Free Software Accessibility Classes in Support of Section 508!

>From: 508 <508@highway1.org>
>To: accessiblesystems@yahoo.com, Alex_Koudry@ed.gov, brucer@corel.com,
>        bsahlberg@futureforms.com, cannon@access-board.gov,
>        capozzi@access-board.gov, davebo@microsoft.com,
>        Derek.Shields@tma.osd.mil, dmclark@cast.org, Don_Barrett@ed.gov,
>        dondillin@yahoo.com, einsofcom@earthlink.net, empower@smart.net,
>        Ericd@hj.com, gareth@dolphinusa.com, ggiles01@email.usps.gov,
>        giles_genia@prc.com, gloria_r._parker@hud.gov, harrisam@erols.com,
>        jbrewer@w3.org, Jennifer_Mechem@ed.gov, Jjl@mcvpr.com,
>        jmason@aisquared.com, jmazrui@fcc.gov, Joe_Tozzi@ed.gov,
>        "Jonni Burnham (E-mail)"
>	 <jonni.burnham@tasc.gov>,
>        Julie_Blamphin@ed.gov, kathy@artictech.com, KBERGER@email.usps.gov,
>        Kim_Parker@ed.gov, Larry_Goldberg@wgbh.org, lisaruff@microsoft.com,
>        lynnjahns@hotmail.com, mark_loeffler@ed.gov, Mark_McKay@ed.gov,
>        markl@bartsite.com, martin.kwapinski@gsa.gov,
mary.l.mobley@usdoj.gov,
>        mary@bartsite.com, mcharness@velaw.com, Ralph_Todd@ed.gov,
>        rbrink@microsoft.com, robin.deykes@usdoj.com, ron.kelly@gsa.gov,
>        Ron_Luycx@ed.gov, simpson-jennifer@pcepd.gov, st.martin@erols.com,
>        susan.turnbull@gsa.gov, Sylvia_A_Just@ed.gov, symetcorp@hotmail.com,
>        taddg@Exchange.Microsoft.com, tari@einsofcommunications.com,
>        tcurtin@ex-pressnet.com, Thomas_Kelley@ed.gov, tobias@inclusive.com,
>        trsilver@clark.net, wakefield@access-board.gov
>Subject: Free Software Accessibility Classes in Support of Section 508!
>Date: Wed, 24 Jan 2001 09:45:24 -0500
>X-Mailer: Internet Mail Service (5.5.2650.21)
>
>		*** Unlocking the Possibilities: Accessibility in the
>Government ***
>
>		Free classes Exploring Software Accessibility in support of
>Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
>
>		Currently nearly 200,000 federal employees are considered
>legally disabled.  Therefore, as part of the Workforce Investment Act of
>1998, Congress re-authorized Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act,
>strengthening it by establishing accessibility standards.  Section 508
>requires federal agencies to procure, maintain, and develop electronic and
>information technology that is accessible to all.
>
>		Highway 1, in collaboration with Accessibility Systems Inc.
>and underwritten by the Microsoft Corporation, presents "Unlocking the
>Possibilities: Accessibility in the Government."  Recognizing the importance
>of bringing accessible technology to all employees, these partners joined to
>develop three courses to assist government agencies, as well as contractors
>providing electronic and information technology for these agencies.  These
>classes are being offered free of charge.
>
>		*** Introduction to Software Accessibility ****
>		Presenting general knowledge of software accessibility, this
>4-hour course introduces Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, exploring
>the barriers faced by people with disabilities when using client software
>and introduces the general requirements to ensure accessible software.  
>		Offered: February 27
>
>		*** Understanding Software Accessibility ***
>		This 8-hour course provides participants with a thorough
>understanding of software accessibility at a technical level.  Participants
>will identify barriers faced by people with disabilities when using client
>software, explore technical requirements for accessibility, gain hands on
>experience with assistive technology and software compatibility, learn
>general testing techniques, and participate in software accessibility case
>studies.
>		Offered: February 28
>
>
>		*** For registration of the courses and more information ***
>		http://208.231.1.124/class/courses.asp
>
>		*** Where ***
>		Highway 1
>		601 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
>		North Building, Suite 250
>		Washington, DC 20004-2601
>		Tel:  202-628-3900
>		TTY: 202-628-8226
>		Fax:  202-628-3922
>		E-Mail:  508@highway1.org <mailto:508@highway1.org>
>
>
>
>
>
>
-- 
Judy Brewer    jbrewer@w3.org    +1.617.258.9741    http://www.w3.org/WAI
Director, Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) International Program Office
World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)
MIT/LCS Room NE43-355, 200 Technology Square, Cambridge, MA,  02139,  USA

Received on Wednesday, 24 January 2001 17:49:31 UTC