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Beginner Barrier-free Web Design Sept 10
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Prof Norm Coombs)
Wed Aug 22 09:00:32 2001
Date: Tue, 21 Aug 2001 15:32:14 -0700
From: Prof Norm Coombs <nrcgsh@RITVAX.ISC.RIT.EDU>
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EASI Online Course: Beginner Barrier-free Web Design starting Sept 10
running for a month. Delivered completely online. You can work at your
own pace while still interacting with a class of peers.
This workshop has new lessons (9 and 10) with a focus for librarians and
for disabled student service staff--see below.
You can read a full syllabus at http://easi.cc/workshop.htm as well as
registering there Also see the syllabus for Barrier-free E-learning
beginning Sept. 10. These courses are both part of the new Certificate in
Accessible Information Technology offered by EASI in partnership with the
University of Southern Maine.
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Lesson 9: Accessible Information Technology for Libraries
Part 1 Librarians look at library web pages for their accessibility for
consumers with disabilities
Part 2 Pointers to past EASI webcasts by librarians
Part 3 Pointer to the recent ALA policy statement on accessibility for
consumers with disabilities
Part 4 Description of a recommended computer configuration for an adapted
library work station
Assignment: Design a sample brochure of the library commitment to consumers
with disabilities including a statement on consumer rights and
responsibilities.
You will also participate in an online discussion with a librarian
recognized for his/her commitment to accessibility for consumers with
disabilities.
Lesson 10: Practical Resources for Disabled Student Service Staff
Part 1 Advocating for your institution's web site to be accessible
Part 2 Report on accessibility of university web pages
Part 3 Using the DSS Department web page as a service promotion tool
Part 4 Using the DSS Department web page as a support tool
Part 5 Training students with disabilities on the uses of the web
Assignment: Draft a plan on how to use computer networks to enhance your
department's work.
