Oklahoma ABLE Tech Oklahoma IT Accessibility Initiatives

IT Accessibility Is About… Technology compatibility Make digital content as understandable to technology as possible. Fair and equal Make the experience equivalent regardless of factors we cannot control. Universal access Don’t restrict anyone from getting where they want to go.

Opportunities Take responsibility for civil rights Include more people in community, education, economy Improve employment Increase revenue Lower risk Create better experiences for all users Make sure that the message is clear to the largest audience

Statute and Policy Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title I, employment Title II, public sector Title III, private sector Section 504 and Section 508 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 1998 State of Oklahoma Oklahoma Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility (EITA) statute, effective 2005

Oklahoma History 2003 Legislative Task Force Created Legislation 2004 Oklahoma’s Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Law and Standards Advisory Council – Stakeholders

Audiences State Agencies CIO, Office of Management and Enterprise Services Higher Education Career Tech

Training Content Intro: 101 Opening Doors Word, PPT, Acrobat Procurement Accessibility Testing Legal and Policy Issues Project and Organizational Roles

Projects Web Accessibility in Higher Education (WAHEP) 25 teams Memorandum of Understanding Training and Webinars Website Evaluations Oklahoma Regents for Higher Education

Projects Workforce Partner System Workforce System Certification Program Collaboration with Department of Rehabilitation Services Improve Employment Opportunities ADA Physical and IT Accessibility Focus Central and Regional Training

Starting Points New Topic for Everyone at Some Point Small Steps, but Make Progress Hire a Specialist or Consultant Integration is Key Is a part of every conversation – find where it fits Training topics Focus on ADA Focus on Universal Design for Learning

Find Starting Point and Strengths ADA ties into accessibility K12 ties into AIM and digital accessibility Higher education and digital online learning State agencies Procurement officers Chief Information Officer Office of Management and Enterprise Services

Building Capacity Staff Training – Conferences Accessing Higher Ground AccessU CSUN Local or Regional Conferences Traditional Training SSB Bart Group Webinars Deque Webinars WebAIM

Resources to Share “Opening Doors” Presentation Web Accessibility Higher Education Project Website Webinars Oklahoma’s IT Accessibility Site OK ABLE Tech IT Accessibility Web Fact Sheets 503, 504, 508, ADA, ICT Accessibility Web Tips Newsletters

Contact Information Linda Jaco Director of Oklahoma ABLE Tech Oklahoma State University