John Slatin Access U

Access U, Knowbility’s annual IT accessibility training institute kicks off this coming Tuesday May 6th. St. Edward’s University hosts two days of classes, many of them hands-on, offered by world-renowned accessibility experts. From the basics to the bleeding edge, Access U will provide the resources you need.

Among this year’s highlights:

  • Step by step guide through new WCAG 2.0 guidelines and emerging 508 standards
  • Acsessibility
  • Multi media accessibility
  • and dozens more accessibility classes for technologists, content providers, and policy makers

Plus, there’s an optional post-conference session in AJAX Accessibility by Derek Featherstone.

Networking events include the opening dedication to Dr. John Slatin, presentation to Jim Thatcher of the annual “Making A Difference Award” from ACM, the leading international association of computer science professionals, and an audio described movie and dinner at the Alamo Drafthouse.

Registration is online at www.knowbility.org/conference
For more information, contact Teenya Franklin
Office: 512 305-0310 or teenya [at] knowbility.org

Refresh Roundup: Tips, fave editors, BarCampAustin, and design carousels

This week’s Refresh Roundup is a little late because I was in the Houston area over the weekend enjoying time with the family, especially my ridiculously cute niece.

That’s it for this week.

April 2006 Meeting: Practical Accessibility Testing

What tools do accessibility experts use to test sites? Glenda Sims will show you her techniques for reviewing accessibility including the Web Accessibility Toolbar, WebXact, Screenreader and LIFT.

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