Presented at 2:00pm in Windsor on Thursday, November 21, 2019.
#29573Speaker(s)
- Kristi Elmore, Systems Analyst, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
- Robin Ertz, Professional Development IT Manager, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
- Chris Johnsen, Program Manager, Data Architect, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
- Rachel Tendall, Digital Designer/Assistant Brand Manager, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
- Ron Nelson, Document Accessibility Specialist, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
- John Robnett, Document Accessibility Specialist, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
Session Details
- Length of Session: 1-hr
- Format: Lecture
- Expertise Level: Beginner
- Type of session: General Conference
Summary
What is digital accessibility and what all does it entail? How do you begin making digital content accessible with few staff and fewer resources? How do you gain leadership buy-in and support??
Abstract
Digital Accessibility can seem like a monumental task to undertake. Where do you even begin?
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach staff asked that question nearly 2 years ago. This presentation will focus on the logistics of such a task in a large organization, the financial strategies, and the methods used to create buy-in and support from both leadership and staff. Lessons learned and impacts from a year of successful implementation will also be shared. Join us to learn steps that you can take home to start making incremental changes in your own organization.
Keypoints
- Logistics of implementing organization wide change
- Obtaining Leadership and staff buy-in
- Changing organizational culture
Disability Areas
All Areas
Topic Areas
Other, Uncategorized
Speaker Bio(s)
Kristi Elmore
Kristi has been with ISU Extension and Outreach IT for 4 years as a Systems Analyst. She supports, maintains, develops and designs websites for all of Extension and Outreach and has helped create lasting change in the organization through digital accessibility.
Robin Ertz
Robin is the Professional Development IT Manager at Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Robin is a strong believer in providing staff with opportunities to encourage growth and the resources they need to tackle new problems.
Chris Johnsen
Chris is the Program Manager and Data Architect for the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Store. Chris is a strong believer in taking the research based information at Iowa State University and providing access to ALL Iowans.
Rachel Tendall
Rachel is a Digital Designer and the Assistant Brand Manager at Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Rachel believes that accessible documents do not have to sacrifice visual appeal and strives to provide incredible products that are usable by the majority of potential users.
Ron Nelson
Ron is a Document Accessibility Specialist at Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Ron is committed to providing not only accessible content for users, but also an enjoyable user experience.
John Robnett
John is a Document Accessibility Specialist at Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. John is committed to providing not only accessible content for users, but also an enjoyable user experience. John enjoys training staff and providing them resources to create accessible documents.