{"id":6635,"date":"2019-02-14T11:52:59","date_gmt":"2019-02-14T11:52:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.tees.ac.uk\/lteonline\/?p=6635"},"modified":"2019-02-14T12:01:44","modified_gmt":"2019-02-14T12:01:44","slug":"digital-accessibility-workshop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.tees.ac.uk\/lteonline\/2019\/02\/14\/digital-accessibility-workshop\/","title":{"rendered":"Improving Digital Accessibility and the new EU Directive\u00a0workshop"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know about the new EU directives on digital accessibility? To find out more take a look at the guidance\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/accessibility-requirements-for-public-sector-websites-and-apps\">accessibility requirements for public sector websites<\/a>. The guidance covers how to make your public sector website or mobile app more inclusive and meet accessibility standards.<\/p>\n<p class=\"layout-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.tees.ac.uk\/lteonline\/2019\/02\/14\/digital-accessibility-workshop\/nadp-logo\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6639\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6639 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.tees.ac.uk\/lteonline\/files\/2019\/02\/nadp-logo.png\" alt=\"NADP logo\" width=\"197\" height=\"50\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"layout-wrapper\">NADP is the Professional Association for disability and inclusivity practitioners in further and higher education.\u00a0 In association with Dr Abi James NADP are offering training events on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nadp-uk.org\/conferences\/spring-training-events-2019-improving-digital-accessibility\/\">Improving Digital Accessibility &amp; the new EU Directive<\/a>\u00a0during March 2019.<\/p>\n<h6 class=\"layout-wrapper\"><strong>What you will gain from the workshop<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p class=\"layout-wrapper\">Accessibility means more than putting materials online and it\u2019s important that they work for everyone. Accessibility is not just about technical standards and checks. \u00a0It also means making your content and online resources clear and simple enough so that most people can use it without needing to adapt it, while supporting those who do. Making digital learning material accessible also supports inclusive teaching and learning and help students learn independently.<\/p>\n<p class=\"layout-wrapper\">In her workshop delegates will be introduced to guidelines, techniques and regulations for improving digital accessibility.\u00a0Delegates will also get the opportunities to learn some basic accessibility techniques that can be shared with colleagues.<\/p>\n<h6 class=\"layout-wrapper\"><strong>The facilitator<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p class=\"layout-wrapper\"><strong>Dr Abi James<\/strong> is a digital accessibility consultant and researcher with over 15 years\u2019 experience in the assistive technology and accessibility field. She works with HE institutions and organisations to improve their digital accessibility and inclusive practice.<\/p>\n<p>The workshop will be held in <strong>Manchester on March 22nd<\/strong> closing date for bookings is midnight on Friday 8th March 2019.\u00a0\u00a0<strong>Bookings are now open!<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nadp-uk.org\/conferences\/spring-training-events-2019-improving-digital-accessibility\/book-a-place-at-the-improving-digital-accessibility-workshop\/\">Please book here.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know about the new EU directives on digital accessibility? In association with Dr Abi James NADP are offering training events on\u00a0Improving Digital Accessibility &#038; the new EU Directive\u00a0during March 2019. 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