- From: Cindy Sue Causey <butterflybytes@gmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 18 Sep 2008 17:59:29 -0400
- To: "My Extended Family" <ButterflyBytes@gmail.com>
FYI.. LONG, but didn't want to accidentally snip important attendance details.. Also :: Noticed they mention videoconferencing and say there are limited positions available for that alternative.. If anyone attends, I would LOVE to hear how it went.. Peace and best wishes from North Georgia.. Cindy Sue - :: - Celebrating Olmstead * June 22, 1999 www.Delicious.com/SilkWhispers/ www.ButterflyBytes.com Georgia Voices That Count, 2005 Talking Rock, GA, USA ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Anderson, Sarika, CTR, OASD(HA)/TMA" <sarika.anderson.ctr@tma.osd.mil> Date: Thu, 18 Sep 2008 14:01:01 -0400 Subject: Section 508 Training Events CAP would like to remind you about the following Section 508 Events: When: Friday September 26, 2008; 9AM to 4PM Where: U.S. Census Bureau Conference Center 4600 Silver Hill Road, Suitland, MD 20746 Conveniently located at the Suitland Metro Station on the Green Line. Driving directions are at: http://www.census.gov/main/www/cbmaps.html Why: This is an event organized by the U.S. Access Board as part of our commitment to provide training and technical assistance on Section 508. Who is invited: This is open to everyone: federal employees, contractors, industry, advocacy organizations and consumers. Cost: The training is provided free of charge. However, you are responsible for paying for your lunch and refreshments, available at the cafeteria within the building. Remember to bring your own pen and paper or note taking technology. What can I expect? The training will devote several hours in the morning to review many of the specific Section 508 Standards. The afternoon will address testing, e-learning, agency implementation, the 504-508 connection, and other issues. There will be several Q&A periods to encourage discussion. The trainers will represent multiple federal agencies and departments. Audio visual presentations will be used and will be available in electronic form upon request afterwards. We are not planning to provide handouts. Accommodations: Interpreting and CART services will be provided. Requests for other accommodations should be made to the Census Bureau Disability Program Office as soon as possible. Disability Program Office staff can be reached at 301-763-4060, or via e-mail, hrd.disability.program@census.gov. Videoconferencing: The event will be broadcast to other locations throughout the country; however, there are restrictions on the number of connections available. Anyone interested in participating via videoconference should provide their contact information, including ISDN#, to the Census Bureau Disability Program Office, hrd.disability.program@census.gov, at least one week prior to the event. Registration: There is space for over 300 people in the room. Advance registration is requested to help prevent going over that number. Please preregister by sending an email stating the names of the people coming and the organization with whom they are associated to David Baquis: baquis@access-board.gov or you may call me with questions: 202-272-0013. People who provide their email addresses will receive an advance agenda. IDEAS 2008 IDEAS 2008 - The Interagency Disability Educational Awareness Showcase (IDEAS) is GSA's premier event focused on partnering industry and education with government to meet the requirements under Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. Year after year, attendees of IDEAS gain skill sets through Section 508 focused agendas on issues such as electronic and information technology accessibility, 508 law and standards, website standards compliance, acquisitions, market research for accessible product and services, and more. You'll learn practical, real-world solutions and best practices that can be implemented today, to make a difference in your agency's operation and bottom line. Attendees will learn: * Updates on Section 508 policy and standards * Valuable insight from government experts * The latest assistive technology solutions and products from leading exhibitors in the field * How to boost compliance within your agency or organization * Expert advice, lessons learned and more by attending free education sessions You'll also network with government peers and leaders from the public sector as well as have the opportunity to examine best practices as experts in Section 508 implementation and compliance share their experience. Web 2.0 and Section 508 This session will be an interactive discussion that will raise issues related to accessibility and Web 2.0 technology that your agency may want to use. Some of the Web 2.0 technologies that will be discussed include: * Blogs * Wikis * RSS * Web conferencing * Bookmarking sites * Multi-media Speakers: Kol Peterson - Program Analyst, EPA Amanda Babcock - Section 508 Coordinator, EPA Alex Koudry - Deputy Director, IT Accessibility & Workforce Division, GSA Registration is FREE, but space is limited, so register today <http://www.1105info.com/t.do?id=1588993:3386143> and reserve your place at IDEAS 2008 or visit our www.IDEAS508.com <http://www.1105info.com/t.do?id=1588994:3386143> or call 800-746-0099 for more information. Register Now <http://www.1105info.com/t.do?id=1588995:3386143> or call 800-746-0099 Your FREE registration includes admission to: * All Education Sessions * All Keynotes * All Networking Events * Technology Exhibit Showcase Don't miss this practical, hands-on educational conference and technology showcase on Section 508! Sarika Anderson Communications and Customer Service Representative TEL 703-681-5538 FAX 703-681-9075 Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program (CAP) visit us online at www.tricare.mil/cap
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