The Guelph Accessibility Conference
News
May 18, 2012
New Sessions Added
- Accessibility for the modern web - link
- Accessibility as a Design Tool – link
Both presented by Derek Featherstone of furtherAhead
Welcome to Desire2Learn, sponsor of the NFB film night!
May 15, 2012
Alternative Format Production Discussion Session
If you are planning to attend the Alternative Format Production Discussion (Wednesday, 1:00 p.m.), please bring along any forms, documents, training materials etc., you wish to share with the group.
May 10, 2012
The NFB is Coming!
The National Film Board (NFB) will present a workshop on Tuesday on Video Accessibility. On Tuesday Evening, the NFB will host a movie night. Four NFB films will be shown along with a discussion on the process to caption or provide video descriptions. Movies include Acting Blind and My Village in Nunavik. Visit the movie listing.
Conference and workshop registrations are open. Workshops have limited seating; register early to ensure your spot.
Welcome to Tactile Vision Inc. sponsor of the Tuesday Evening Social!
May 1, 2012
The Schedule is Posted!
Visit "Sessions 2012" for a look a first look at the schedule. A schedule linked to the session descriptions - coming soon! Scroll down for the session descriptions and workshops.
New sessions:
- Web Accessibility 101
- A consortia response to the AODA standards in academic libraries
Conference registration is open.
April 16, 2012
Workshops Posted!
Visit "Sessions 2012" for a look at two of the three workshops offered on Monday, May 28, 2012. Choose from "Open Virtual Usability Lab (OpenVULab.org)" or "You Can Caption".
Conference registration is open. Workshop registrations starts once all three workshops are posted.
April 4, 2012
Sessions Posted!
Visit "Sessions 2012" for a first look at at the speakers and topics. Sessions will continue to be added as speakers are confirmed. Schedule to follow shortly. Some topics include:
- What, I Have to Provide Accessible Media?!? Exploring Current and Pending Legislations
- Inclusive and Accessible Employment Practices
- Raising awareness about physical barriers in our built environment one step at a time
Registration is open.
Thanks to the Sponsors and Exhibitors and their early commitment to the Accessibility Conference: Inclusive Media and Design, Accessibil-iT, Accessible Media Inc. and HumanWare!
March 20, 2012
The 2012 Program is in Progress
Thanks for all the presentation proposals received for the upcoming Accessibility Conference. Proposals are being reviewed and the list of sessions will be confirmed shortly. Some topics include:
- Engaging the Digital Student
- Best Practices for Building Accessible Sites Using Drupal
- Disability Disclosure within the Educational Context
Plan Ahead: Workshops will be held on Monday, May 28, 2012 (not on Thursday as in previous years) Details to follow.
Thanks to the Sponsors and Exhibitors and their early commitment to the Accessibility Conference: Inclusive Media and Design, Accessibil-iT, Accessible Media Inc. and HumanWare!
November 21, 2011
2011 Panel Discussion
The Panel Discussion "Accessibility for Ontarians by 2025? Charting the Course of the AODA Draft Information and Communication Standard" is available for viewing. Visit the Past Proceedings.
