From athen-list at u.washington.edu Fri Nov 1 09:32:13 2024 From: athen-list at u.washington.edu (Willard,Amy L via athen-list) Date: Mon Jan 13 11:31:46 2025 Subject: [Athen] ALEKS for Blind Students Message-ID: Hello, It has been about 3 years since I have had a blind student in a class with ALEKS and at that time it was very inaccessible. Just checking on if any improvements have been made on the ALEKS front in regards to accessibility for blind students? Thanks all! Amy Willard Accessible Technology Coordinator|ADA Compliance Metropolitan Community College Office: 816-604-1092 3200 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64111 amy.willard@mcckc.edu | www.mcckc.edu Preparing students, serving communities, creating opportunities for all CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The contents of this email message and any attachments are intended solely for the addressee(s) and may contain confidential and/or privileged information and may be legally protected from disclosure. If you are not the intended recipient of this message or their agent, or if this message has been addressed to you in error, please immediately alert the sender by reply email and then delete this message and any attachments. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any use, dissemination, copying, or storage of this message or its attachments is strictly prohibited. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From athen-list at u.washington.edu Fri Nov 1 09:56:56 2024 From: athen-list at u.washington.edu (Natalie Davison via athen-list) Date: Mon Jan 13 11:31:46 2025 Subject: [Athen] ALEKS for Blind Students In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Hi Amy, I have information obtained in the past year. All of the Blind and Low Vision students using the ALEKS platform for math courses that I have supported have required alternative formats and human assistants to access the content. Information I have: In Accessibility mode, Non-accessible content will be labeled with a "Sighted Assistance Needed" message. It does not provide alternative text or other access solutions. The following features will be disabled in accessibility mode: - eBook - Videos as Resources in Learning Mode - Dictionary - Worksheets - Calendar - Class Forum - Message Center - ALEKS Calculator - Spanish Toggle - LockDown Browser - My Questions Screen magnification does not work fully in homework activities on diagrams and graphs. When you magnify, it distorts/enlarges the top bar and makes it cover the graph. I have a video of this if you want to see it. Color contrast modes do not stay implemented in the print preview screen (the only place you can effectively zoom graphs). I hope this helps. Sorry it's not better news. Best wishes, Natalie On Fri, Nov 1, 2024 at 10:32?AM Willard,Amy L via athen-list < athen-list@u.washington.edu> wrote: > Hello, > > It has been about 3 years since I have had a blind student in a class > with ALEKS and at that time it was very inaccessible. Just checking on if > any improvements have been made on the ALEKS front in regards to > accessibility for blind students? Thanks all! > > > > Amy Willard > > Accessible Technology Coordinator|ADA Compliance > > Metropolitan Community College > > Office: 816-604-1092 > > 3200 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64111 > > > amy.willard@mcckc.edu | www.mcckc.edu > > > > *Preparing students, serving communities, creating opportunities for all* > > > CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The contents of this email message and any > attachments are intended solely for the addressee(s) and may contain > confidential and/or privileged information and may be legally protected > from disclosure. If you are not the intended recipient of this message or > their agent, or if this message has been addressed to you in error, please > immediately alert the sender by reply email and then delete this message > and any attachments. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby > notified that any use, dissemination, copying, or storage of this message > or its attachments is strictly prohibited. > _______________________________________________ > athen-list mailing list > athen-list@mailman12.u.washington.edu > http://mailman12.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list > -- Natalie Davison, MS, CRC ( she / her / hers ) *Assistant Director* Educational Access Center Boise State University *Appointment Scheduling: *click to schedule here Phone: (208) 426-1083 EAC Office: (208) 426-1583 *Fax:* (208)-426-1008 Email: *nataliedavison@boisestate.edu * Mail: 1910 University Drive, Boise, ID 83725-1372 Location: 1607 University Dr (first floor Lincoln Office Suites) Web: boisestate.edu/eac -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From athen-list at u.washington.edu Fri Nov 1 19:52:53 2024 From: athen-list at u.washington.edu (Lissner, L. Scott via athen-list) Date: Mon Jan 13 11:31:46 2025 Subject: [Athen] Accessible Election Results Map In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Pleased to share this news from Pete Bossley - Senior Accessibility Manager, Thomson Reuters. This is a proud leader moment: our accessibility team, in close collaboration with our Reuters colleagues have worked to make our 2024 election map results data more accessible. With a fundamental motivation of providing people with disabilities the same rich look at election results that others can have, the teams worked hard to put design, product and engineering together with accessibility. Our map is fully navigable by keyboard, including the ability to zoom into states and counties The entire map, at all levels, will have useful screen reader announcements throughout Font sizes, colors and patterns were all chosen with the latest WCAG standards in mind We want feedback from the community! What worked, what didn?t? What features would you love to see in future election cycles? Send us feedback at accessibility@thomsonreuters.com. #A11y #Elections https://lnkd.in/g5MdEaRZ Get Outlook for iOS -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- An embedded and charset-unspecified text was scrubbed... Name: ATT00001.txt URL: From athen-list at u.washington.edu Sat Nov 2 10:48:30 2024 From: athen-list at u.washington.edu (Kelly Ford via athen-list) Date: Mon Jan 13 11:31:46 2025 Subject: [Athen] Accessible Election Results Map In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Hello, Is there any page describing this effort that can be used to share this with others beyond just a link to this map. I am looking forward to trying this out in detail Tuesday evening. It seems promising just from exploring already and a sincere thanks to any and all for this effort. I've wanted something like this for years, decades in fact. Kelly From: athen-list On Behalf Of Lissner, L. Scott via athen-list Sent: Friday, November 1, 2024 9:53 PM To: Election Law Subject: [Athen] Accessible Election Results Map Pleased to share this news from Pete Bossley - Senior Accessibility Manager, Thomson Reuters. This is a proud leader moment: our accessibility team, in close collaboration with our Reuters colleagues have worked to make our 2024 election map results data more accessible. With a fundamental motivation of providing people with disabilities the same rich look at election results that others can have, the teams worked hard to put design, product and engineering together with accessibility. Our map is fully navigable by keyboard, including the ability to zoom into states and counties The entire map, at all levels, will have useful screen reader announcements throughout Font sizes, colors and patterns were all chosen with the latest WCAG standards in mind We want feedback from the community! What worked, what didn't? What features would you love to see in future election cycles? Send us feedback at accessibility@thomsonreuters.com. #A11y #Elections https://lnkd.in/g5MdEaRZ Get Outlook for iOS -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From athen-list at u.washington.edu Sat Nov 2 11:57:14 2024 From: athen-list at u.washington.edu (via athen-list) Date: Mon Jan 13 11:31:46 2025 Subject: [Athen] Accessible Election Results Map In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <004601db2d59$089fa0e0$19dee2a0$@montana.com> Hi Kelly, Thank you for sharing. Indeed this is looking promising!!! I am going to shared with several blindness groups. Best George From: athen-list On Behalf Of Kelly Ford via athen-list Sent: Saturday, November 2, 2024 11:49 AM To: Lissner, L. Scott ; Access Technology Higher Education Network ; Election Law Subject: Re: [Athen] Accessible Election Results Map Hello, Is there any page describing this effort that can be used to share this with others beyond just a link to this map. I am looking forward to trying this out in detail Tuesday evening. It seems promising just from exploring already and a sincere thanks to any and all for this effort. I've wanted something like this for years, decades in fact. Kelly From: athen-list > On Behalf Of Lissner, L. Scott via athen-list Sent: Friday, November 1, 2024 9:53 PM To: Election Law > Subject: [Athen] Accessible Election Results Map Pleased to share this news from Pete Bossley - Senior Accessibility Manager, Thomson Reuters. This is a proud leader moment: our accessibility team, in close collaboration with our Reuters colleagues have worked to make our 2024 election map results data more accessible. With a fundamental motivation of providing people with disabilities the same rich look at election results that others can have, the teams worked hard to put design, product and engineering together with accessibility. Our map is fully navigable by keyboard, including the ability to zoom into states and counties The entire map, at all levels, will have useful screen reader announcements throughout Font sizes, colors and patterns were all chosen with the latest WCAG standards in mind We want feedback from the community! What worked, what didn't? What features would you love to see in future election cycles? Send us feedback at accessibility@thomsonreuters.com . #A11y #Elections https://lnkd.in/g5MdEaRZ Get Outlook for iOS -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From athen-list at u.washington.edu Sun Nov 3 04:33:30 2024 From: athen-list at u.washington.edu (Peter Bossley via athen-list) Date: Mon Jan 13 11:31:46 2025 Subject: [Athen] Accessible Election Results Map In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Hi Kelly and all, We're super proud of this work and would be happy to answer any questions you have that we are able to. I will also discuss a public blog post discussing the effort in more detail. Speaking as a blind screen reader user myself, I too have always wanted something like this, and so this year we decided we would give it a try. While I don't think it is perfect, for example we have work to do to make it mobile friendly, it is a solid initial effort. From: athen-list On Behalf Of Kelly Ford via athen-list Sent: Saturday, November 2, 2024 1:49 PM To: Lissner, L. Scott ; Access Technology Higher Education Network ; Election Law Subject: Re: [Athen] Accessible Election Results Map Hello, Is there any page describing this effort that can be used to share this with others beyond just a link to this map. I am looking forward to trying this out in detail Tuesday evening. It seems promising just from exploring already and a sincere thanks to any and all for this effort. I've wanted something like this for years, decades in fact. Kelly From: athen-list On Behalf Of Lissner, L. Scott via athen-list Sent: Friday, November 1, 2024 9:53 PM To: Election Law Subject: [Athen] Accessible Election Results Map Pleased to share this news from Pete Bossley - Senior Accessibility Manager, Thomson Reuters. This is a proud leader moment: our accessibility team, in close collaboration with our Reuters colleagues have worked to make our 2024 election map results data more accessible. With a fundamental motivation of providing people with disabilities the same rich look at election results that others can have, the teams worked hard to put design, product and engineering together with accessibility. Our map is fully navigable by keyboard, including the ability to zoom into states and counties The entire map, at all levels, will have useful screen reader announcements throughout Font sizes, colors and patterns were all chosen with the latest WCAG standards in mind We want feedback from the community! What worked, what didn't? What features would you love to see in future election cycles? Send us feedback at accessibility@thomsonreuters.com. #A11y #Elections https://lnkd.in/g5MdEaRZ Get Outlook for iOS -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From athen-list at u.washington.edu Mon Nov 4 07:50:14 2024 From: athen-list at u.washington.edu (Hayman, Douglass via athen-list) Date: Mon Jan 13 11:31:46 2025 Subject: [Athen] [EXTERNAL] - Accessible Election Results Map In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Scott, Would you provide more detail on how to use this? I tried it just now with NVDA and was using tab key which jumped in an odd order from one state to another. Hitting enter when landing upon a particular state sometimes focused on that state, other times did not. Landed on New Mexico and it visually showed a zoomed in view then move county by county but again did nothing when I hit enter on one of the counties. Thanks, Doug Hayman IT Accessibility Coordinator Information Technology Olympic College dhayman@olympic.edu (360) 475-7632 From: athen-list On Behalf Of Lissner, L. Scott via athen-list Sent: Friday, November 1, 2024 7:53 PM To: Election Law Subject: [EXTERNAL] - [Athen] Accessible Election Results Map CAUTION: This email came from a non-OC system or external source. Beware of phishing and social engineering! Pleased to share this news from Pete Bossley - Senior Accessibility Manager, Thomson Reuters. This is a proud leader moment: our accessibility team, in close collaboration with our Reuters colleagues have worked to make our 2024 election map results data more accessible. With a fundamental motivation of providing people with disabilities the same rich look at election results that others can have, the teams worked hard to put design, product and engineering together with accessibility. Our map is fully navigable by keyboard, including the ability to zoom into states and counties The entire map, at all levels, will have useful screen reader announcements throughout Font sizes, colors and patterns were all chosen with the latest WCAG standards in mind We want feedback from the community! What worked, what didn't? What features would you love to see in future election cycles? Send us feedback at accessibility@thomsonreuters.com. #A11y #Elections https://lnkd.in/g5MdEaRZ Get Outlook for iOS -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From athen-list at u.washington.edu Mon Nov 4 09:31:20 2024 From: athen-list at u.washington.edu (Lissner, L. Scott via athen-list) Date: Mon Jan 13 11:31:46 2025 Subject: [Athen] [EXTERNAL] - Accessible Election Results Map In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Doug, I did not build it and only recently learned to spell HTML :} you should reach out to Reuters at accessibility@thomsonreuters.com with questions and feedback. [Block ?0? Logo: The Ohio State University] L. Scott Lissner, Americans With Disabilities Act Coordinator and Section 504 Compliance Officer Office of Institutional Equity (614) 292-7024(v); (614) 688-8605(tty) (614) 688-3665(fax); Http://ada.osu.edu ?I want people to dig down deep and look at which changes each one of us needs to make to improve our society.? Judy Heumann Give Disability Access Feedback and Report Concerns From: Hayman, Douglass Date: Monday, November 4, 2024 at 10:50?AM To: Lissner, L. Scott , Access Technology Higher Education Network Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] - [Athen] Accessible Election Results Map Scott, Would you provide more detail on how to use this? I tried it just now with NVDA and was using tab key which jumped in an odd order from one state to another. Hitting enter when landing upon a particular state sometimes focused on that Scott, Would you provide more detail on how to use this? I tried it just now with NVDA and was using tab key which jumped in an odd order from one state to another. Hitting enter when landing upon a particular state sometimes focused on that state, other times did not. Landed on New Mexico and it visually showed a zoomed in view then move county by county but again did nothing when I hit enter on one of the counties. Thanks, Doug Hayman IT Accessibility Coordinator Information Technology Olympic College dhayman@olympic.edu (360) 475-7632 From: athen-list On Behalf Of Lissner, L. Scott via athen-list Sent: Friday, November 1, 2024 7:53 PM To: Election Law Subject: [EXTERNAL] - [Athen] Accessible Election Results Map CAUTION: This email came from a non-OC system or external source. Beware of phishing and social engineering! Pleased to share this news from Pete Bossley - Senior Accessibility Manager, Thomson Reuters. This is a proud leader moment: our accessibility team, in close collaboration with our Reuters colleagues have worked to make our 2024 election map results data more accessible. With a fundamental motivation of providing people with disabilities the same rich look at election results that others can have, the teams worked hard to put design, product and engineering together with accessibility. Our map is fully navigable by keyboard, including the ability to zoom into states and counties The entire map, at all levels, will have useful screen reader announcements throughout Font sizes, colors and patterns were all chosen with the latest WCAG standards in mind We want feedback from the community! What worked, what didn?t? What features would you love to see in future election cycles? Send us feedback at accessibility@thomsonreuters.com. #A11y #Elections https://lnkd.in/g5MdEaRZ Get Outlook for iOS -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.png Type: image/png Size: 3626 bytes Desc: image001.png URL: From athen-list at u.washington.edu Tue Nov 5 13:33:28 2024 From: athen-list at u.washington.edu (via athen-list) Date: Mon Jan 13 11:31:46 2025 Subject: [Athen] User Experience Guide for accessibility metadata 2.0 Second public draft available for review In-Reply-To: <004101db2ced$2fa55fc0$8ef01f40$@gmail.com> References: <004101db2ced$2fa55fc0$8ef01f40$@gmail.com> Message-ID: <020201db2fca$5bb501d0$131f0570$@montana.com> Dear Higher Ed folks, I thought this community would want to be aware of this specification, and we welcome your feedback. This information will be essential in the selection of Born Accessible materials. VitalSource and RedShelf are already displaying accessibility metadata, and they are swiftly moving to embrace these revised guidelines. I suggest that you read the first linked document, the guidelines. I am always happy to answer questions. The W3C Publishing Community Group Accessibility Task Force is pleased to announce the second draft of the "Accessibility metadata display guide for digital publications 2.0." Indeed, the name has been changed to provide a clearer understanding of the scope of the document. This is an incremental revision and incorporates the valuable feedback provided by you. We are looking forward to your feedback on the second draft. Please provide your valuable feedback on or before November 21, 2024. The revised drafts are available at the following new URLs (please be sure to update your bookmarks): * Guidelines: https://w3c.github.io/publ-a11y/a11y-meta-display-guide/2.0/guidelines/ * EPUB Techniques: https://w3c.github.io/publ-a11y/a11y-meta-display-guide/2.0/techniques/epub- metadata/ * ONIX Techniques: https://w3c.github.io/publ-a11y/a11y-meta-display-guide/2.0/techniques/onix- metadata/ The following significant changes were made since the last release: * Added a Terminology section * Updated the Metadata processing overview section * Added an example to the Legal considerations section * Made hundreds of wording changes * Improved the logic in the techniques * Added unique IDs for string identification * Harmonized the strings in the techniques and the guidelines For a complete list of changes, refer to the list of closed pull requests . Please file a GitHub issue with your feedback. If you are uncomfortable filing a GitHub issue, feel free to send me the comment and I will file the issue on your behalf. Best George On behalf of the Accessibility Task Force, W3C Publishing CG George Kerscher Ph.D. -In our Information Age, access to information is a fundamental human right. Chief Innovations Officer, DAISY Consortium http://www.daisy.org Senior Advisor, Global Literacy, Benetech http://www.benetech.org President, International Digital Publishing Forum (IDPF) http://www.idpf.org Chair Steering Council Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI), at W3C http://www.w3.org/WAI Cell:+1 406/544-2466 Email: kerscher@montana.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.png Type: image/png Size: 67127 bytes Desc: not available URL: From athen-list at u.washington.edu Wed Nov 6 12:22:38 2024 From: athen-list at u.washington.edu (Emily Singer Lucio via athen-list) Date: Mon Jan 13 11:31:46 2025 Subject: [Athen] PDF Remediation Message-ID: Good afternoon everyone. We are looking to hire someone to remediate a 24-page PDF with text and headings plus 31 tables, 2 bar graphs, an appendix and 4 footnotes throughout the document. If you know of a company we can work with to do this, please let me know. Thank you Respectfully, *Emily Singer Lucio She/Her/Hers* ADA/504 Coordinator University of Maryland, College Park Office of Diversity & Inclusion 0112 Lee Building 7809 Regents Drive College Park MD 20742 Tel:301 405-2841 | Fax:301 314-9992 Email: eslucio@umd.edu Website: accessibility.umd.edu Subscribe to the ADA Newsletter To schedule a training: You can fill out our training form ?Just because a man lacks the use of his eyes doesn?t mean he lacks vision.? ? Stevie Wonder Source: WeCapable -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From athen-list at u.washington.edu Wed Nov 6 13:03:04 2024 From: athen-list at u.washington.edu (Top Tech Tidbits via athen-list) Date: Mon Jan 13 11:31:46 2025 Subject: [Athen] PDF Remediation In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <00fd01db308f$4625a390$d270eab0$@toptechtidbits.com> Top Tech Tidbits Sponsor: The Accessibility Guy Sponsor Since: August 3, 2023 ?? Website: https://theaccessibilityguy.com/ ?? YouTube: https://youtube.com/@TheAccessibilityGuy ? About: My name is Shawn Jordison and I love helping others learn the ins and outs of digital accessibility. I have made over 100 thousand documents accessible, provided hundreds of trainings in the areas of accessibility and document remediation, and reviewed many websites and mobile applications for accessibility. I have developed and reviewed VPATs, LMS courses, and other pieces of training. I am the accessibility Swiss army knife. Let me be your personal accessibility expert. ? Over 13 years of experience in the field of accessibility. ? Passionate about providing equal access to information for everyone. ? Wide range of project experience, including document accessibility, training, and more. ? Expertise in captioning, assistive technology, and accessibility best practices. I'm here to help you create a more accessible world. Thanks so much for reading. We look forward to keeping you informed. Aaron Di Blasi, PMP ?The greatest barrier to accessibility is indifference.? ? PR Director (2024-Present) AT-Newswire Access Technology's Digital Newswire https://at-newswire.com ? Publisher (2024-Present) AI-Weekly The Week's News in Artificial Intelligence https://ai-weekly.ai ? Publisher (2022-Present) Access Information News The Week's News in Access Information https://accessinformationnews.com ? Publisher (2020-Present) Top Tech Tidbits The Week's News in Access Technology https://toptechtidbits.com ? Sr. Project Management Professional (2006-Present) Mind Vault Solutions, Ltd. https://mvsltd.com ? Certified: Digital Marketing Associate, Meta Certified (2022 - Present) Social Marketing Professional, Hootsuite Certified (2020 - Present) Email Marketing Professional, Constant Contact Certified (2019 - Present) Specializing in: Digital Strategy and Content Marketing Social Media Advertising Online Fundraising ADA, WCAG and Section 508 Compliance Website: https://mvsltd.com ? Email: ad@mvsltd.com ? Toll Free: +1 (855) 578-6660?? Schedule A Meeting: https://calendly.com/aarondiblasi News: https://mvsltd.com/news Services: https://mvsltd.com/services Testimonials: https://mvsltd.com/testimonials Facebook: https://mvsltd.com/facebook X (Formerly Twitter): https://mvsltd.com/x LinkedIn: https://mvsltd.com/linkedin Instagram: https://mvsltd.com/instagram YouTube: https://mvsltd.com/youtube Google: https://mvsltd.com/google CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail and attachments, if any, may contain confidential information, which is privileged and protected from disclosure by Federal and State confidentiality laws, rules, and regulations. This e-mail and attachments, if any, are intended for the designated addressee only. If you are not the designated addressee, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution of this e-mail and its attachments, if any, may be unlawful and may subject you to legal consequences. If you have received this e-mail and attachments in error, please delete the e-mail and its attachments from your computer. From: athen-list On Behalf Of Emily Singer Lucio via athen-list Sent: Wednesday, November 6, 2024 3:23 PM To: Access Technology Higher Education Network Subject: [Athen] PDF Remediation Good afternoon everyone. We are looking to hire someone to remediate a 24-page PDF with text and headings plus 31 tables, 2 bar graphs, an appendix and 4 footnotes throughout the document. If you know of a company we can work with to do this, please let me know. Thank you Respectfully, Emily Singer Lucio She/Her/Hers ADA/504 Coordinator University of Maryland, College Park Office of Diversity & Inclusion 0112 Lee Building 7809 Regents Drive College Park MD 20742 Tel:301 405-2841 | Fax:301 314-9992 Email: eslucio@umd.edu Website: accessibility.umd.edu Subscribe to the ADA Newsletter To schedule a training: You can fill out our training form ?Just because a man lacks the use of his eyes doesn?t mean he lacks vision.? ? Stevie Wonder Source: WeCapable -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.png Type: image/png Size: 94349 bytes Desc: not available URL: From athen-list at u.washington.edu Wed Nov 6 14:35:52 2024 From: athen-list at u.washington.edu (via athen-list) Date: Mon Jan 13 11:31:46 2025 Subject: [Athen] PDF Remediation In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <004b01db309c$3c97bbd0$b5c73370$@pubcom.com> We have 2 recommendations, both companies with 20+ years of experience in accessible documents and both provide exceptional customer service. They also have additional publishing services, such as graphic design, transcriptions, and automation. Appligent https://appligent.com/ Virginia Gavin, vgavin@appligent.com Appligent was part of the original committee that developed the PDF/UA standards. Word Wizards Inc. https://wordwizardsinc.com/ Ilana Gordon, generalinfo@wordwizardsinc.com --Bevi Bevi Chagnon | PubCom.com Designer, Trainer, Author, Accessibility Expert Member of the ISO committees for PDF and PDF/UA PubCom.com: Accessible Design + Technology Office documents ? Adobe InDesign ? Acrobat ? PDFs ? EPUBs View our blog and tutorials at www.PubCom.com/blog From: athen-list On Behalf Of Emily Singer Lucio via athen-list Sent: Wednesday, November 6, 2024 3:23 PM To: Access Technology Higher Education Network Subject: [Athen] PDF Remediation Good afternoon everyone. We are looking to hire someone to remediate a 24-page PDF with text and headings plus 31 tables, 2 bar graphs, an appendix and 4 footnotes throughout the document. If you know of a company we can work with to do this, please let me know. Thank you Respectfully, Emily Singer Lucio She/Her/Hers ADA/504 Coordinator University of Maryland, College Park Office of Diversity & Inclusion 0112 Lee Building 7809 Regents Drive College Park MD 20742 Tel:301 405-2841 | Fax:301 314-9992 Email: eslucio@umd.edu Website: accessibility.umd.edu Subscribe to the ADA Newsletter To schedule a training: You can fill out our training form ?Just because a man lacks the use of his eyes doesn?t mean he lacks vision.? ? Stevie Wonder Source: WeCapable -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From athen-list at u.washington.edu Thu Nov 7 03:50:50 2024 From: athen-list at u.washington.edu (Matthew Deeprose via athen-list) Date: Mon Jan 13 11:31:46 2025 Subject: [Athen] =?utf-8?q?International_Ally_User_Group_=E2=80=93_21_Nove?= =?utf-8?q?mber_2024_=E2=80=93_Assistive_tools_in_Microsoft_365?= Message-ID: [With apologies for cross-posting] Discover hidden gems of assistive technology that can improve the learning experience. Join us to explore how Microsoft Office 365's Speech-to-Text and Immersive Reader can reduce stress and boost accessibility for all students, featuring real-world examples from those who've benefited firsthand. Join us in the International Ally User Group on Thursday 21 November 2024 at 07:00 PST / 10:00 EST / 15:00 GMT / 16:00 CET / 18:00 TRT / 19:00 GST. # Session synopsis ## Empowering Learning with MS 365: Assistive Technology Tools for Neurodivergent and All Learners Ben Lett, NU Law School Alumni, MLAW and LLM Space Law, Student Inclusion Consultant, Northumbria University Jean Moore, SpLD Academic Tutor, Library and Academic Services, Northumbria University ?This session will explore?assistive technology tools that are somewhat hidden in plain sight yet available to everyone at Northumbria University. Microsoft Office 365 Speech-to-Text and Immersive Reader are valuable tools for reducing hurdles and stress, particularly for neurodivergent and dyslexic students, while also benefiting all learners by enhancing accessibility and supporting diverse learning needs. This will be discussed and illustrated using practical examples from a student?s lived experiences.? # Sign up or watch the recording Find sign-up and joining details on the Ally Community site: https://usergroup.ally.ac/content/perma?id=63689 If you missed a previous session, all recordings and slide decks are available at https://tinyurl.com/AllyUserGroupSessions Hope to see you on 21 November. Matthew Deeprose University of Southampton From athen-list at u.washington.edu Thu Nov 7 10:28:04 2024 From: athen-list at u.washington.edu (Lissner, L. Scott via athen-list) Date: Mon Jan 13 11:31:46 2025 Subject: [Athen] CALL FOR PAPERS: 2025 Multiple Perspectives- Foundations & Frontiers of Access In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: FOUNDATIONS AND FRONTIERS OF ACCESS CALL FOR PPRESENTATIONS The Twenty Fifth Annual Multiple Perspective On Access, Inclusion & Disability Conference APRIL 7TH & 8TH 2025 The Ohio State University - Columbus, Ohio * Please use our online SUBMISSION FORM * Proposal reviews begin December 3, 2024 International Day of Disabled Persons * Acceptances by January 4, 2025 Louis Braille?s Birthday (World Braille Day) * Presenter confirmations on January 23, 2025 Ed Roberts Birthday Fifty years ago, President Nixon signed the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 that included Section 504 that propelled access from a benefit to a right of EQUAL ACCESS TO PROGRAMS, BENEFITS & SERVICES. This coming July will be the 35th Anniversary of President George W. Bush signing the that expanded those rights beyond federally funded programs to broadly ensure INTEGRATION, EQUITABLE TREATMENT, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AND INDEPENDENCE. Last April, during the Multiple Perspectives Conference we learned about the newest addition to the ADA. Building the foundation of the 504 and the ADA in the social and built environments, the Title II amendments focus on the digital environment extending a universal design where information and tools are PERCEIVABLE, UNDERSTANDABLE, OPERABLE, AND ROBUST. Multiple Perspective?s is celebrating 25 years of exploring the foundations frontiers of access; recognizing disability as integral to the human condition and as a catalyst for technological innovation and societal evolution. Learning from lived experience focused on access, inclusion, and disability. Preference will be given to proposals that explore tools and approaches to access, encourage discussions across the typical social, political, and disciplinary boundaries; connect individuals to local, national or international communities; or consider parallels, distinctions and intersections with race, gender and ethnicity. Past Programs Conference Updates To be on the mailing list for the conference, send e-mail to ADA-OSU@osu.edu Please Note: The full conference fees will be waived, and lunch provided for onsite for presenters. Presenters are responsible for their own travel and lodging. Hosted by the Office of Institutional Equity at the Ohio State University and supported by the generosity of Margaret Stanton and the Ethel Louise Armstrong Endowment Fund. As a modern land grant university, an important part of Ohio State?s mission is serving the wider community as a catalyst for positive change and a springboard for collaborations with and among our partners in education, business, non-profits, and government. Since 2000, each year the university?s ADA Coordinator has identified series of workshops and public events that provide a forum for expand our understanding of disability as integral to human experience and create opportunities to increase community resources through the synergy of collaboration. [The Ohio State University] Laura Conover Office Administrative Associate ADA Coordinator's Office Office of Institutional Equity 1501 Neil Ave, Columbus, OH 43201 614-292-6207 Office / 614-688-3665 Fax conover.55@osu.edu ada.osu.edu From: Lissner, L. Scott > Sent: Wednesday, November 6, 2024 7:18 PM To: Conover, Laura > Subject: Re: MP CALL On the website https://ada.osu.edu/ada-conferencecan you change the date and manage the link to the call when you post it please. . Get Outlook for iOS ________________________________ From: Lissner, L. Scott > Sent: Wednesday, November 6, 2024 2:22:45 PM To: Conover, Laura > Subject: Re: MP CALL I made a couple of small tweaks; other than the past programs and information link is not working it is good to go [Block ?0? Logo: The Ohio State University] L. Scott Lissner, Americans With Disabilities Act Coordinator and Section 504 Compliance Officer Office of Institutional Equity (614) 292-7024(v); (614) 688-8605(tty) (614) 688-3665(fax); Http://ada.osu.edu ?I want people to dig down deep and look at which changes each one of us needs to make to improve our society.? Judy Heumann Give Disability Access Feedback and Report Concerns From: Conover, Laura > Date: Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 2:00?PM To: Lissner, L. Scott > Subject: RE: MP CALL Hi Scott, What do you think about this? FOUNDATIONS AND FRONTIERS CALL FOR PPRESENTATIONS The Twenty Fifth Annual Multiple Perspective On Access, Inclusion & Disability Conference APRIL 7TH & 9TH 2025 The Ohio State University - Columbus, Ohio * Please use our online SUBMISSION FORM * Proposal reviews begin December 3, 2024 International Day of Disabled Persons * Acceptances by January 4, 2025 Louis Braille?s Birthday (World Braille Day) * Presenter confirmations on January 23, 2025 Ed Roberts Birthday Fifty years ago, President Nixon signed the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 that included Section 504 that propelled access from a benefit to a right of EQUAL ACCESS TO PROGRAMS, BENEFITS & SERVICES. This coming July will be the 35th Anniversary of President George W. Bush signing the that expanded those rights beyond federally funded programs to broadly ensure INTEGRATION, EQUITABLE TREATMENT, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AND INDEPENDENCE. Last April, during the Multiple Perspectives Conference we learned about the newest addition to the ADA. Building the foundation of the 504 and the ADA in the social and built environments, the Title II amendments focus on the digital environment extending a universal design where information and tools are PERCEIVABLE, UNDERSTANDABLE, OPERABLE, AND ROBUST. Multiple Perspective?s is celebrating 25 years of exploring the foundations frontiers of access; recognizing disability as integral to the human condition and as a catalyst for technological innovation and societal evolution. Learning from lived experience focused on access, inclusion, and disability. Preference will be given to proposals that explore tools and approaches to access, encourage discussions across the typical social, political, and disciplinary boundaries; connect individuals to local, national or international communities; or consider parallels, distinctions and intersections with race, gender and ethnicity. Past programs and conference updates To be on the mailing list for the conference, send e-mail to ADA-OSU@osu.edu Please Note: The full conference fees will be waived, and lunch provided for onsite for presenters. Presenters are responsible for their own travel and lodging. Hosted by the Office of Institutional Equity at the Ohio State University and supported by the generosity of Margaret Stanton and the Ethel Louise Armstrong Endowment Fund. As a modern land grant university, an important part of Ohio State?s mission is serving the wider community as a catalyst for positive change and a springboard for collaborations with and among our partners in education, business, non-profits, and government. Since 2000, each year the university?s ADA Coordinator has identified series of workshops and public events that provide a forum for expand our understanding of disability as integral to human experience and create opportunities to increase community resources through the synergy of collaboration. From: Lissner, L. Scott > Sent: Monday, November 4, 2024 5:02 PM To: Conover, Laura > Subject: MP CALL Please check my dates and add the links. [Block ?0? Logo: The Ohio State University] L. Scott Lissner, Americans With Disabilities Act Coordinator and Section 504 Compliance Officer Office of Institutional Equity (614) 292-7024(v) (614) 688-3665(fax); Http://ada.osu.edu Give Disability Access Feedback and Report Concerns ?You are not obligated to complete the work, but neither are you free to desist from it.? ________________________________________ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.png Type: image/png Size: 3605 bytes Desc: image001.png URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image002.png Type: image/png Size: 3626 bytes Desc: image002.png URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image003.png Type: image/png Size: 3628 bytes Desc: image003.png URL: From athen-list at u.washington.edu Thu Nov 7 14:22:08 2024 From: athen-list at u.washington.edu (via athen-list) Date: Mon Jan 13 11:31:46 2025 Subject: [Athen] Annual Elections are coming up In-Reply-To: <007801db2af9$906c94e0$b145bea0$@gmail.com> References: <007801db2af9$906c94e0$b145bea0$@gmail.com> Message-ID: <012c01db3163$7c670050$753500f0$@gmail.com> Hello ATHEN Family: Please do not forget that we need nominations for the ATHEN board by the end of the day, November 12, 2024. We are extending by one day due to the holiday on the 11th. Thank you kindly and thank you for being a member of ATHEN. Hello ATHEN Community: Please consider nominating, running, or voting in the upcoming ATHEN elections. If you nominate someone, make sure to have had a conversation with that individual and that they would accept the nomination. The positions up for reelection are President, Secretary, and Member at large. Send your interest and nominations to Elections@athenpro.org . The interest and nomination window will close 11/11/2024 at 8:00 PM EST. For more information, reference the ATHEN webpage ARTICLE IV -VOTING AND ELECTIONS. Note: Terms are for two years, with elections for President and Secretary occurring in even-numbered years. Terms are for two years for Member at Large representatives, with elections occurring in alternating years. All nominations for Executive Officers shall be distributed to the membership by the Elections Committee at least two weeks prior to elections. Please email Elections@athenpro.org with any questions. If you have any other questions, feel to write to the ATHEN President at: ATHEN President athenpresident@gmail.com . Thank you and we hope many of you may consider running for the ATHEN board . Jeff Bishop ATHEN President and Leadership Team -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From athen-list at u.washington.edu Fri Nov 8 13:56:07 2024 From: athen-list at u.washington.edu (RaLynn McGuire via athen-list) Date: Mon Jan 13 11:31:46 2025 Subject: [Athen] ATHEN Meetup at Accessing Higher Ground Message-ID: Hello all! For those of you attending Accessing Higher Ground in Denver, we wanted to let you know that we will be hosting an ATHEN Meetup on Wednesday, November 13, at 6:30pm following the Exhibit Hall reception. Stop by Prospects (in the hotel) for a drink and share an appetizer with us! No need to RSVP! Even if you can?t stay for long, we?d love to get a chance to say a quick ?hello.? If you have any questions, please feel free to email me directly at RaLynn.McGuire@utsa.edu. Kindly, RaLynn McGuire (hear my name), M.A., CPACC (she, her, hers) Lead Accessibility/UDL Specialist Teaching, Learning, & Digital Transformation Lecturer ? COEHD Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching The University of Texas at San Antonio RaLynn.McGuire@utsa.edu DigitalAccessibility@utsa.edu Zoom Virtual Office Hours by appointment [IAAP CPACC Badge] [ACUE Inclusive Teaching & Equitable Learning Badge] [A circular logo with a graduation cap and diploma Description automatically generated] [Educause Expert UDL in Higher Education badge.] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.png Type: image/png Size: 25793 bytes Desc: image001.png URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image002.png Type: image/png Size: 75016 bytes Desc: image002.png URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image003.png Type: image/png Size: 19469 bytes Desc: image003.png URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image004.png Type: image/png Size: 70079 bytes Desc: image004.png URL: From athen-list at u.washington.edu Sun Nov 17 11:24:29 2024 From: athen-list at u.washington.edu (via athen-list) Date: Mon Jan 13 11:31:46 2025 Subject: [Athen] Voting Begins on November 18 for ATHEN Executive Elections ... Message-ID: <001301db3926$52e80740$f8b815c0$@gmail.com> Hello ATHEN Family: All voting members with whom we have contact information for have been notified on how to cast a ballot for the upcoming election. For full transparency, we are posting the candidates here for everyone to read. If you feel you are a voting member and have not received information on the process for voting then please reach out to board@athenpro.org for assistance. Thank you everyone and have an awesome weekend! Jeff Bishop ATHEN President Jeff Bishop for ATHEN President: Leading with Vision, Empowerment, and Impact Jeff Bishop is a transformative leader in accessibility, education, and assistive technology, making him uniquely qualified to serve as ATHEN President. With over three decades of experience spanning academia, corporate innovation, and advocacy, Jeff has empowered individuals, built inclusive communities, and driven impactful change. His proven ability to inspire action, foster collaboration, and deliver results ensures ATHEN will thrive as a global leader in accessibility. Jeff's commitment to fostering partnerships, inspiring a diverse community, and providing resources for success positions ATHEN to expand its influence, deepen its impact, and lead the charge in shaping a more inclusive future. Under Jeff's leadership, ATHEN will: - Strengthen partnerships with organizations such as AHEAD. - Foster collaboration with members, technical companies, and diverse groups. - Empower individuals through education, training, and opportunities to thrive. - Expand its reach to create greater accessibility, inclusion, and innovation. Why Jeff Bishop for ATHEN President? Jeff Bishop's extraordinary blend of technical expertise, visionary leadership, and heartfelt advocacy makes him uniquely suited to lead ATHEN. His proven ability to inspire action, foster collaboration, and deliver transformative changes ensures ATHEN will continue to thrive as a global leader in accessibility. Jeff's unwavering belief in the power of partnerships, coupled with his dedication to fostering a diverse, uplifted community, highlights his commitment to advancing accessibility, inclusion, and innovation. Under Jeff's leadership, ATHEN will not only achieve its goals but redefine the possibilities of what accessibility can accomplish in education and beyond. Candidate Introduction for Jeff Bishop - President of ATHEN Jeff Bishop is a transformative leader in accessibility, education, and assistive technology. With over three decades of groundbreaking work spanning academia, corporate innovation, and advocacy, Jeff has dedicated his career to empowering blind individuals and fostering inclusive communities. His unwavering commitment to equitable access, innovative solutions, and collaborative partnerships makes him the ideal candidate to advance ATHEN's mission and vision. Career Excellence and Expertise Jeff's professional journey exemplifies a rare combination of technical expertise and visionary leadership. Over his 19 years at the University of Arizona, Jeff served as a software developer, accessibility consultant, and liaison with third-party technology providers, driving advancements that bridged universal design principles with real-world applications. His work established sustainable solutions that advanced accessibility across the university's digital landscape. At Microsoft, Jeff's influence was transformative. He spearheaded enhancements to the Windows screen reader, Narrator, and championed cultural shifts within the company to prioritize accessibility at every level. His efforts directly impacted millions of users worldwide and improved the experiences of Microsoft employees by embedding accessibility into the core of the organization's operations. Leadership and Advocacy Jeff's leadership is distinguished by his ability to inspire action and deliver a measurable impact. As President of the Blind Information Technology Specialists (BITS), Jeff has overseen the organization's phenomenal growth, increasing its membership from 180 to almost 1,000 members globally. This exponential expansion reflects his strategic vision, focus on empowerment, and ability to cultivate a dynamic, collaborative community. Under his leadership, BITS has evolved into an influential organization that provides opportunities for blind individuals to learn, contribute, and lead in the technology sector. In the American Council of the Blind (ACB), Jeff has held numerous elected positions, including serving on the Board of Directors and Board of Publications. He has driven national and state-level initiatives that expand education, employment, and advocacy opportunities for blind individuals. Jeff's belief in the power of collaboration is demonstrated through his partnerships with key organizations. His work with Pneuma Solutions and Remote Incident Manager (RIM) has resulted in innovative tools that increase independence and inspire users to take control of their technology. These partnerships exemplify how shared vision, and collaboration can amplify the reach and impact of assistive technologies, ensuring that no one is left behind. Commitment to Education and Empowerment Jeff's dedication to education extends far beyond his individual contributions. He has led a team of educators and contributors to deliver training to over six hundred students in essential skills such as Python programming, Office 365, software development best practices, and Windows accessibility. By fostering a collaborative environment and leveraging the collective expertise of his team, Jeff has ensured that these educational initiatives are not only impactful but also accessible to individuals from diverse backgrounds. This commitment reflects Jeff's deeply held belief that education is a catalyst for empowerment. By providing free training, resources, and technology, Jeff has enabled individuals to build confidence, develop valuable skills, and succeed in competitive fields. The ripple effects of these efforts extend beyond individual achievements, enriching the broader community and demonstrating the transformative power of equitable access to knowledge and tools. Visionary Impact Jeff's leadership is guided by the principle that partnerships are the foundation of lasting success. He has cultivated collaborations with organizations such as Perkins, Bookshare, the National Library Service (NLS), Vispero (Freedom Scientific), Microsoft, Apple, the American Printing House (APH), Zoom, Pneuma Solutions, and many others to create opportunities that uplift communities while delivering measurable value to partners. His work exemplifies the ability to align shared goals and deliver results that inspire excellence across all stakeholders. By uniting technical expertise, advocacy, and education, Jeff has broken down barriers to inclusion and shaped a future where accessibility is a universal standard. His dedication to fostering innovation and collaboration has created opportunities for individuals and organizations to thrive, proving that the greatest impact comes from motivating others to succeed. Looking Ahead: The Future of ATHEN Jeff envisions a future for ATHEN that is built on the strength of its community and its unwavering commitment to accessibility, empowerment, and inclusion. ATHEN is more than an organization-it is a family and a community where diverse voices rally together vitalized to contribute, innovate, and thrive. Jeff believes that the true measure of leadership lies in providing others with the opportunities and tools they need to flourish, unlocking the collective potential of every member to achieve even greater possibilities. To strengthen ATHEN's reach and impact, Jeff is committed to forging dynamic partnerships with organizations such as AHEAD, fostering deeper connections with members, and collaborating with technical companies and diverse groups. These alliances will not only expand ATHEN's influence but also create a foundation for groundbreaking advancements in accessibility and inclusion. Under Jeff's leadership, ATHEN will inspire innovation, build bridges between academia, industry, and community, and amplify its voice as a global leader in accessible education and technology. By fostering collaboration, nurturing talent, and championing diversity, ATHEN will lead the challenge in shaping a more equitable and inclusive future for all. Personal Dedication Jeff resides in Tucson, Arizona, with his wife, Keri, their two sons, David and Brian, and his guide dog, Chief. His personal values of family, community, and lifelong learning align seamlessly with his professional ethos. Whether enjoying podcasts, engaging in creative projects, or collaborating on accessibility advancements, Jeff remains steadfast in his dedication to making the world a better, more inclusive place. Natalie Davison - Secretary Natalie is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) with a Bachelors of Science in Disability and Community Services and a Masters of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling. Natalie is the Assistant Director of the Educational Access Center at Boise State University in Idaho. Natalie has a collective 8 years experience in higher education disability resource centers. She has also worked with people with disabilities in community day programs and group homes. Natalie is Secretary on the ATHEN Executive Board currently and finds great value in the constant exposure to Access Tech information and experts. Natalie's goal to enhance the ATHEN community is to further assist with the coordination of organized, efficient communication of plans and resources via emails and the website. Natalie enjoys spending time in nature, winning board games, preparing healthy meals, and weightlifting. Tisha L. Marzewski - Member at Large Tisha works with disabled students on the campuses of ASU-Beebe as the coordinator for disability services. In the ebb and flow of managing the office of disability services since 2007, Tisha recognizes the fluid changes impacting the diverse landscape of disability services, assistive technology and accommodation access. Tisha has held leadership board positions with the Arkansas affiliate of AHEAD, has volunteered for the Accessibility Summer Camp committee for the last four years, and currently serves as member at large with ATHEN. Tisha earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Lyon College in 1996 and a Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling from Arkansas State University in 1999. Her background before she entered the world of higher education and disability services was in the world of vocational rehabilitation. She worked for both Missouri and Arkansas as a counselor assisting disabled people to gain competitive employment. Tisha's passions are supporting the voices from the disabled community, all things chocolate, listening to her husband's Star War rambles, and loving her fur baby family. Alex Marositz - Member at Large My name is Alex Marositz, and I would like to nominate myself to run for the member at large on The ATHEN Executive Council for the upcoming term. I am eager to continue advocating for collective best practices in AT within higher ed. I am the section 504 program manager at the California Community College Accessibility Center. The CCCAC provides guidance, training, tools, and technical expertise to all 116 California Community Colleges in proactive accessibility efforts including an accessibility capability maturity model, and section 504/ADA accommodations such as assistive technology and alternate media. Prior to my role at the CCCAC, I served as an Accessible Technology Initiative coordinator within the California State university system, and prior to that, 12 years as an assistive technology specialist at Pasadena City College. I have served on various campus shared governance committees, lead student accessibility organizations, and presented at conferences and state-wide workshops. As I said, I am eager to continue advocating for the success of our students and the inclusiveness of our institutions through technology on an international level within, and through, ATHAN. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From athen-list at u.washington.edu Tue Nov 19 10:08:52 2024 From: athen-list at u.washington.edu (Sheryl Burgstahler via athen-list) Date: Mon Jan 13 11:31:46 2025 Subject: [Athen] FW: (from SC Assistive Technology Program) Join us for a Webinar on 11/21 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: FYI? From: Assistive Technology Online Network on behalf of Rachell Johnson Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 5:54?AM To: ATNETWORK@LISTSERV.SC.EDU Subject: Join us for a Webinar on 11/21 Join us for a webinar: Empowering Literacy Through Accessible Digital Libraries: Monarch Reader Date & Time: Thursday Nov 21, 2024, 10:00 AM in Eastern Time (US and Canada) Target Audience: AT/Paraprofessionals/Sped Administrators/ Sped Teachers / Practitioners Registration Participants must register to receive the webinar link. REGISTER NOW Description of Training: Participants will learn: 1. Explore practical applications: Attendees will learn at least two concrete ways they can implement or advocate for using accessible books in their educational settings. 2. Recognize the potential impact on literacy: Participants will be able to articulate how Monarch Reader addresses current challenges in literacy education, including diverse learning needs, access to quality materials, and engagement in the digital age. 3. Understanding the unique benefits of Monarch Reader: We will explore and address benefits of this free e-book platform, such as its accessibility options, adaptable content, and engagement tools. Speaker Name: Trisha Johnson Trisha Johnson has been an advocate for learners for the last 26 years and now serves as the president of Building Wings. She believes that ALL Means ALL and that all learners can learn reading, writing, and communication skills. She splits her time between Illinois and South Carolina. Rachell Johnson, MCD., CCC-SLP, ATP Program Manager SC Assistive Technology Program Center for Disability Resources 8301 Farrow Road Columbia, SC 29203 rachell.johnson@uscmed.sc.edu https://sc.edu/medicine/scatp Phone: 803-935-5301 | Fax: 803-935-5342 | ?Toll Free: 800-915-4522 Facebook Twitter This email transmission, in its entirety and including all attachments, is intended solely for the use of the person or entity to whom it is addressed and may contain information, including health information, that is privileged, confidential, and the disclosure of which is governed by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that disclosing, distributing, copying or taking any action in relation to this email is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy the related message. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From athen-list at u.washington.edu Tue Nov 19 19:57:29 2024 From: athen-list at u.washington.edu (Terrill Thompson via athen-list) Date: Mon Jan 13 11:31:46 2025 Subject: [Athen] New position at UW: Lead Digital Accessibility Consultant Message-ID: Come join our team at University of Washington! UW-IT Accessible Technology Services (ATS) is seeking a Lead Digital Accessibility Consultant. The person in this position works closely with other ATS staff members and others both inside and outside UW-IT to evaluate, develop, recommend, and implement processes to improve the accessibility of UW websites, web-based applications, and other information technology (IT). They conduct detailed accessibility reviews of UW websites, applications, and other IT, and develop summary reports and recommendations. They work collaboratively with UW customers and IT vendors including Workday and Microsoft to prioritize accessibility issues and negotiate roadmaps for fixing the problems identified. They draft guidelines and processes, checklists, how-to documents, and web-based resources to help campus units make their websites and other IT accessible to everyone. They work collaboratively with key stakeholder groups at the UW, including multiple groups of web designers, developers, and UX professionals, to help raise awareness and educate these groups on accessibility best practices. They present IT accessibility best practices to various audiences at the UW and broader audiences at national conferences. For additional information and to apply for this job, see the job announcement on UW Hires. Terrill --- Terrill Thompson (he/him) Manager, IT Accessibility Team UW-IT Accessible Technology Services University of Washington tft@uw.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From athen-list at u.washington.edu Wed Nov 20 07:00:00 2024 From: athen-list at u.washington.edu (Luke Kudryashov via athen-list) Date: Mon Jan 13 11:31:46 2025 Subject: [Athen] Call for Proposals: Global Accessibility Awareness Day Virtual Event Message-ID: [image: Logo: Global Accessibility Awareness Day; Committing to Change; May 15, 2025. Sponsored by; University of Minnesota, University of Illinois System, and University of Michigan] Dear ATHEN Community Members, The University of Minnesota, along with the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, the University of Illinois Chicago, and the University of Michigan are hosting a virtual event to celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) on Thursday, May 15, 2025. This year?s theme, "Committing to Change", is about moving beyond awareness to action. It?s about making accessibility an integral part of everything we do?from the way we communicate, design, and innovate, to how we create a more equitable future for everyone. We invite passionate and knowledgeable individuals to contribute as speakers. Your insights and experiences are invaluable, and we believe they will greatly enrich our event. Find more information about the proposal criteria and the event on the GAAD website. Speaker Benefits We deeply value the expertise and insights that each of our speakers brings to this event. To honor your contribution, we are pleased to offer a modest honorarium. Our budget is still being finalized, so we will share the details as soon as they?re available. How to Apply Complete the GAAD 2025 Call for Proposals Form by January 3, 2025. Please share this call for speakers within your network. We are looking for diverse perspectives that can shed light on various aspects of accessibility and inclusivity. For any inquiries or further information, reach out to us at gaad-conference@umn.edu. Thank you for considering this opportunity to make a difference. We look forward to collaborating with you for GAAD 2025. Warm regards, Global Accessibility Awareness Day Planning Committee -- Luke Kudryashov Senior Digital Accessibility Analyst, Deputy ADA Coordinator Office for Digital Accessibility | accessibility.umn.edu University of Minnesota | umn.edu kudry003@umn.edu Pronouns: He/They -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From athen-list at u.washington.edu Wed Nov 20 08:15:58 2024 From: athen-list at u.washington.edu (Aneesha Aslam via athen-list) Date: Mon Jan 13 11:31:46 2025 Subject: [Athen] Q&A session - Reaching the diverse student population Message-ID: Hello everyone, Wanted to share this in case anyone wanted to sign up. We'll be discussing Universal Design for Learning and practical guidance on implementation with guest speakers. *We'll also discuss: * - Specific tools and technologies that enhance learning accessibility - Methods to measure and demonstrate the impact of UDL initiatives - Effective strategies for gaining faculty buy-in and support *When? *Tomorrow, November 21st at 12pm ET/ 11am CT. You can find out *more information here* - https://glean.co/events/reaching-the-diverse-student-population. All the best, Aneesha -- *Aneesha Aslam *(she/her) Senior Marketing Executive aneesha.aslam@glean.co -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Reaching the diverse student population.png Type: image/png Size: 267121 bytes Desc: not available URL: From athen-list at u.washington.edu Thu Nov 21 07:30:13 2024 From: athen-list at u.washington.edu (Ione Priest via athen-list) Date: Mon Jan 13 11:31:46 2025 Subject: [Athen] Moving from Clockwork to Accommodate Message-ID: Morning all, We're in the process of transitioning from Clockwork to Accommodate, and I'm wondering if anyone has made this same transition who would be willing to share some of what their process looked like for making this a smooth as possible. Feel free to email me directly: ipriest@msudenver.edu. Thanks, Ione Priest (they/she) | Assistant Director of Accessibility Technology and Testing CPACC, DHS Certified Trusted Tester Access Center Metropolitan State University of Denver Campus Box 56, P.O. Box 173362, Denver, CO 80217-3362 303-615-0200 (office) www.msudenver.edu/access This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender immediately by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From athen-list at u.washington.edu Thu Nov 21 10:09:37 2024 From: athen-list at u.washington.edu (Deborah Armstrong via athen-list) Date: Mon Jan 13 11:31:46 2025 Subject: [Athen] New language detection in JAWS 2025 Message-ID: The reason this is relevant for alt media specialists is if you have students who use JAWS, you may not need to mark up foreign language passages in books. This is time-consuming work, so check if JAWS will accurately read the textbook without you needing to do extra work. If you do need to mark up a passage, you would select that passage, select the review tab on the ribbon, then select language and then select set proofing language. That will add code that allows screen readers to switch to the appropriate language voice. Works for students using JAWS or NVDA, Voiceover on both Mac and iPhone, and possibly Narrator depending on the version they have. It is also a necessary step for creating a Braille transcription from a word file. If you use a screen reader yourself, these steps haven't changed since Word 2007, but the keystrokes have. Currently they are alt-r (to call up the review tab) U to call up languages, and L to set the proofing language. You'll still have to arrow through the list of languages after you press alt-R u L, because currently Word doesn't seem to have first-letter navigation active on that particular list. Of course, there are places where the alt media specialist cannot mark up the book. I'm thinking about the language labs from McGrawHill, Cengage and Pearson. This is where, if the user can work with JAWS, that automatic language detection is very powerful. And for a JAWS user, the language detection seems pretty good. I tested it with German and Spanish, the languages I do know somewhat. It can be also helpful, especially for the new language learner to install the free Vocalizer Expressive voices for the chosen language. For example, there are ten separate voices for Spanish, and when I was learning it, I found I liked some of them better than others and I had a lot of fun playing with them, while doing my homework. When I was taking an exam online, I switched between the many Spanish voices to ensure I read the questions accurately. The JAWS help will explain how to install these voices, and I can also assist if anyone runs in to trouble. Regarding automatic language switching, you will find the configuration choices under Text Processing in Settings Center. If you are new to settings center in JAWS, be sure you take some time to learn how to use it; settings are specific to a particular application unless you choose default, in which case they will apply unless overridden by an app-specific setting. In Quick settings you can only turn detect language on or off. >From the JAWS help: Language Processing Detect Language This group of radio buttons allows you to configure automatic language detection. This feature works with synthesizers, such as Eloquence or Vocalizer Expressive, that support multiple languages. For Vocalizer Expressive, you must install voices for a particular language for this detection to work properly. Select Based On Markup of document and web page to have JAWS detect changes in languages within documents which support language tags. JAWS then reads using the appropriate synthesizer voice for the specified language. For example, if JAWS finds Spanish tags on a Web page, that text is spoken using a Spanish voice. Select Based On Text (Vocalizer Expressive only) to have JAWS detect the language based on the types of text characters used in the document and read using the appropriate Vocalizer Expressive voice. For example, if JAWS detects Arabic characters, JAWS will switch to an Arabic voice for reading, if available. Select Based on AI predictions to have JAWS use an AI algorithm that runs on your computer to determine the language of a piece of text before speaking it. JAWS then switches to the appropriate voice for that language, if available. Select Off if you do not want JAWS to change the synthesizer voice when reading text written in another language. When Detect Language Based On Text This group of radio buttons lets you determine how numbers are spoken when language detection is set to "Based On Text." You can choose to have numbers spoken using the primary voice, or you can have numbers read using a voice that matches the language context of the numbers. The default is to read numbers using the primary voice. Enhanced right-to-left (RTL) support Select this check box to make sure that right-to-left text is spoken in the correct order by the synthesizer. This check box is cleared by default for all languages except Arabic and Hebrew. Generalize Dialect This check box determines if JAWS switches to a different language to account for dialects within the same base language. For example, if this feature is selected, and JAWS is reading, in English, a Web page that supports U.S. English, U.K. English, and Australian English, JAWS will not switch between languages since the base language is English. However, if JAWS encounters another language, such as German or French, it will switch to that language. This check box is selected by default and is only available when language detection is set to "Based On Markup of document and web page." -Debee -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From athen-list at u.washington.edu Tue Nov 26 09:32:28 2024 From: athen-list at u.washington.edu (Monica Olsson via athen-list) Date: Mon Jan 13 11:31:47 2025 Subject: [Athen] Ways to meet WCAG SC 1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded) (Level AA) Message-ID: Hi all, Our Oracle PeopleSoft training team has many online Guides to help our users. Some of the recorded videos have no audio, but is visual in nature since the video demonstrates specific steps to complete a task on a given web page. Here is an example:[http://Create Delegation Request] Create Delegation Request. I am trying to figure out if audio description is absolutely required or not in this case to meet SC 1.2.5 Audio Description. While I understand it would definitely be best practice and the most accessible choice to include audio descriptions, the page itself includes text based step-by-step instructions that replicate the video, and images have alt text. Because text-based instructions that mimic the video content are included, does this meet "Media Alternative" for prerecorded video content, SC 1.2.3? Is audio description an absolute in this example? Thank you! Monica [Title: SBCTC logo - Description: Compass] Monica M. Olsson (she/her/hers) Policy Associate ? Accessible IT Coordinator Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges ?Email: molsson@sbctc.edu ? Phone: 360-704-3922 The power of the Web is in its universality. Access by everyone regardless of disability is an essential aspect. Tim Berners-Lee, W3C Director and inventor of the World Wide Web [cid:993d9255-93b5-4e36-bbbb-224d42af1647] Book time to meet with me -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Outlook-Title_ SBC.png Type: image/png Size: 22672 bytes Desc: Outlook-Title_ SBC.png URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Outlook-moaeawzq.png Type: image/png Size: 528 bytes Desc: Outlook-moaeawzq.png URL: From athen-list at u.washington.edu Tue Nov 26 09:37:00 2024 From: athen-list at u.washington.edu (Monica Olsson via athen-list) Date: Mon Jan 13 11:31:47 2025 Subject: [Athen] Ways to meet WCAG SC 1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded) (Level AA) In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Oops, here is the correct link to the Guide I am talking about. Delegation Guide. Full URL: https://ctclinkreferencecenter.ctclink.us/m/104211/l/1400864-fin-create-delegation-request [Title: SBCTC logo - Description: Compass] Monica M. Olsson (she/her/hers) Policy Associate ? Accessible IT Coordinator Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges ?Email: molsson@sbctc.edu ? Phone: 360-704-3922 The power of the Web is in its universality. Access by everyone regardless of disability is an essential aspect. Tim Berners-Lee, W3C Director and inventor of the World Wide Web [cid:370594e0-1204-4095-97df-43e9d68c089d] Book time to meet with me ________________________________ From: Monica Olsson Sent: Tuesday, November 26, 2024 9:32 AM To: Access Technology Higher Education Network Subject: Ways to meet WCAG SC 1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded) (Level AA) Hi all, Our Oracle PeopleSoft training team has many online Guides to help our users. Some of the recorded videos have no audio, but is visual in nature since the video demonstrates specific steps to complete a task on a given web page. Here is an example:[http://Create Delegation Request] Create Delegation Request. I am trying to figure out if audio description is absolutely required or not in this case to meet SC 1.2.5 Audio Description. While I understand it would definitely be best practice and the most accessible choice to include audio descriptions, the page itself includes text based step-by-step instructions that replicate the video, and images have alt text. Because text-based instructions that mimic the video content are included, does this meet "Media Alternative" for prerecorded video content, SC 1.2.3? Is audio description an absolute in this example? Thank you! Monica [Title: SBCTC logo - Description: Compass] Monica M. Olsson (she/her/hers) Policy Associate ? Accessible IT Coordinator Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges ?Email: molsson@sbctc.edu ? Phone: 360-704-3922 The power of the Web is in its universality. Access by everyone regardless of disability is an essential aspect. Tim Berners-Lee, W3C Director and inventor of the World Wide Web [cid:993d9255-93b5-4e36-bbbb-224d42af1647] Book time to meet with me -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Outlook-Title_ SBC.png Type: image/png Size: 22672 bytes Desc: Outlook-Title_ SBC.png URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Outlook-moaeawzq.png Type: image/png Size: 528 bytes Desc: Outlook-moaeawzq.png URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Outlook-Title_ SBC.png Type: image/png Size: 22672 bytes Desc: Outlook-Title_ SBC.png URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Outlook-prbtq4bh.png Type: image/png Size: 528 bytes Desc: Outlook-prbtq4bh.png URL: From athen-list at u.washington.edu Tue Nov 26 09:37:48 2024 From: athen-list at u.washington.edu (Monica Olsson via athen-list) Date: Mon Jan 13 11:31:47 2025 Subject: [Athen] Ways to meet WCAG SC 1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded) (Level AA) In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Oops, here is the correct link to the Guide I am talking about. Delegation Guide. Full URL: https://ctclinkreferencecenter.ctclink.us/m/104211/l/1400864-fin-create-delegation-request [Title: SBCTC logo - Description: Compass] Monica M. Olsson (she/her/hers) Policy Associate ? Accessible IT Coordinator Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges ?Email: molsson@sbctc.edu ? Phone: 360-704-3922 The power of the Web is in its universality. Access by everyone regardless of disability is an essential aspect. Tim Berners-Lee, W3C Director and inventor of the World Wide Web [cid:6a6f2668-af9a-4411-b28d-79df7d1541f7] Book time to meet with me ________________________________ From: athen-list on behalf of Monica Olsson via athen-list Sent: Tuesday, November 26, 2024 9:32 AM To: Access Technology Higher Education Network Subject: [Athen] Ways to meet WCAG SC 1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded) (Level AA) [Sent from outside SBCTC] Hi all, Our Oracle PeopleSoft training team has many online Guides to help our users. Some of the recorded videos have no audio, but is visual in nature since the video demonstrates specific steps to complete a task on a given web page. Here is an example:[http://Create Delegation Request] Create Delegation Request. I am trying to figure out if audio description is absolutely required or not in this case to meet SC 1.2.5 Audio Description. While I understand it would definitely be best practice and the most accessible choice to include audio descriptions, the page itself includes text based step-by-step instructions that replicate the video, and images have alt text. Because text-based instructions that mimic the video content are included, does this meet "Media Alternative" for prerecorded video content, SC 1.2.3? Is audio description an absolute in this example? Thank you! Monica [Title: SBCTC logo - Description: Compass] Monica M. Olsson (she/her/hers) Policy Associate ? Accessible IT Coordinator Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges ?Email: molsson@sbctc.edu ? Phone: 360-704-3922 The power of the Web is in its universality. Access by everyone regardless of disability is an essential aspect. Tim Berners-Lee, W3C Director and inventor of the World Wide Web [cid:993d9255-93b5-4e36-bbbb-224d42af1647] Book time to meet with me -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Outlook-Title_ SBC.png Type: image/png Size: 22672 bytes Desc: Outlook-Title_ SBC.png URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Outlook-moaeawzq.png Type: image/png Size: 528 bytes Desc: Outlook-moaeawzq.png URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Outlook-Title_ SBC.png Type: image/png Size: 22672 bytes Desc: Outlook-Title_ SBC.png URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Outlook-gda2pqil.png Type: image/png Size: 528 bytes Desc: Outlook-gda2pqil.png URL: From athen-list at u.washington.edu Tue Nov 26 09:50:01 2024 From: athen-list at u.washington.edu (Madeleine Rothberg via athen-list) Date: Mon Jan 13 11:31:47 2025 Subject: [Athen] Ways to meet WCAG SC 1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded) (Level AA) In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Monica, If the videos have no audio at all then they are covered by 1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded) which can be satisfied with an alternative for time-based media ? that is, the written directions. If the videos have a little bit of audio, like ?click this menu and then make a selection? but the sound track isn?t fully descriptive, then 1.2.3 and 1.2.5 would apply. Realistically the written directions would probably satisfy 1.2.3 and meet most user?s needs, but for 1.2.5 audio description would still be required. Best, Madeleine Madeleine Rothberg Senior Subject Matter Expert 617-300-2492 From: athen-list on behalf of Monica Olsson via athen-list Date: Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 12:38?PM To: Access Technology Higher Education Network , Monica Olsson Subject: Re: [Athen] Ways to meet WCAG SC 1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded) (Level AA) Oops, here is the correct link to the Guide I am talking about. Delegation Guide. Full URL: https://ctclinkreferencecenter.ctclink.us/m/104211/l/1400864-fin-create-delegation-request [Title: SBCTC logo - Description: Compass] Monica M. Olsson (she/her/hers) Policy Associate ? Accessible IT Coordinator Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges ?Email: molsson@sbctc.edu ? Phone: 360-704-3922 The power of the Web is in its universality. Access by everyone regardless of disability is an essential aspect. Tim Berners-Lee, W3C Director and inventor of the World Wide Web [cid:993d9255-93b5-4e36-bbbb-224d42af1647] Book time to meet with me ________________________________ From: athen-list on behalf of Monica Olsson via athen-list Sent: Tuesday, November 26, 2024 9:32 AM To: Access Technology Higher Education Network Subject: [Athen] Ways to meet WCAG SC 1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded) (Level AA) [Sent from outside SBCTC] Hi all, Our Oracle PeopleSoft training team has many online Guides to help our users. Some of the recorded videos have no audio, but is visual in nature since the video demonstrates specific steps to complete a task on a given web page. Here is an example:[http://Create Delegation Request] Create Delegation Request. I am trying to figure out if audio description is absolutely required or not in this case to meet SC 1.2.5 Audio Description. While I understand it would definitely be best practice and the most accessible choice to include audio descriptions, the page itself includes text based step-by-step instructions that replicate the video, and images have alt text. Because text-based instructions that mimic the video content are included, does this meet "Media Alternative" for prerecorded video content, SC 1.2.3? Is audio description an absolute in this example? Thank you! Monica [Title: SBCTC logo - Description: Compass] Monica M. Olsson (she/her/hers) Policy Associate ? Accessible IT Coordinator Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges ?Email: molsson@sbctc.edu ? Phone: 360-704-3922 The power of the Web is in its universality. Access by everyone regardless of disability is an essential aspect. Tim Berners-Lee, W3C Director and inventor of the World Wide Web [cid:993d9255-93b5-4e36-bbbb-224d42af1647] Book time to meet with me -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: logo.png Type: image/png Size: 4055 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Outlook-Title_ SBC.png Type: image/png Size: 22672 bytes Desc: Outlook-Title_ SBC.png URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Outlook-moaeawzq.png Type: image/png Size: 528 bytes Desc: Outlook-moaeawzq.png URL: From athen-list at u.washington.edu Tue Nov 26 09:55:05 2024 From: athen-list at u.washington.edu (Monica Olsson via athen-list) Date: Mon Jan 13 11:31:47 2025 Subject: [Athen] Ways to meet WCAG SC 1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded) (Level AA) In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Hi Madeleine, thank you! This makes sense and helps me to feel more confident in the materials we have right now. [Title: SBCTC logo - Description: Compass] Monica M. Olsson (she/her/hers) Policy Associate ? Accessible IT Coordinator Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges ?Email: molsson@sbctc.edu ? Phone: 360-704-3922 The power of the Web is in its universality. Access by everyone regardless of disability is an essential aspect. Tim Berners-Lee, W3C Director and inventor of the World Wide Web [cid:69ce4289-19fe-40dc-b7b7-0ce380c3ff8f] Book time to meet with me ________________________________ From: Madeleine Rothberg Sent: Tuesday, November 26, 2024 9:50 AM To: Monica Olsson ; Access Technology Higher Education Network Subject: Re: Ways to meet WCAG SC 1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded) (Level AA) [Sent from outside SBCTC] Monica, If the videos have no audio at all then they are covered by 1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded) which can be satisfied with an alternative for time-based media ? that is, the written directions. If the videos have a little bit of audio, like ?click this menu and then make a selection? but the sound track isn?t fully descriptive, then 1.2.3 and 1.2.5 would apply. Realistically the written directions would probably satisfy 1.2.3 and meet most user?s needs, but for 1.2.5 audio description would still be required. Best, Madeleine Madeleine Rothberg Senior Subject Matter Expert [GBH] From: athen-list on behalf of Monica Olsson via athen-list Date: Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 12:38?PM To: Access Technology Higher Education Network , Monica Olsson Subject: Re: [Athen] Ways to meet WCAG SC 1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded) (Level AA) Oops, here is the correct link to the Guide I am talking about. Delegation Guide. Full URL: https://ctclinkreferencecenter.ctclink.us/m/104211/l/1400864-fin-create-delegation-request [Title: SBCTC logo - Description: Compass] Monica M. Olsson (she/her/hers) Policy Associate ? Accessible IT Coordinator Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges ?Email: molsson@sbctc.edu ? Phone: 360-704-3922 The power of the Web is in its universality. Access by everyone regardless of disability is an essential aspect. Tim Berners-Lee, W3C Director and inventor of the World Wide Web [cid:993d9255-93b5-4e36-bbbb-224d42af1647] Book time to meet with me ________________________________ From: athen-list on behalf of Monica Olsson via athen-list Sent: Tuesday, November 26, 2024 9:32 AM To: Access Technology Higher Education Network Subject: [Athen] Ways to meet WCAG SC 1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded) (Level AA) [Sent from outside SBCTC] Hi all, Our Oracle PeopleSoft training team has many online Guides to help our users. Some of the recorded videos have no audio, but is visual in nature since the video demonstrates specific steps to complete a task on a given web page. Here is an example:[http://Create Delegation Request] Create Delegation Request. I am trying to figure out if audio description is absolutely required or not in this case to meet SC 1.2.5 Audio Description. While I understand it would definitely be best practice and the most accessible choice to include audio descriptions, the page itself includes text based step-by-step instructions that replicate the video, and images have alt text. Because text-based instructions that mimic the video content are included, does this meet "Media Alternative" for prerecorded video content, SC 1.2.3? Is audio description an absolute in this example? Thank you! Monica [Title: SBCTC logo - Description: Compass] Monica M. Olsson (she/her/hers) Policy Associate ? Accessible IT Coordinator Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges ?Email: molsson@sbctc.edu ? Phone: 360-704-3922 The power of the Web is in its universality. Access by everyone regardless of disability is an essential aspect. Tim Berners-Lee, W3C Director and inventor of the World Wide Web [cid:993d9255-93b5-4e36-bbbb-224d42af1647] Book time to meet with me -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: logo.png Type: image/png Size: 4055 bytes Desc: logo.png URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Outlook-Title_ SBC.png Type: image/png Size: 22672 bytes Desc: Outlook-Title_ SBC.png URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Outlook-moaeawzq.png Type: image/png Size: 528 bytes Desc: Outlook-moaeawzq.png URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Outlook-Title_ SBC.png Type: image/png Size: 22672 bytes Desc: Outlook-Title_ SBC.png URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Outlook-n0uzzz4h.png Type: image/png Size: 528 bytes Desc: Outlook-n0uzzz4h.png URL: From athen-list at u.washington.edu Wed Nov 27 11:42:18 2024 From: athen-list at u.washington.edu (Bishop, Jeff - (jeffbis) via athen-list) Date: Mon Jan 13 11:31:47 2025 Subject: [Athen] Voting Begins on November 18 for ATHEN Executive Elections ... In-Reply-To: <001301db3926$52e80740$f8b815c0$@gmail.com> References: <001301db3926$52e80740$f8b815c0$@gmail.com> Message-ID: Hello, Just a reminder about voting for ATHEN members ... See below ... Jeff Bishop ATHEN President From: athenpresident@gmail.com Sent: Sunday, November 17, 2024 12:24 PM To: athen-list@u.washington.edu Subject: Voting Begins on November 18 for ATHEN Executive Elections ... Hello ATHEN Family: All voting members with whom we have contact information for have been notified on how to cast a ballot for the upcoming election. For full transparency, we are posting the candidates here for everyone to read. If you feel you are a voting member and have not received information on the process for voting then please reach out to board@athenpro.org for assistance. Thank you everyone and have an awesome weekend! Jeff Bishop ATHEN President Jeff Bishop for ATHEN President: Leading with Vision, Empowerment, and Impact Jeff Bishop is a transformative leader in accessibility, education, and assistive technology, making him uniquely qualified to serve as ATHEN President. With over three decades of experience spanning academia, corporate innovation, and advocacy, Jeff has empowered individuals, built inclusive communities, and driven impactful change. His proven ability to inspire action, foster collaboration, and deliver results ensures ATHEN will thrive as a global leader in accessibility. Jeff's commitment to fostering partnerships, inspiring a diverse community, and providing resources for success positions ATHEN to expand its influence, deepen its impact, and lead the charge in shaping a more inclusive future. Under Jeff's leadership, ATHEN will: - Strengthen partnerships with organizations such as AHEAD. - Foster collaboration with members, technical companies, and diverse groups. - Empower individuals through education, training, and opportunities to thrive. - Expand its reach to create greater accessibility, inclusion, and innovation. Why Jeff Bishop for ATHEN President? Jeff Bishop's extraordinary blend of technical expertise, visionary leadership, and heartfelt advocacy makes him uniquely suited to lead ATHEN. His proven ability to inspire action, foster collaboration, and deliver transformative changes ensures ATHEN will continue to thrive as a global leader in accessibility. Jeff's unwavering belief in the power of partnerships, coupled with his dedication to fostering a diverse, uplifted community, highlights his commitment to advancing accessibility, inclusion, and innovation. Under Jeff's leadership, ATHEN will not only achieve its goals but redefine the possibilities of what accessibility can accomplish in education and beyond. Candidate Introduction for Jeff Bishop - President of ATHEN Jeff Bishop is a transformative leader in accessibility, education, and assistive technology. With over three decades of groundbreaking work spanning academia, corporate innovation, and advocacy, Jeff has dedicated his career to empowering blind individuals and fostering inclusive communities. His unwavering commitment to equitable access, innovative solutions, and collaborative partnerships makes him the ideal candidate to advance ATHEN's mission and vision. Career Excellence and Expertise Jeff's professional journey exemplifies a rare combination of technical expertise and visionary leadership. Over his 19 years at the University of Arizona, Jeff served as a software developer, accessibility consultant, and liaison with third-party technology providers, driving advancements that bridged universal design principles with real-world applications. His work established sustainable solutions that advanced accessibility across the university's digital landscape. At Microsoft, Jeff's influence was transformative. He spearheaded enhancements to the Windows screen reader, Narrator, and championed cultural shifts within the company to prioritize accessibility at every level. His efforts directly impacted millions of users worldwide and improved the experiences of Microsoft employees by embedding accessibility into the core of the organization's operations. Leadership and Advocacy Jeff's leadership is distinguished by his ability to inspire action and deliver a measurable impact. As President of the Blind Information Technology Specialists (BITS), Jeff has overseen the organization's phenomenal growth, increasing its membership from 180 to almost 1,000 members globally. This exponential expansion reflects his strategic vision, focus on empowerment, and ability to cultivate a dynamic, collaborative community. Under his leadership, BITS has evolved into an influential organization that provides opportunities for blind individuals to learn, contribute, and lead in the technology sector. In the American Council of the Blind (ACB), Jeff has held numerous elected positions, including serving on the Board of Directors and Board of Publications. He has driven national and state-level initiatives that expand education, employment, and advocacy opportunities for blind individuals. Jeff's belief in the power of collaboration is demonstrated through his partnerships with key organizations. His work with Pneuma Solutions and Remote Incident Manager (RIM) has resulted in innovative tools that increase independence and inspire users to take control of their technology. These partnerships exemplify how shared vision, and collaboration can amplify the reach and impact of assistive technologies, ensuring that no one is left behind. Commitment to Education and Empowerment Jeff's dedication to education extends far beyond his individual contributions. He has led a team of educators and contributors to deliver training to over six hundred students in essential skills such as Python programming, Office 365, software development best practices, and Windows accessibility. By fostering a collaborative environment and leveraging the collective expertise of his team, Jeff has ensured that these educational initiatives are not only impactful but also accessible to individuals from diverse backgrounds. This commitment reflects Jeff's deeply held belief that education is a catalyst for empowerment. By providing free training, resources, and technology, Jeff has enabled individuals to build confidence, develop valuable skills, and succeed in competitive fields. The ripple effects of these efforts extend beyond individual achievements, enriching the broader community and demonstrating the transformative power of equitable access to knowledge and tools. Visionary Impact Jeff's leadership is guided by the principle that partnerships are the foundation of lasting success. He has cultivated collaborations with organizations such as Perkins, Bookshare, the National Library Service (NLS), Vispero (Freedom Scientific), Microsoft, Apple, the American Printing House (APH), Zoom, Pneuma Solutions, and many others to create opportunities that uplift communities while delivering measurable value to partners. His work exemplifies the ability to align shared goals and deliver results that inspire excellence across all stakeholders. By uniting technical expertise, advocacy, and education, Jeff has broken down barriers to inclusion and shaped a future where accessibility is a universal standard. His dedication to fostering innovation and collaboration has created opportunities for individuals and organizations to thrive, proving that the greatest impact comes from motivating others to succeed. Looking Ahead: The Future of ATHEN Jeff envisions a future for ATHEN that is built on the strength of its community and its unwavering commitment to accessibility, empowerment, and inclusion. ATHEN is more than an organization-it is a family and a community where diverse voices rally together vitalized to contribute, innovate, and thrive. Jeff believes that the true measure of leadership lies in providing others with the opportunities and tools they need to flourish, unlocking the collective potential of every member to achieve even greater possibilities. To strengthen ATHEN's reach and impact, Jeff is committed to forging dynamic partnerships with organizations such as AHEAD, fostering deeper connections with members, and collaborating with technical companies and diverse groups. These alliances will not only expand ATHEN's influence but also create a foundation for groundbreaking advancements in accessibility and inclusion. Under Jeff's leadership, ATHEN will inspire innovation, build bridges between academia, industry, and community, and amplify its voice as a global leader in accessible education and technology. By fostering collaboration, nurturing talent, and championing diversity, ATHEN will lead the challenge in shaping a more equitable and inclusive future for all. Personal Dedication Jeff resides in Tucson, Arizona, with his wife, Keri, their two sons, David and Brian, and his guide dog, Chief. His personal values of family, community, and lifelong learning align seamlessly with his professional ethos. Whether enjoying podcasts, engaging in creative projects, or collaborating on accessibility advancements, Jeff remains steadfast in his dedication to making the world a better, more inclusive place. Natalie Davison - Secretary Natalie is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) with a Bachelors of Science in Disability and Community Services and a Masters of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling. Natalie is the Assistant Director of the Educational Access Center at Boise State University in Idaho. Natalie has a collective 8 years experience in higher education disability resource centers. She has also worked with people with disabilities in community day programs and group homes. Natalie is Secretary on the ATHEN Executive Board currently and finds great value in the constant exposure to Access Tech information and experts. Natalie's goal to enhance the ATHEN community is to further assist with the coordination of organized, efficient communication of plans and resources via emails and the website. Natalie enjoys spending time in nature, winning board games, preparing healthy meals, and weightlifting. Tisha L. Marzewski - Member at Large Tisha works with disabled students on the campuses of ASU-Beebe as the coordinator for disability services. In the ebb and flow of managing the office of disability services since 2007, Tisha recognizes the fluid changes impacting the diverse landscape of disability services, assistive technology and accommodation access. Tisha has held leadership board positions with the Arkansas affiliate of AHEAD, has volunteered for the Accessibility Summer Camp committee for the last four years, and currently serves as member at large with ATHEN. Tisha earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Lyon College in 1996 and a Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling from Arkansas State University in 1999. Her background before she entered the world of higher education and disability services was in the world of vocational rehabilitation. She worked for both Missouri and Arkansas as a counselor assisting disabled people to gain competitive employment. Tisha's passions are supporting the voices from the disabled community, all things chocolate, listening to her husband's Star War rambles, and loving her fur baby family. Alex Marositz - Member at Large My name is Alex Marositz, and I would like to nominate myself to run for the member at large on The ATHEN Executive Council for the upcoming term. I am eager to continue advocating for collective best practices in AT within higher ed. I am the section 504 program manager at the California Community College Accessibility Center. The CCCAC provides guidance, training, tools, and technical expertise to all 116 California Community Colleges in proactive accessibility efforts including an accessibility capability maturity model, and section 504/ADA accommodations such as assistive technology and alternate media. Prior to my role at the CCCAC, I served as an Accessible Technology Initiative coordinator within the California State university system, and prior to that, 12 years as an assistive technology specialist at Pasadena City College. I have served on various campus shared governance committees, lead student accessibility organizations, and presented at conferences and state-wide workshops. As I said, I am eager to continue advocating for the success of our students and the inclusiveness of our institutions through technology on an international level within, and through, ATHAN. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: