[Athen] Training in Austin TX and online: John Slatin AccessU -- May 15 to 17, 2012

[Jennifer Sutton]

Greetings, ATHEN members:

I thought some might be interested in this 
training.  Note that for the first time this 
year, Knowbility is offering some of the sessions online.



Registration is Open for John Slatin AccessU

Join us in Austin on May 15-16, 2012 for John 
Slatin AccessU, a two-day intensive training 
conference for web developers and designers, IT 
managers, policy developers, usability 
professionals, media specialists, and more!

World-renowned accessibility experts will present 
two full days of classes ­ many of them hands-on 
­ to help you understand the need for inclusive 
information technology design, improve your 
skills, and build upon your knowledge with 
helpful techniques. Choose from four professional 
tracks to suit your goals and responsibilities: 
Policy & Administration; Design & Usability; Web Development; and Content.

Optional post-conference classes will be held on 
Thursday, May 17, 2012. Additional events for the 
conference include the AccessU Meetup, an 
Accessible Night Out, and even an unofficial happy hour!

Kel Smith, a longtime speaker, author and 
practitioner on digital accessibility, will 
present the Keynote session on Tuesday, May 15th; 
to learn more about Kel, visit his website at www.kelsmith.com

AccessU Summit
Through a partnership with Environments for 
Humans, a full day of courses chosen from the 
first day’s schedule will be presented virtually 
­ allowing you to build your accessible IT skills 
no matter where you are! Find out more or buy 
tickets at http://environmentsforhumans.com/2012/accessu-summit/

Registration is Open!
Sign up today for the best rates ­ early bird 
discounts are available until April 15! See the 
AccessU website (www.knowbility.org/accessu) for 
more details about conference rates, including group discounts.

More Information
John Slatin AccessU is presented through a 
partnership of Knowbility, Inc.and St. Edward's 
University, with the support of David Waldron and 
the entire St. Edwards Information Technology Department.

Visit the John Slatin AccessU Webpage 
(http://www.knowbility.org/v/john-slatin-accessu/) 
over the coming weeks for additional information!

Want to sponsor AccessU? For sponsor information, 
contact Carolyn Gibbs, Community Programs Manager, at carolyn at knowbility.org.

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