Digital Accessibility:What Schools Need to Know

No fee: Complimentary Workshop!

This workshop is an overview best practices for schools as they plan a path to compliance with The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 that address digital accessibility law.

Learn more about the inclusive practice of digital accessibility that removes barriers that prevent interaction with websites and apps for people with disabilities:

• Accessibility trends
• Laws that govern digital accessibility
• An overview of case law in educational settings
• Introduction to the WCAG 2.0 standards for web content accessibility 
• Simulation challenges
• How to plan for successful compliance

Presenters: Accessible 360
Michele Landis, Co-Founder & VP Business Development
Aaron Cannon, Co-Founder & Lead Accessibility Engineer

Who should attend: District or Building Administrators, HR, Tech Specialists

For most people, technology makes things easier. For people with disabilities, technology makes things possible.
-Mary Pat Radabaugh
 

Cancellation: You can cancel your own registration for an event before the cancellation deadline. (Please check the event information for specific cancellation details.) If the event has a fee, refunds are possible only if cancellation is prior to the deadline. If you do not attend and do not cancel prior to an event, you are still responsible for payment and will be billed.

Special Accommodations: Please alert BrightWorks 2-3 weeks prior to the workshop/event if you need special accommodations, including sign language interpreters. (BrightWorks requires a notice of 2 business days to cancel a sign language interpreter. If you fail to cancel, we reserve the right to bill your school/district for this expense.) Update your profile as needed. Special accommodations are not included with each registration, but are stored in your profile until you make changes.