Teaching Accessibility

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
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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/

Received on Sunday, 26 July 2015 14:09:19 UTC