Re: Draft of Instructions for Volunteers to create images

On 24/09/2020 07:53, Lisa Seeman wrote:
> Looks fantastic!

it does!

> On Wed, Sep 23, 2020 at 9:31 PM Delisi, Jennie (MNIT) 
> <jennie.delisi@state.mn.us <mailto: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.____
> 
>     __ __
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>     __ __
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>     *Jennie Delisi, MA, CPWA*____
> 
>     Accessibility Analyst | Office of Accessibility____
> 
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