600
From: Shawn Henry < = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED = >
To: WAI Interest Group < = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED = >
CC: Shadi Abou-Zahra < = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED = >, Eric Eggert < = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED = >

Dear WAI Interest Group Participants,

An updated interface for WAI's Web Accessibility Evaluation Tools List is now available at:
http://www.w3.org/WAI/ER/tools/

Changes since the Draft posted in October include:
* Information on the accessibility of the tool itself is added under Detailed information for each tool
* Filter options are simplified
* The URL/web address for each tool is listed
* Anchors/permalinks are provided for each tool listing
* The introductory text is revised and includes a link to Selecting Web Accessibility Evaluation Tools <http://www.w3.org/WAI/eval/selectingtools>;

We invite evaluation tool vendors to submit information about your tool through:
http://www.w3.org/WAI/ER/tools/submission.php
To update information about your tool, see "Edit an entry".

Please note that W3C does not endorse specific products. Information in the Tools List is provided by vendors and others. See the Important Disclaimer at <http://www.w3.org/WAI/ER/tools/index.html#disclaimer>;

As always, we welcome suggestions for improvements to the Web Accessibility Evaluation Tools List. In the footer is a link to provide feedback to the publicly archived list: = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED =

Feel free to circulate this message to other lists; please avoid cross-postings where possible.

Tweet: https://twitter.com/w3c_wai/status/545650027117682688

Regards,
Shawn Henry, WAI Outreach Coordinator and EOWG Chair
Shadi Abou-Zahra, ERT WG Chair
Judy Brewer, WAI Director

From: Paul Bohman
Date: Mon, Jan 05 2015 8:13AM
Subject: Re: Web Accessibility Bootcamp January 15-16
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The Web Accessibility Training Bootcamp in the Washington DC area is nearly
full, but there are a few seats still available for last-minute planners if
you hurry!

See the details at:
https://dequeuniversity.com/events/2015/bootcamp-january/

The list of topics is shown below:
Topics

This is an ambitious list of topics. It's an accelerated workshop designed
to give you a full taste of what's possible, and then allow you to review
and learn more at your own pace after the workshop though Deque
University's online courses.
Web Accessibility Fundamentals:

- Types of disabilities
- How people with disabilities use computers and the web
- Demonstrations of assistive technologies: screen readers, screen
magnifiers, etc.
- Applying accessible design principles to the web (perceivable,
operable, understandable, robust)
- Universal design and usability for disabilities and general audiences
- Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0
- Laws, regulations, and legal compliance

HTML and CSS Accessibility Techniques

- Document structure and semantics (landmark regions, headings, lists,
etc.)
- Keyboard accessibility and device independence
- Navigation (menus, links, "skip to main content")
- Visual layout and styling
- Color and contrast
- Images (alternative text, background images, charts, graphs, font
icons, etc.)
- Video, audio, and multimedia
- Iframes
- Data tables
- Forms

ARIA, JavaScript, HTML 5, and Dynamic Web Accessibility

- Understanding the importance of names, roles, states, properties, and
relationships
- How accessibility APIs communicate to assistive technologies
- Form validation (confirmation and error messages, auto-validation,
etc.)
- Timed content and motion
- Examples of ARIA widgets, such as tablist, tabpanel, alert, modal
dialogs, carousels, auto-complete, AJAX, accordion menus, hide/show
content, tooltips, and more

How to Use a Screen Reader

- The basics of using a screen reader to test for accessibility
- Keyboard shortcuts for screen readers
- We will discuss NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver

Mobile Web Accessibility Highlights

- iPhone screen reader demonstration
- Android screen reader demonstration
- Tap and swipe motions with screen readers on mobile devices
- Other mobile accessibility highlights



Paul Bohman, PhD
Director of Training
Deque Systems, Inc
www.deque.com
703-225-0380, ext.121