ACCESSIBILITY AT CDCI February 27, 2013 Michaella Collins Susan Edelman Deborah Lisi-Baker Darren 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

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

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)

Overview of Accessibility Topics 1. UDL 1. Attitudes and Action 1. Creating Accessible Documents and Materials 1. Delivering Accessible Presentations 5. Preparing Materials for Accessible Web Pages 5. Accessible Meetings and Events 5. Accessible Distance Technology 6. Accessible Offices

Topic #1 UDL Multiple means of representation Multiple means of engagement Multiple means of expression

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

More tips… Knowing the accessibility and UD resources at UVM Addressing our own gaps in understanding and practice Being a voice for needed change

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.

Topic #4: Creating & Delivering Accessible Presentations Ensure readability, usability, & participation for everyone Speak clearly Use simple language Be visible Use microphone Describe visuals

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

Topic #6: Accessible Meetings and 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 to use these tips

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

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

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