Re: Draft of Instructions for Volunteers to create images

Looks fantastic!

On Wed, Sep 23, 2020 at 9:31 PM Delisi, Jennie (MNIT) <
jennie.delisi@state.mn.us> wrote:

> Hi,
>
> John K and I met today to discuss the draft of instructions for volunteers
> that would like to submit images. These images would go in each Objective
> section of Making Content Usable. For example, an image would be provided
> for the 3.5 Objective 5: Help Users to Maintain Focus.
>
> We have a sent a question to Rachael related to W3C policy about crediting
> the designs.
>
> We sent another question to Steve about acceptable file types and sizes.
>
> With this in mind, please review the following draft. Thank you, in
> advance, for taking time to review and provide feedback.
> Draft of Instructions for Volunteers
>
> The Cognitive and Learning Disabilities Accessibility Task Force
> <https://www.w3.org/WAI/GL/task-forces/coga/> needs help creating images
> for an upcoming publication. The images will show readers how website
> designs can improve access to websites. We need two images for each design
> concept used in our document.
>
> ·       Image 1: an example of a website that makes it difficult to use
> because it does not follow the design concept.
>
> ·       Image 2: an example of a website that is easier to use because it
> follows the design concept.
>
> In the Making Content Usable document <https://www.w3.org/TR/coga-usable/>
> design concepts are called Objectives.
>
> All images are to be original, and if selected, become property of the
> W3C. There will be no compensation provided. Selected artwork will credit
> the artist (this needs W3C specific legal language).
>
>
> Technical Information
>
> File types:
>
> File sizes:
>
> Please create images with the understanding that some of our readers may:
>
> ·       magnify the image to better view the details.
>
> ·       have difficulty perceiving color. They will either view the
> images as published, or they may use software to change the color schemes.
> Understanding the images cannot depend on the perception of color.
>
> ·       only use the alternative text for the image. Please design images
> that have a clear purpose. This will make it easier for authors to write
> the alternative text, and for individuals with cognitive disabilities to
> understand how it is related to its context.
> Ready to Help? If you would like to submit an image for consideration: 1.
> Contact (name, email address) for more information. 2.    We will send
> you the list of objectives, and links to examples of sites that meet or do
> not meet these objectives. 3.    Select one or more objectives, and
> create your designs. The deadline for submissions is (enter date). A
> committee will review the submissions and select images for publication.
> The week of (enter date) the committee will send acceptance emails.
>
>
>
>
>
> *Jennie Delisi, MA, CPWA*
>
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>
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