Do you create digital content, contribute to a website, or have an interest in understanding accessibility better?
Be a part of this peer-learning community where we discuss digital accessibility principles, learn new tips, and share experiences!
Each semester, we will focus on a different accessibility course in the Siteimprove Academy and meet to discuss each short, easy to digest module.
Our Fall 2022 course, Accessibility Fundamentals for the Web, consisted of three short modules that could be taken at your own pace prior to our module meeting. We hosted biweekly Zoom meetings where we discussed one module at a time. Finally, we had a special guest speaker on the last day to share 5 Accessibility Tips!
After registering, participants will be sent instructions on how to access the Siteimprove Academy course. Participation in all sessions is not mandatory, but you will receive a certificate for attending all sessions. Zoom sessions will not be recorded.
All faculty and staff are welcome, regardless of experience with accessibility or Siteimprove.
Video Introduction
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Kristen: Hi! I'm Kristen, and I'm a web designer with UFIT.
Kimberly: And I'm Kimberly, a training specialist with UFIT.
Kristen: Do you want to learn more about accessibility and earn a certificate?
Kimberly: Then join us for UFIT’s fall Learning Circles.
Kristen: Learn more about web accessibility and participate in enriching conversations.
Kimberly: Learning circles are a biweekly series of short discussions based on one easy module presented in the Siteimprove Academy.
Kristen: Our first course, Accessibility Fundamentals for the Web, consists of three short modules that can be taken at your own pace prior to our meeting.
Kimberly: Be part of this peer learning community where we will discuss digital accessibility principles, learn new tips, and share experiences.
Kristen: All faculty and staff are welcome, regardless of experience with accessibility or Siteimprove.
Kimberly: At the end of our series, we’ll also have a guest speaker who will share with us their top 5 accessibility tips.
Kristen: After registering, we will send you instructions on how to access the Siteimprove Academy course.
Kimberly: Our first meeting will be on September 28th at 11am, and at that meeting we’ll be discussing module 1: Understanding Accessibility & Types of Disabilities.
Kristen: Check out our page to see information about the rest of the series and register as well!
Kimberly: We’re excited to build interest in digital accessibility and we hope you are too.
Kristen: See you then!
Event Timeline
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Wednesday, September 28, 2022 11:00AM-12:00PM
Discussion of Module 1: Understand Accessibility / Types of Disabilities *
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Wednesday, October 12, 2022 11:00AM-12:00PM
Discussion of Module 2: Guidelines and Legal Considerations / POUR Principles
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Wednesday, October 26, 2022 11:00AM-12:00PM
Discussion of Module 3: Starting Your Accessibility Program / Writing Alternative Text
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Wednesday, November 9, 2022 11:00AM-12:00PM
Guest Speaker Laura Jervis from CITT - 5 Accessibility Tips
* You must register for the first date to receive important course information