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ACCESSIBILITY AT CDCIFebruary 27, 2013
Michaella CollinsSusan Edelman
Deborah Lisi-BakerDarren McIntyre
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CDCI Accessibility Team and Its Charge
•Members of the CDCI Leadership Team
•What does it take to make inclusion real at CDCI?
•Technical and specific
•Best practices in designing for all with and without disabilities
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The purpose of this presentation is to:
•Review CDCI’s Commitment to Accessibility and proposed Guidelines for Accessibility
• Get your input on content and use
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Our work is built upon…•CDCI Mission•Our Common Ground (UVM)•Rehabilitation Act 0f 1973 (Sections 504 & 508)•Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA)
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Overview of Accessibility Topics 1. UDL
2. Attitudes and Action
3. Creating Accessible Documents and Materials
4. Delivering Accessible Presentations
5. Preparing Materials for Accessible Web Pages
6. Accessible Meetings and Events
7. Accessible Distance Technology
8. Accessible Offices
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Topic #1 UDL
•Multiple means of representation•Multiple means of engagement•Multiple means of expression
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Topic #2: Attitudes & Actions that Build Accessible Communities
•Reaching out and partnering with Deaf and disability organizations•Using people first language & Deaf and disability etiquette •Building disability awareness into trainings, classes
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More tips…•Knowing the accessibility and UD resources at UVM
•Addressing our own gaps in understanding and practice
•Being a voice for needed change
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Topic # 3 : Creating Accessible Documents & Materials
•Maintain a text only version at all times
•Learn to use headings (styles) and to add alternative texts for images
•Prepare for alternative formats: captions, transcripts and large print.
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Topic #4: Creating & Delivering Accessible Presentations
•Ensure readability, usability, & participation for everyone•Speak clearly•Use simple language•Be visible•Use microphone•Describe visuals
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Topic # 5: Preparing Materials for Web Pages
•Text is clearly written and easy to read
•Provide text descriptions for all images
•Avoid pages that flicker
•Design forms that all users can fill out
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Topic #6: Accessible Meetingsand Events
• Ensure freedom to move and be positioned comfortably
• Provide access to audio– use microphone, sound system
• Arrange for good visibility• Verify strength of internet connection• Arrange for individual accommodations• Inform guest presenters and support them
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Topic #7: Accessible Use of Distance Technology
•Captioning for video presentations•Materials available in text only format•Provide statement/instructions on how to access alternate formats•Resources: Accessibility at UVM, Center on Accessible Distance Learning, Georgia Tech Distance Accessibility Guidelines
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Topic #8: Accessible Offices•An inclusive tour• Individual accommodations •Building and program accessibility •Accessible path of travel & good signage•Meeting spaces and activities that work for all participants •Accessible emergency procedures
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Next Steps•Please contact Accessibilty Committee Member(s) if you have questions or need further information•All materials will be posted on CDCI website in Employee Resources section and on CDCI Shared Drive, and available as download