[Athen] Free Webinar: Providing Accessible Textbooks - Resources and Strategies

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With the sudden and unexpected shutdown of the AccessText Network last week, many schools are struggling to get accessible versions of textbooks and other print resources for students who need them. You are not alone!  <https://6shhwbdab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010by3_16Y6FP0vHNCdd3CIfd1n29nq2qAlyWHetBSSGUtWA2loDVAshqhXlZJn4zTceeQdjxfQVTDdPv1o4Gixp_QU0v3tGTK6P2zU_-GNzQeU-GZffEGjrywHao7Q9Y0xwwHrp0Py7h-R8g9n8LTLqNtT-JA-vJ8&c=rXl2HqBfmZFaByMGepzwsI9ioH6dXGUrNDYPSMTB7NTzkTurcT5NWw==&ch=Hwm4iVH5BIWf7IkvA57_FVzli3DYI-NoLQ4nAFSefQqav8gXmEswBA==> AHEAD and  <https://6shhwbdab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010by3_16Y6FP0vHNCdd3CIfd1n29nq2qAlyWHetBSSGUtWA2loDVAsh3by8RclM7tpTIAHH_UH8a4KeC57P9-VCBIO72qUHqbEWu_s5j_Zas9QLgLgZu0JOf21-hko4FSL1D08zTWPTCL-bJDKro5mEox-neF7I-b&c=rXl2HqBfmZFaByMGepzwsI9ioH6dXGUrNDYPSMTB7NTzkTurcT5NWw==&ch=Hwm4iVH5BIWf7IkvA57_FVzli3DYI-NoLQ4nAFSefQqav8gXmEswBA==> ATHEN are teaming up to provide strategies and resources to help schools fulfill student text requests in the short term, as well as share information about steps being taken to find a long-term solution to the need for accessible texts.

 

 <https://6shhwbdab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010by3_16Y6FP0vHNCdd3CIfd1n29nq2qAlyWHetBSSGUtWA2loDVAsh3by8RclM7tgrZobNLDWkX9MGUbjBMYqAeEzK2T2jwO4R4Q8tJjWixK-4LQnHO4dPiB2Q_V-J2tXpKV4q-EE306-NbYtdKLh_7IME2JCPhUMMIbKHW9JI1f6IfmYPO8xt-Z4h-QCs5hHeOr1IFA9DjGUZkA1S4d65xmWwTd12jXgMyS5GqT0u4=&c=rXl2HqBfmZFaByMGepzwsI9ioH6dXGUrNDYPSMTB7NTzkTurcT5NWw==&ch=Hwm4iVH5BIWf7IkvA57_FVzli3DYI-NoLQ4nAFSefQqav8gXmEswBA==> Register today to join this panel of accessibility experts to gain knowledge and share resources, so we can continue supporting students who need accessible materials! 

 

The webinar will be recorded and available afterwards on the AHEAD website. 

 

Accessibility information: CART captioning and ASL interpretation will be provided. If you need any other accommodations in order to participate, please contact  <mailto:profdev at ahead.org> profdev at ahead.org. 

 

Moderators: 

*    Katy Washington, Chief Accessibility Officer, Virginia Commonwealth University and AHEAD President 

*    Jeff Bishop, University of Arizona, IT Accessibility Consultant and ATHEN President 

 

Panelists:

Sebastian Niles is an accessible technology specialist at the University of California-Davis who has worked for eight years in accessible remediation of textbooks and course material for students with disabilities. He has a Master's degree in higher education from Central Washington University and a certification as a Certified Professional in the Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) from the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP).

 

Catherine (“Cath”) Stager is one of the founding members of the Assistive Technology Higher Education Network (ATHEN). She is a Certified Usability Analyst and a lifelong learner. For over twenty-five years, she has specialized in assistive technology, universal design, web accessibility and creating access to academia and technology. Cath has been involved with Accessing Higher Ground: Accessible Media, Web, and Technology Conference since its second year, dedicating herself as a supporter, presenter, and member of the planning committee. Cath has presented regionally and nationally on Universal Design, Accessibility, Assistive Technology, Accessible formats and Disability Rights, Responsibilities & Accommodations within Higher Education for Students with Disabilities.

 

Susan Kelmer is the Alternate Format Production Program Manager at the University of Colorado Boulder, and has worked in the field of Alternate Format for 24 years. She presents about and trains colleagues in alternate format production using best practices and industry standards for effective alternate format. She created two trainings for the California Community College system’s CCC Training Center, and has written a comprehensive alternate format production manual that is shared widely through open copyright.

 


 









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