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From: Christopher M Kelly
Date: Wed, Jun 15 2005 9:37AM
Subject: 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.
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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From: Stephanie Rosso
Date: Wed, Jun 15 2005 10:50AM
Subject: RE: Accessible Web Conferences in U.S.?
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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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Assistive Technology Specialist
PACER Simon Technology Center
952-838-9000
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Subject: [WebAIM] Accessible Web Conferences in U.S.?
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.
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/
<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/
<http://intranet.opr.statefarm.org/sysdisab/>;
phone: 309-763-7069
email: = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED =
From: Michael Moore
Date: Wed, Jun 15 2005 10:57AM
Subject: Re: Accessible Web Conferences in U.S.?
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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 ADDRESS REMOVED = for more details.
We can also be reached via phone at the number below.
Mike Moore
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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
>
> ______________________________
> Assistive Technology Specialist
> PACER Simon Technology Center
> 952-838-9000
> = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED =
>
>
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> [mailto: = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED = ] *On Behalf Of *Christopher
> M Kelly
> *Sent:* Wednesday, June 15, 2005 10:39 AM
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> *Subject:* [WebAIM] Accessible Web Conferences in U.S.?
>
> 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.
>
> 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
> email: = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED =
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From: Strange, Lainie
Date: Wed, Jun 15 2005 12:37PM
Subject: RE: Accessible Web Conferences in U.S.?
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I got this via email just today on some online opportunities:
http://easi.cc/clinic.htm <http://easi.cc/clinic.htm>;
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Lainie Strange, Web Developer
MO Dept of Elem & Sec Ed.
http://dese.mo.gov <http://dese.mo.gov/>;
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
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From: Christopher M Kelly
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Subject: [WebAIM] Accessible Web Conferences in U.S.?
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.
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/
<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/
<http://intranet.opr.statefarm.org/sysdisab/>;
phone: 309-763-7069
email: = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED =