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From: uniaccess-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <uniaccess-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> On
Behalf Of Mark Weiler
Sent: Monday, April 30, 2018 5:11 PM
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Subject: Free webinar: Making Library Computers and Browsers Automatically
Adapt to Users who have Trouble Using Them” Presented by Gregg Vanderheiden
“Making Library Computers and Browsers Automatically Adapt to Users who have
Trouble Using Them”
Presented by Gregg Vanderheiden (PhD), Professor in the College of Information
Studies at the University of Maryland.
When: May 17th at 1:30pm (EST)
Free
Register here<https://goo.gl/forms/RtiIji2U6lvLlGJJ2>
Abstract:
University and college libraries are trying to support students of all ages and
abilities including a surprisingly large number who have invisible cognitive,
language, and learning (CLL) disabilities. Although many think of accessibility
as just for people with disabilities, there are many strategies that can make
computers easier to use that are more subtle — and that can be useful to all
users. The goal is to allow anyone to sit down to any computer they encounter
and have the computer automatically be easier for them to use — in a way that
is seamless and discreet. This includes those with visible disabilities and
those that have trouble for any reason. New developments hold promise not only
for the development of better accessibility and usability strategies, but, as
importantly, ways to make it possible to have the features people need show up
instantly on any computer — in a way that does not add to librarian loads.
This presentation will discuss and demonstrate some of the new tools being
introduced to help make it easier to create and use solutions for this diverse
group.
Check out the video “Global Public Inclusive
Infrastructure<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUrfsupgtQU>” for a brief
overview of Gregg’s talk. Keep in mind Gregg will cover more on its use with
cognitive, language, and learning disabilities.
Biography:
Gregg Vanderheiden has worked in the area of technology and disability for over
45 years and has been pioneer in cross-disability access to ICT of all types.
His work can be found in Apple, Microsoft and IBM operating systems, phones,
Automated Postal Stations, Amtrak ticket machines, and airport terminals. He
co-chaired WCAG 1.0 and 2.0 working groups, and has worked with over 50
companies and government advisory & planning committees on issues of
accessibility. He received his Ph.D. in Technology in Communication
Rehabilitation and Child Development, an interdisciplinary degree between the
departments of Electrical Engineering, Communicative Disorders, Rehabilitation
Psychology & Special Education and Educational Psychology, from the University
of Wisconsin – Madison. For a more detailed biography on Dr. Vanderheiden,
please visit his staff biography page at the University of
Maryland<https://ischool.umd.edu/faculty-staff/gregg-vanderheiden>.
Registration
We recognize that this topic can seem overwhelming, and as such we will provide
registered attendees with a primer to introduce major concepts and issues of
WCAG 2.0.
Please register through the form available at Register for Global Accessibility
Awareness Day Webinar<https://goo.gl/forms/RtiIji2U6lvLlGJJ2>.
