WebAIM - Web Accessibility In Mind

WebAIM Strategic Digital Accessibility Training

The California Community Colleges Technology Center has collaborated with WebAIM to provide you with the opportunity to participate in a two-hour training on tackling digital accessibility strategically. This training—Strategic Digital Accessibility—explores why institutions need to approach accessibility comprehensively. It will also focus on some of the people, processes, and supports that institutions commonly implement when building institution-wide accessibility programs.

Delivery

Two identical sessions of the training will be delivered over Zoom. Multiple sessions of the training are being provided to accommodate participants who may have meetings or events on their calendars already. The training dates are:

  • Tuesday, August 8 at 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
  • Wednesday, August 23 at 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Training Topics

Here are some of the topics that will be covered:

  • The "why"
    • Digital accessibility in higher education
      • Policy and legal overview
      • Risk management
      • Distributed, interconnected technology environments
  • The "how"
    • The critical role of leadership
    • Components of successful programs
      • Self-assessment
      • Policy
      • Planning
      • Governance
      • Identifying where to start

FAQ

Will the training be archived?
To encourage engagement and participation in this live event, an archived version will not be made widely available.
What will I need to participate?
A reliable internet connection and (ideally) a distraction-free environment. You do not need a microphone or camera.
Will the training be accessible?
WebAIM has been providing online training for years and knows what it takes to create an accessible online experience. This training will be captioned, ASL interpreters will be provided, and electronic versions of the training slides and resources will be available at the start of the training. If you have any other accessibility needs or requests, the confirmation email will have contact information.

Register

Please note
  • Participants must register with a California Community Colleges email.
  • Need help? Email us at accessibledocs[at]webaim.org.

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