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* Alex Wermer-Colan, Temple University (2020— ) | * Alex Wermer-Colan, Temple University (2020— ) | ||
* Adele Fitzgerald, St. Joseph's College, New York (June 2021– ) | * Adele Fitzgerald, St. Joseph's College, New York (June 2021– ) | ||
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* 2021-10-12 Discussed the article [https://jitp.commons.gc.cuny.edu/barriers-to-supporting-accessible-vr-in-academic-libraries/ “Barriers to Supporting Accessible VR in Academic Libraries”] by Jasmine Clark and Zack Lischer-Katz, The Journal of Interactive Technology & Pedagogy (20 May 2020)) | * 2021-10-12 Discussed the article [https://jitp.commons.gc.cuny.edu/barriers-to-supporting-accessible-vr-in-academic-libraries/ “Barriers to Supporting Accessible VR in Academic Libraries”] by Jasmine Clark and Zack Lischer-Katz, The Journal of Interactive Technology & Pedagogy (20 May 2020)) | ||
* 2021-07-08: Discussion -- Reflecting on the Pandemic's Effects on Digital Accessibility | * 2021-07-08: Discussion -- Reflecting on the Pandemic's Effects on Digital Accessibility | ||
* 2021-04-29: Penniphurr Stevenson (she/her) led an informal learning session on using MARC to enhance records for accessibility | * 2021-04-29: Penniphurr Stevenson (she/her) led an informal learning session on using MARC to enhance records for accessibility [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1s7WJ-mmCCiVTVzfrIpgbzOJteG-HJKBwVkprUGnd_vE/edit?usp=sharing Resources (Google doc)] | ||
* 2021-03-19: Abigail Sachs (she/her) led a discussion of ableism in the LIS field. | * 2021-03-19: Abigail Sachs (she/her) led a discussion of ableism in the LIS field. [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x0UGUfKk6lWKm9uBllahVG9x3Lg4w3pxIzBBONwWIIs/edit?usp=sharing Resources (Google doc)] | ||
* 2021-02-25: Demonstration of JAWS by Mark Weiler (sighted, JAWS certified librarian) and Daniella Levy-Pinto, a JAWS user for more than two decades in academic and professional settings. She is the projects coordinator for the National Network for Library Service (NNELS) | * 2021-02-25: Demonstration of JAWS by Mark Weiler (sighted, JAWS certified librarian) and Daniella Levy-Pinto, a JAWS user for more than two decades in academic and professional settings. She is the projects coordinator for the National Network for Library Service (NNELS) | ||
* 2021-01-27: Discussed the article "Teleconference Accessibility and Guidelines for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Users" by Raja S. Kushalnagar and Christian Vogler - [https://doi.org/10.1145/3373625.3417299 https://doi.org/10.1145/3373625.3417299] - Discussion facilitator was Adele Fitzgerald | * 2021-01-27: Discussed the article "Teleconference Accessibility and Guidelines for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Users" by Raja S. Kushalnagar and Christian Vogler - [https://doi.org/10.1145/3373625.3417299 https://doi.org/10.1145/3373625.3417299] - Discussion facilitator was Adele Fitzgerald | ||
* 2020-10-12: * [[Inclusive Design and Accessible Exhibits: Some Guidance for Libraries, Galleries, and Museums]] -- webinar by Sina Bahram -- [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pV-V3pttNDM YouTube recording] | |||
* Back to [[Digital Accessibility Group|main Digital Accessibility Group page]] | * Back to [[Digital Accessibility Group|main Digital Accessibility Group page]] | ||
Revision as of 15:59, 3 November 2021
The Advocacy and Continuing Education subgroup will focus on providing resources, tools, and skills necessary for librarians, archivists, records managers, and other GLAM professionals to advocate for, as well as support accessibility within their organizations. This group will share information pertaining to:
- Guidelines for web accessibility, such as WCAG 2.x
- Responding to existing and emerging barriers faced by disabled persons
- Advocacy and Outreach work
- Forum Preparation
- Ethical Use of open source products, including assistive technologies
- Other areas as determined by the group
Group Facilitators
- Alex Wermer-Colan, Temple University (2020— )
- Adele Fitzgerald, St. Joseph's College, New York (June 2021– )
- Mark Weiler, Wilfrid Laurier University (2020–May 2021)
Previous Events
- 2021-10-12 Discussed the article “Barriers to Supporting Accessible VR in Academic Libraries” by Jasmine Clark and Zack Lischer-Katz, The Journal of Interactive Technology & Pedagogy (20 May 2020))
- 2021-07-08: Discussion -- Reflecting on the Pandemic's Effects on Digital Accessibility
- 2021-04-29: Penniphurr Stevenson (she/her) led an informal learning session on using MARC to enhance records for accessibility Resources (Google doc)
- 2021-03-19: Abigail Sachs (she/her) led a discussion of ableism in the LIS field. Resources (Google doc)
- 2021-02-25: Demonstration of JAWS by Mark Weiler (sighted, JAWS certified librarian) and Daniella Levy-Pinto, a JAWS user for more than two decades in academic and professional settings. She is the projects coordinator for the National Network for Library Service (NNELS)
- 2021-01-27: Discussed the article "Teleconference Accessibility and Guidelines for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Users" by Raja S. Kushalnagar and Christian Vogler - https://doi.org/10.1145/3373625.3417299 - Discussion facilitator was Adele Fitzgerald
- 2020-10-12: * Inclusive Design and Accessible Exhibits: Some Guidance for Libraries, Galleries, and Museums -- webinar by Sina Bahram -- YouTube recording