Oklahoma Information Technology Accessibility Conference June 2-3, 2008
and Assistive Technology EXPO!
Francis Tuttle Technology Center, Rockwell Campus 12777 N. Rockwell Ave. Oklahoma City
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Sponsored by Oklahoma ABLE Tech, the Assistive Technology Program for the State of Oklahoma, the Oklahoma Department of Central Services, the Oklahoma Office of State Finance, and Knowbility.org
Register now for Oklahoma ABLE Tech's 4th annual IT accessibility conference that provides classes designed to help you make electronic and information technology accessible to everyone - including people with disabilities. Join renowned accessibility experts from Knowbility.org for two days of classes, many of them hands-on, to help you improve your skills and understand both the need and the techniques for inclusive IT design. Visit the Assistive Technology Expo and sign up for prizes!
Who should attend: Web developers, IT managers, policy developers, programmers, and anyone with IT responsibilities. If you believe that the web should empower all people, if you need information about how to meet state and federal accessibility mandates, if you are a technologist who wants to understand emerging best practices for the web, this conference is for you.
Early Bird Registration Extended! Agenda below.
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To register, you may download registration form and indicate the sessions for which you would like to register. Please FAX the form to 405-744-2487 or Email brenda.dawes@okstate.edu or MAIL your payment/purchase order to Oklahoma ABLE Tech, 1514 W. Hall of Fame, Stillwater, OK 74078. (FEI#73-6017987). Assistance can be provided by calling Oklahoma ABLE Tech can be reached at 1-800-257-1705, 405-744-9748 V/TDD.
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Purchase Order # ______________ or Checks payable to: “OSU Oklahoma ABLE Tech” (Personal checks accepted, PeopleSoft vendor number: 0000000010, Location 0024, address 0023.)
Confirmations: Confirmations will be emailed to each participant prior to the event.
Cancellations: Cancellations for a refund must be made by May 9. No shows will be charged the class fee.
Accommodations: We are happy to make accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Please indicate specific needs and how we can be of help. _______________________________
Deadline: All Early Bird payment/purchase order must be received by 5:00 p.m. May 28, 2008. Registration closes at 5:00 p.m. May 30, 2008. For more information, call ABLE Tech at 1-888-885-5588 or 405-744-9748.
Session 1. Assistive Technology Demo
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Construction Trade Building, Room 101 South
Presenter: Vincent Cianfrone, NanoPac, Inc. Tulsa, Oklahoma
Fee: Free
1 hr CEU for Certified Procurement Officers.
Description: Expert demonstration on a variety of assistive technology software illustrating how users with disabilities access the computer, PDFs, electronic documents, and the internet. AT highlighted: screen readers, screen magnifiers, voice recognition.
SOLD OUT (please ask to be added to wait list)
Session 2. PDF Accessibility 1 This session offered both days.
Time: 9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Computer Lab RK3 1157, Information Technology Building
Jeff Bernier, Knowbility.org Instructor
Fee: $55; Class size limited to 18.
Description: Learn to use the newest version of Adobe Acrobat to create documents that are accessible to screen readers and other assistive computer technologies. This hands-on training will provide direct experience with creating accessible PDF documents from word processing applications (e.g., MS Office, Open Office, etc.) as well as the basic accessibility tools for remediating PDF documents. Pre-requisite: Basic knowledge of MS Office. Technical/Content.
SOLD OUT (please ask to be added to wait list)
Session 3. PDF Accessibility 2 (Advanced Features) This session offered both days.
Time: 1:30 to 5:00 p.m.
Computer Lab RK3 1157, Information Technology Building
Jeff Bernier, Knowbility.org Instructor
Fee: $55; Class size limited to 18.
Description: Adobe Acrobat now has the functionality to improve the accessibility of PDF documents. This hands-on session will focus on using the TouchUp Reading Order tool in Adobe Acrobat to improve PDF accessibility for images, data tables, and multi-column layouts as well as strategies for assessing the reading order of PDF documents. Pre-requisite: Basic knowledge PDF accessibility features. Tech /Content.
SOLD OUT (Session 13 is available or ask to be added to wait list)
Session 4. Basic Accessible CSS Intro This session offered both days.
Time: 9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Computer Lab Room RK3 1132, Information Technology Building
Instructor: John Wiley, Knowbility.org
Fee: $55; Class size limited to 18.
Description: Learn the backbones of CSS design in order to format web pages and separate presentation from content to provide the greatest accessibility for all audiences. Pre-requisite: Basic CSS theory and practice. Technical. Instructor: expert developer from Google; contracted by Knowbility.org.
SOLD OUT (Session 14 is available or ask to be added to wait list)
Session 5. Advanced Accessible CSS Techniques This session offered both days.
Time: 1:30-5:00 p.m.
Computer Lab Room RK3 1132, Information Technology Building
Instructor: John Wiley, Knowbility.org
Fee: $55; Class size limited to 18.
Description: Building on the principles learned in the Web Standards and CSS intro, this class provides opportunities to apply learned techniques and explore further applications of CSS. Pre-requisite: Intro class or equivalent knowledge. Technical. Instructor: expert developer from Google; contracted by Knowbility.
Session 6. Captioning and Multimedia
Time: 9 -10:30 a.m.
Computer Lab Room RK3 1117, Information Technology Building
Derek Featherstone, Knowbility.org Instructor
Fee: $40; Class size limited to 18.
Description: Learn how to work with MAGpie to create captions for online multimedia. Learn how to put it all together – audio/video file, captions, and a web page.
Pre-requisite: Basic familiarity with audio/video formats, and basic familiarity with hand-editing XHTML.
Session 7. Captioning and Multimedia (Sessions 6 and 7 are the same.)
Time: 1:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Computer Lab Room RK3 1117, Information Technology Building
Derek Featherstone, Knowbility.org Instructor
Fee: $40; Class size limited to 18.
Description: Learn how to work with MAGpie to create captions for online multimedia. Learn how to put it all together – audio/video file, captions, and a web page.
Pre-requisite: Basic familiarity with audio/video formats, and basic familiarity with hand-editing XHTML.
Agenda Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Session 8. Law Overview and Procurement
Time: 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Construction Trade Building, Room 101 South
Presenters: Oklahoma ABLE Tech and Department of Central Services
Fee: $35
Description: Overview: Basic understanding of Oklahoma’s electronic and information technology accessibility law and procurement process.
Target audience: new CPOs, anyone for whom IT accessibility is a new topic, those who need to review the DCS procurement forms. 2 hrs CEUs for Certified Procurement Officers
Session 9. Intro to Accessible Javascripting
Time: 9 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Construction Trade Building, Room 101 North
Classroom seating; Capacity 150
Derek Featherstone, Knowbility.org Instructor
Fee: $45
Description: This course sets the foundation for accessibility and scripting. You'll learn how advances in scripting and assistive technology help us create sites that use JavaScript sensibly and provide a baseline level of interoperability for all our users regardless of their abilities. Pre-requisite: It is expected that you will have some JavaScript knowledge and have intermediate HTML skills. Knowledge of and experience with CSS helpful but not necessary. Technical.
Session 10. Advanced Accessible Javascripting
Time: 1:30 to 5:00 p.m.
Construction Trade Building, Room 101 North
Classroom seating; Capacity 150
Derek Featherstone, Knowbility.org Instructor
Fee: $45
Description: This course will introduce you to some of the most common uses of JavaScript in modern sites and applications. We'll look at how we can ensure that complex scripting is as accessible as possible and introduce you to Ajax. You'll also learn about the decision-making process for implementing Ajax - when is it the right thing to do and what are some of the accessibility implications of these techniques? Prerequisite: Must have intermediate JavaScript knowledge (or have taken intro course) and intermediate HTML skills. Intermediate CSS skills are recommended but not required. Technical.
SOLD OUT (please ask to be added to wait list)
Session 11. PDF Accessibility 1 This session offered both days.
Time: 9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Computer Lab RK3 1157, Information Technology Building
Jeff Bernier, Knowbility.org Instructor
Fee: $55; Class size limited to 18.
Description: Learn to use the newest version of Adobe Acrobat to create documents that are accessible to screen readers and other assistive computer technologies. This hands-on training will provide direct experience with creating accessible PDF documents from word processing applications (e.g., MS Office, Open Office, etc.) as well as the basic accessibility tools for remediating PDF documents. Pre-requisite: Basic knowledge of MS Office. Technical/Content.
SOLD OUT (please ask to be added to wait list)
Session 12. PDF Accessibility 2 (Advanced Features) This session offered both days.
Time: 1:30 to 5:00 p.m.
Computer Lab RK3 1157, Information Technology Building
Jeff Bernier, Knowbility.org Instructor
Fee: $55; Class size limited to 18.
Description: Adobe Acrobat now has the functionality to improve the accessibility of PDF documents. This hands-on session will focus on using the TouchUp Reading Order tool in Adobe Acrobat to improve PDF accessibility for images, data tables, and multi-column layouts as well as strategies for assessing the reading order of PDF documents. Pre-requisite: Basic knowledge PDF accessibility features. Tech /Content.
Session 13. Basic Accessible CSS Intro This session offered both days. Please call for seat availability 405-744-5170.
Time: 9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Computer Lab Room RK3 1132, Information Technology Building
Instructor: John Wiley, Knowbility.org
Fee: $55; Class size limited to 18.
Description: Learn the backbones of CSS design in order to format web pages and separate presentation from content to provide the greatest accessibility for all audiences. Pre-requisite: Basic CSS theory and practice. Technical. Instructor: expert developer from Google; contracted by Knowbility.org.
Session 14. Advanced Accessible CSS Techniques This session offered both days. Please call for seat availability 405-744-5170.
Time: 1:30-5:00 p.m.
Computer Lab Room RK3 1132, Information Technology Building
Instructor: John Wiley, Knowbility.org
Fee: $55; Class size limited to 18.
Description: Building on the principles learned in the Web Standards and CSS intro, this class provides opportunities to apply learned techniques and explore further applications of CSS. Pre-requisite: Intro class or equivalent knowledge. Technical. Instructor: expert developer from Google; contracted by Knowbility.
Session 15. Dreamweaver for Accessibility
Time: 9 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Computer Lab Room RK3 1117
Information Technology Building
Glenda Sims, Knowbility.org Instructor
Fee: $55; Class size limited to 18.
Description: Create accessible web pages easily using Dreamweaver. Learn about the integrated tools in Dreamweaver that make editing and maintaining accessible sites easy. Lesson covers testing, alt, tables, forms, templates and CSS. Pre-requisites: Familiarity with Dreamweaver and Basic HTML. Tech /Content.
Session 16. Dreamweaver for Accessibility (Sessions 15 and 16 identical sessions)
Time: 1:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Computer Lab Room RK3 1117
Information Technology Building
Glenda Sims, Knowbility.org Instructor
Fee: $55; Class size limited to 18.
Description: Create accessible web pages easily using Dreamweaver. Learn about the integrated tools in Dreamweaver that make editing and maintaining accessible sites easy. Lesson covers testing, alt, tables, forms, templates and CSS. Pre-requisites: Familiarity with Dreamweaver and Basic HTML. Tech /Content.
Visit the Assistive Technology Expo!
Construction and Trade Building Commons Area
OPEN June 2 from 10:30-3:30 and June 3 from 8:00 to 2:00
Come by and Register for Door Prizes!
Drawing June 3 at 2:00 p.m. Need not be present to win.
