2008 Accessible Technology On-line Seminar Series
The DBTAC:Great Lakes ADA Center is sponsoring a new on-line seminar series on accessible technology in 2008. The goal of the series is to increase awareness on technology accessibility for people with disabilities.The seminar series is free, but pre-registration is required. To register, contact Janet Peters or call (312)413-5931 (V/TTY).
*The Webinar Series schedule is subject to change at the discretion of the
DBTACs.
2008 Accessible Technology On-line Seminar Series
Each session is 60 minutes in length. They will be held from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Central Time Zone(CT) on dates specified below.
State Laws Addressing Accessibility - Monday February 11, 2008
Several states have passed and implemented laws specific to website and other technology accessibility. This seminar will highlight the recently passed Illinois Information Technology Accessibility Act and talked about other states that have implemented such laws.
Web Accessibility for Students with Disabilities - Monday March 3, 2008
In 1987, 3.6% of youth with disabilities went on to two year colleges, while in 2003, 20.8% did so. Attention to the learning and information technology of these youth is imperative, if they are to gain equitable access both to education and subsequently to employment. This presentation will provide information on a web-based tool for community college student affairs and information technology personnel to assist in the formulation of a campus-wide plan for web and IT accessibility for students with disabilities. This tool was an outgrowth of several years of research conducted by the Employment and Disability Institute and Institute for Community College Development in the ILR School at Cornell University.
Accessible Computer Applications - Monday May 19, 2008
Many jobs now require interaction with various computer applications, such as record keeping and database systems. Inaccessibility of these applications can seriously hinder job performance for individuals with disabilities. This seminar will discuss accessibility issues with common workplace computer applications and how to make them accessible.
ADA and Website Accessibility - Monday August 11, 2008
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) does not explicitly discuss whether it applies to websites, and thus far, there have been few cases. Website accessibility cases courts have reached different conclusions as to whether websites are covered under the ADA. This session will discuss current standards and guidelines of website accessibility and recent legal developments and their potential implications.
Learning and Accessibility - Monday September 29, 2008
It is expected that e-learning will become part of everyday life in many organizations in the next few years. As e-Learning expands, the gap will widen between people who can fully benefit from e-Learning and those who will be excluded because of inaccessible design. This seminar will address strategies for businesses to improve their knowledge and implementation of accessible e-Learning.
We reserve the right to cancel sessions at any time without notice. A full refund will be provided for all paid sessions should the sessions be cancelled.