Access through Adaptive Computer Technology and Website Design

February 16, 2005 - Introduction to Web Page Accessibility: Section 508 and SIUC

Your presenter for this event is:

James Sissom

James Sissom is an Assistant Professor in the department of Information Management Systems at SIU Carbondale. Jim serves as co-principle investigator for a long term IBHE HECA grant entitled, Adapted Technology and Accessible Web site Design where he is developing an undergraduate course in AT and Web accessibility as well as assisting in the development of a Web-based application for conducting student assessments in the field. Jim worked as a computer lab manager for three years before starting as an assistant professor.

Expected Topics of Discussion

A new workshop has been developed to teach the basics of Web page accessibility. It is tailored to the needs and policies at SIUC. With the coming implementation of campus Web page Accessibility standards, its important for all offices to have someone up-to-date in this matter.

Topics will include:

• The importance of Web accessibility
• An overview of assistive technology
• How to assess the accessibility of your existing pages using Bobby
• Federal Section 508 policy as it applies to Web pages
• How to repair accessibility issues using A-Prompt

This 50 minute workshop will be offered on:

• Wednesday January 26th, 2005
• Wednesday February 16th, 2005
• Tuesday March 8, 2005
• Thursday March 21, 2005
• Monday May 02, 2005

To register, please go to http://news.siu.edu/tools/web/508rsvp.jsp. PARTICIPATION IS LIMITED TO 20 PEOPLE WITH A MINIMUM ENROLLMENT OF 7 PARTICIPANTS.

If you are unable to sign up because registration is full or the time is inconvenient, please send an email to rosem@siu.edu so we can determine interest for future sessions.

Sponsored by Disability Support Services, Information Management Systems and Media & Communication Resources with additional support from Information Technology and Instructional Support Services.

Thank you,

Janet Douglas