#30746
Speaker(s)
- Shadi Abou-Zahra, Accessibility Strategy and Technology Specialist, W3C/WAI
Session Details
- Length of Session: 1-hr
- Format: Lecture
- Expertise Level: Beginner
- Type of session: General Conference
Summary
Explore WAI resources developed to support the implementation of web accessibility strategy across enterprises of a sizes. We will present tools, tutorials, videos, and methodologies developed to help you build an accessibility program customized to your needs.
Abstract
The Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) of the W3C develops web accessibility guidelines like WCAG, ATAG, UAAG, ARIA and such. But wait, there's more - much more! WAI also supports implementation of these guidelines through resources like tutorials, user guides, perspective videos, evaluation methodology, strategic planning tools, and others still in development. Join staff and working group co-chair for this session to learn more about these freely available resources and how they can be put to work for you - whatever your role in building a web accessibility program at your school or institution.
Keypoints
- WAI has a wealth of resources - how to find and use what is here.
- What to expect from WAI in the next year.
- How to get incvolved with WAI and provie input for what resources would be most helpful.
Disability Areas
All Areas
Topic Areas
Accessible Course Design, Administrative/Campus Policy, Uncategorized, Web/Media/App Access
Speaker Bio(s)
Shadi Abou-Zahra
Shadi Abou-Zahra works with the W3C Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) as the Accessibility Strategy and Technology Specialist. He coordinates accessibility priorities in the W3C Strategy team, as well as international promotion, coordination, and harmonization of web accessibility standards. Shadi also maintains WAI liaisons with key stakeholders including disability, research, and standards organizations, as well as coordinates WAI outreach in Europe, accessibility evaluation techniques, and European-funded projects on accessibility.