Hello-
I would like to alert anyone living in the State of Washington, USA, to a
free one day conference on accessible web design that is open to anyone
interested in this issue. Enclosed is a flyer being sent out to State, City
and County entities as well as higher education staff, Boards and
Commissions. For registration information, contact Stepahnie Barron at
StephanieB@dop.wa.gov .
Cynthia D. Waddell
<<FW: Achieving Website Accessibility In State Government>>
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Cynthia D. Waddell
ADA Coordinator
City Manager Department
City of San Jose, CA USA
801 North First Street, Room 460
San Jose, CA 95110-1704
(408)277-4034
(408)971-0134 TTY
(408)277-3885 FAX
Forwarded message 1
> Achieving Website Accessibility
> In State Government
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> This one day conference will provide answers to the following
> questions:
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> * Why Should Websites Be Accessible?
> * What Is An Accessible Website?
> * What Is DIS Doing To Help?
> * How Do I Get Started?
> * Where Do I Go For Help?
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> Keynote Speaker - Cynthia Waddell, JD
> Ms. Waddell is nationally recognized as a pioneer in the field of
> Website Accessibility. While working as the ADA Coordinator for the City
> of San Jose, Ms. Waddell was instrumental in the City's efforts to
> establish standards for the development of accessible websites. Through
> her numerous published articles and presentations at national conferences
> and workshops Ms. Waddell has earned a reputation as a leader in the area
> of electronic accessibility.
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> Target Audience
> Information Systems Managers, WebMasters, Public Information
> Officers, ADA Coordinators, Interested State Employees
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> Course Information
> Title: Achieving Website Accessibility
> Course Code: 01-14-AD14
> Date: June 7, 1999
> Time: 8:30am to 3:30pm
> Cost: Free
> Location: L&I Auditorium
> Department of Labor and Industries
> 7273 Linderson Way, Tumwater
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> Registration
> To register, please contact your agency Training Manager or
> Registration Representative.
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> Presented By
> The Department of Information Services, Department of Personnel, and
> Department of Social and Health Services.
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> Reasonable Accommodation
> If you need a disability accommodation in order to participate,
> please call (360) 664-1944 (voice only) or (360) 438-3167 (TTY calls
> only).
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