- From: Laura Carlson <lcarlson@d.umn.edu>
- Date: Sun, 26 Jul 2015 09:08:47 -0500
- To: "public-accesslearn@w3.org" <public-accesslearn@w3.org>, trteam <trteam@d.umn.edu>, Accessibility Task Force <accesstf@d.umn.edu>, "webtechaccessibility@umn.edu" <webtechaccessibility@umn.edu>
Hi All, The Washington Post Announcement: "This small change could make a big difference for accessible technology" by Hayley Tsukayama. "Tech firms such as Yahoo, Facebook, Dropbox and LinkedIn announced Thursday that they will develop standard language that lets applicants know that having accessibility knowledge is "preferred" to land a job. The move is part of a larger program called "Teaching Accessibility": a joint effort between disability advocates, schools and the tech industry to make all technology accessible from the start..." https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-switch/wp/2015/07/23/this-small-change-could-make-a-big-difference-for-accessible-technology/ The Site: Teaching Accessibility By teachingaccessibility.com. "All technology companies that have worked on accessibility have faced a similar challenge of preparing designers, engineers and researchers to think and build inclusively. Similarly, academic programs in design, engineering and HCI are seeking ways to better prepare students to address the needs of diverse populations. Given this shared challenge, industry, academia and advocacy have now come together to create models for teaching and training students of technology to create accessible experiences. If you’re interested in working with us, please contact teachingaccessibility@gmail.com and @teachaccess." http://teachingaccessibility.com/ Best Regards, Laura -- Laura L. Carlson Information Technology Systems and Services University of Minnesota Duluth Duluth, MN U.S.A. 55812-3009 http://www.d.umn.edu/itss/training/online/webdesign/
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