Are you aware that the federal government has requirements for how you communicate? If you use video, it needs to be both captioned and audibly described. Is your documentation on the web? It needs to be accessible. But what does it mean to be accessible? What are the laws governing accessibility, and how do they relate to your profession? In this presentation, Paul Paire from Temple University will cover:
•An overview of accessibility and the related laws
•Specific accessibility laws as they relate to the technical communication field
•Items to address when making documents (Microsoft Word and Adobe PDF) and videos accessible
A presentation delivered at the Society for Technical Communication (STC) India chapter annual conference in 2004 at Chennai. It talks about the importance of accessibility in software and web-applications with a focus on technical writing or user documentation. It also takes into perspective the US laws such as Section 508.
This presentation will help you understand;
- What Web Accessibility is.
- How individuals engage with digital products.
- How to search for web accessibility-related materials
- Forms of disabilities with regards to web accessibility
- How people with disabilities use the web
- Why making the web accessible is important
- Stakeholders in the web accessibility concept
- How to make digital products accessible
Presenter: Positive Equator of positiveequator.com
Assistive Technology past present and futureDavid Banes
This is a presentation used to stimulate discussion around trends and looking ahead - it poses many questions about what enabling technology will mean within a generation
Accessibility is not a rare edge case, it is something that concerns all of us. This is an introduction to Web Accessibility for Web Developers, in context of the German BITV and the international WAI Guidelines (mostly WCAG 2.0). It should raise general awareness of accessibility for Web Development, and shows that accessibility is not an extreme hard to implement requirement, but a matter of care and common sense.
Are you aware that the federal government has requirements for how you communicate? If you use video, it needs to be both captioned and audibly described. Is your documentation on the web? It needs to be accessible. But what does it mean to be accessible? What are the laws governing accessibility, and how do they relate to your profession? In this presentation, Paul Paire from Temple University will cover:
•An overview of accessibility and the related laws
•Specific accessibility laws as they relate to the technical communication field
•Items to address when making documents (Microsoft Word and Adobe PDF) and videos accessible
A presentation delivered at the Society for Technical Communication (STC) India chapter annual conference in 2004 at Chennai. It talks about the importance of accessibility in software and web-applications with a focus on technical writing or user documentation. It also takes into perspective the US laws such as Section 508.
This presentation will help you understand;
- What Web Accessibility is.
- How individuals engage with digital products.
- How to search for web accessibility-related materials
- Forms of disabilities with regards to web accessibility
- How people with disabilities use the web
- Why making the web accessible is important
- Stakeholders in the web accessibility concept
- How to make digital products accessible
Presenter: Positive Equator of positiveequator.com
Assistive Technology past present and futureDavid Banes
This is a presentation used to stimulate discussion around trends and looking ahead - it poses many questions about what enabling technology will mean within a generation
Accessibility is not a rare edge case, it is something that concerns all of us. This is an introduction to Web Accessibility for Web Developers, in context of the German BITV and the international WAI Guidelines (mostly WCAG 2.0). It should raise general awareness of accessibility for Web Development, and shows that accessibility is not an extreme hard to implement requirement, but a matter of care and common sense.
Demystifying WCAG 2.0: An Intro to Web, Office, InDesign, & PDF Accessibility3Play Media
Web accessibility is a growing priority across industries, and in light of recent lawsuits, the threat of non-compliance in higher education is very real. However, bringing an entire organization up to accessibility standards can be daunting. In this webinar, David Berman, the #1 rated speaker on the topic of web accessibility standards as well as an international expert in the field, will provide you with strategies for meeting WCAG 2.0 standards in various design platforms.
David's presentation will focus on building accessibility into your design process, with tips for web, Office, InDesign, and PDF. David provides not only a deep understanding of web standards and requirements, but also a passion for accessibility. His enthusiastic and entertaining presentation style will give you a new perspective on the importance of web accessibility, and his expert approach to developing an accessible infrastructure will provide you with a roadmap of what needs to be done to meet your accessibility goals.
This webinar will cover:
- An overview of WCAG 2.0 guidelines and conformance levels
- Current legal requirements for web accessibility
- How WCAG 2.0 will impact the Section 508 refresh
- Why accessibility matters
- Tips for creating accessible PDFs and web content
- Accessibility tips for Office, Acrobat, and InDesign
ian Stewart, UK Sales Manager, BrowseAloud - PSFBuzz North East - Effective Social Networking and Web 2.0 Strategies for Local Authorities - a Public Sector Forums Conference, 7 July 2009, Newcastle.
Including Everyone: Web Accessibility 101Helena Zubkow
Shouldn’t the web be awesome for everyone? That's not always the case, but it could be.
Designed for developers, project managers, and directors alike, the goal of this session is to introduce everyone to the wonderful world of web accessibility. We'll cover the basic standards and regional expectations for accessibility, as well as the principles and concepts that make up the accessibility field. This session will touch on Section 508, WCAG 2.0 standards, and the financial viability of a web accessibility initiative in an industry where time is money.
This session is proposed as a conceptual prelude to our more developer-oriented accessibility session that is taking place at the Higher Ed Summit. Based on my experience as a web accessibility specialist from both the perspective of a project manager and a front-end developer, I'll share the knowledge I've gained with you to address the following important questions:
- What is web accessibility?
- Why does web accessibility matter to my users?
- Why does web accessibility matter for my company and clients?
- How will a web accessibility initiative affect my bottom line?
- How can I include web accessibility in my company's culture and work plans?
- What tools can I use to assess and improve accessibility in my projects?
- How can I help the web accessibility community?
We all get the WHO or we wouldn’t be here, same with the WHY. This presentation looks at WHAT, WHERE and HOW.
Accessibility is often a lot closer than you realise. Organisations rely on and invest heavily in technology, one of the options being considered in the mix may open up a whole new pool of resourcing options.
This presentation explores how an organisation can quickly and easily include accessibility in their organisational planning. Government departments started with accessible websites, now this is flowing onto NGOs while government departments focus on the next levels of digital accessibility.
When you know the right questions to ask, it isn’t that hard and there are some quick wins organisations can and should be implementing right now. Areas covered in this presentation include:
Technology – it is probably already on the hardware you are using!
Accessible documents – what are they and how can you produce them?
Outsourcing digital – what do you put in your brief?
Websites – internet and intranet – we all know content is king – who owns accessibility
Alternative media – video, social, webinars
Organisational accessibility – it’s not a box to tick, it’s a way of doing business - how do you embed this into an organisation?
Learn about the basics of web accessibility: what it is, who it affects, why it matters, and some of the fundamental things you ought to be doing in your pages to make them more accessible.
Demystifying WCAG 2.0: An Intro to Web, Office, InDesign, & PDF Accessibility3Play Media
Web accessibility is a growing priority across industries, and in light of recent lawsuits, the threat of non-compliance in higher education is very real. However, bringing an entire organization up to accessibility standards can be daunting. In this webinar, David Berman, the #1 rated speaker on the topic of web accessibility standards as well as an international expert in the field, will provide you with strategies for meeting WCAG 2.0 standards in various design platforms.
David's presentation will focus on building accessibility into your design process, with tips for web, Office, InDesign, and PDF. David provides not only a deep understanding of web standards and requirements, but also a passion for accessibility. His enthusiastic and entertaining presentation style will give you a new perspective on the importance of web accessibility, and his expert approach to developing an accessible infrastructure will provide you with a roadmap of what needs to be done to meet your accessibility goals.
This webinar will cover:
- An overview of WCAG 2.0 guidelines and conformance levels
- Current legal requirements for web accessibility
- How WCAG 2.0 will impact the Section 508 refresh
- Why accessibility matters
- Tips for creating accessible PDFs and web content
- Accessibility tips for Office, Acrobat, and InDesign
ian Stewart, UK Sales Manager, BrowseAloud - PSFBuzz North East - Effective Social Networking and Web 2.0 Strategies for Local Authorities - a Public Sector Forums Conference, 7 July 2009, Newcastle.
Including Everyone: Web Accessibility 101Helena Zubkow
Shouldn’t the web be awesome for everyone? That's not always the case, but it could be.
Designed for developers, project managers, and directors alike, the goal of this session is to introduce everyone to the wonderful world of web accessibility. We'll cover the basic standards and regional expectations for accessibility, as well as the principles and concepts that make up the accessibility field. This session will touch on Section 508, WCAG 2.0 standards, and the financial viability of a web accessibility initiative in an industry where time is money.
This session is proposed as a conceptual prelude to our more developer-oriented accessibility session that is taking place at the Higher Ed Summit. Based on my experience as a web accessibility specialist from both the perspective of a project manager and a front-end developer, I'll share the knowledge I've gained with you to address the following important questions:
- What is web accessibility?
- Why does web accessibility matter to my users?
- Why does web accessibility matter for my company and clients?
- How will a web accessibility initiative affect my bottom line?
- How can I include web accessibility in my company's culture and work plans?
- What tools can I use to assess and improve accessibility in my projects?
- How can I help the web accessibility community?
We all get the WHO or we wouldn’t be here, same with the WHY. This presentation looks at WHAT, WHERE and HOW.
Accessibility is often a lot closer than you realise. Organisations rely on and invest heavily in technology, one of the options being considered in the mix may open up a whole new pool of resourcing options.
This presentation explores how an organisation can quickly and easily include accessibility in their organisational planning. Government departments started with accessible websites, now this is flowing onto NGOs while government departments focus on the next levels of digital accessibility.
When you know the right questions to ask, it isn’t that hard and there are some quick wins organisations can and should be implementing right now. Areas covered in this presentation include:
Technology – it is probably already on the hardware you are using!
Accessible documents – what are they and how can you produce them?
Outsourcing digital – what do you put in your brief?
Websites – internet and intranet – we all know content is king – who owns accessibility
Alternative media – video, social, webinars
Organisational accessibility – it’s not a box to tick, it’s a way of doing business - how do you embed this into an organisation?
Learn about the basics of web accessibility: what it is, who it affects, why it matters, and some of the fundamental things you ought to be doing in your pages to make them more accessible.
Reduction of False Acceptance Rate Using Cross Validation for Fingerprint Rec...IJTET Journal
Abstract— In the field of biometric modality fingerprint is considered to be one of the most widely used method for individual identity. The fingerprint authentication is used in most application for security purpose. In the biometric systems, the input images are binarized and feature is extraction. The Minutiae matching in fingerprint identification is done by identifying the minutiae point of interest and their relationship. The validation testing in the proposed system using the method of K- fold cross validation by using two , a training set and test set of images to find the appropriate image that matches the input image ,increase the accuracy of recognition by reducing the false acceptance rate of the system.
Boosting new media accessibility - Scott HollierWeb Directions
This talk focuses on the efforts engaged by W3C and its members to promote and improve web standards and in particular HTML 5 with mechanisms to allow people with disabilities to access multimedia content, including audio and video.
Scott will present the current user experiences of accessibility and the challenges of getting uptake in government. This would include the take-up of W3C access standards within government, use of WCAG and ATAG by developers, the technical challenges of video-specific implementations of captioning and audio description, and ways in which such challenges can be better addressed through the involvement of Internet users.
Campus Commitment for Equal Access_Techshare India 2014BarrierBreak
Presented by Lokesh Mehra - Director -Education Advocacy, Microsoft India at Techshare India 2014
Microsoft is making a small contribution to young people with disabilities, by removing education barriers and promoting an inclusive learning environment that provides equal access to information technology.
Objectives of presentation and benefits for the audience:
• Indian education landscape
• Govt. of India - policies example HEPSN/TEPSE
• Current awareness of accessibility in educational institutions
• Leveraging technology for empowering accessibility amongst trainers and experts
• Gaming v/s Learning / influence on accessibility
Accessibility Overview - 508 and WCAG ComplianceFrank Walsh
This slideshare details approaches to build and validate complex web applications for accessibility and usability relative to Section 508 and WCAG standards.
SEO through Accessibility- How designing accessible websites leads to automat...Abhay Rautela
SEO through Accessibility- How designing accessible websites automatically optimizes them for search engines
I gave this presentation to the Sapient creative community at the New Delhi office in February 2007, where I was also creator and moderator of the Sapient Web Accessibility distribution list and accessibility wiki node.
What is accessible computing, How people with disabilities use digital services, Various accessibility standards and guidelines,Important laws,Web accessibility,Non HTML content accessibility, Why to invest in web accessibility, Key principles of web accessibility, Accessibility myths, Approaches for accessibility implementation
Understanding narrative text is more than simple information extraction on a sentence-by-sentence basis. To comprehend the true meaning of a narrative requires determining the connections between the sentences and the effect of one event on other events. This story understanding process can be greatly enhanced by the use of event descriptor templates that begin with the basic journalistic questions of who, what, when, where, why, and how but that go beyond these simple basics to address more complex relationships: role playing, context, impact, causality, and interests. Previously, representing story narratives as knowledge representations has required intensive manual effort on the part of trained knowledge engineers to correctly encode the contents of stories into a knowledge base (KB). For large volumes of text, this becomes impractical, limiting the usefulness of KB-based systems in question-answering. This paper describes a means of automating the narrative representation process by using event descriptor templates to elicit critical narrative information to be encoded in a knowledge based system.
Understanding narrative text is more than simple information extraction on a sentence-by-sentence basis. To comprehend the true meaning of a narrative requires determining the connections between the sentences and the effect of one event on other events. This story understanding process can be greatly enhanced by the use of event descriptor templates that begin with the basic journalistic questions of who, what, when, where, why, and how but that go beyond these simple basics to address more complex relationships: role playing, context, impact, causality, and interests. Previously, representing story narratives as knowledge representations has required intensive manual effort on the part of trained knowledge engineers to correctly encode the contents of stories into a knowledge base (KB). For large volumes of text, this becomes impractical, limiting the usefulness of KB-based systems in question-answering. This paper describes a means of automating the narrative representation process by using event descriptor templates to elicit critical narrative information to be encoded in a knowledge based system.
The AQUA Question Answering System uses two separate ontologically based systems in its operation. The first system, a knowledge-based information extraction system, derives the content from text documents (and queries) and converts them into an internal text meaning representation form (TMR). The second ontologically based system is the answer formulation unit, which maintains a separate ontology in a different form from the first. Answers produced by the answer formulation system are in Knowledge Interchange Format (KIF).
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Between Filth and Fortune- Urban Cattle Foraging Realities by Devi S Nair, An...Mansi Shah
This study examines cattle rearing in urban and rural settings, focusing on milk production and consumption. By exploring a case in Ahmedabad, it highlights the challenges and processes in dairy farming across different environments, emphasising the need for sustainable practices and the essential role of milk in daily consumption.
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Can AI do good? at 'offtheCanvas' India HCI preludeAlan Dix
Invited talk at 'offtheCanvas' IndiaHCI prelude, 29th June 2024.
https://www.alandix.com/academic/talks/offtheCanvas-IndiaHCI2024/
The world is being changed fundamentally by AI and we are constantly faced with newspaper headlines about its harmful effects. However, there is also the potential to both ameliorate theses harms and use the new abilities of AI to transform society for the good. Can you make the difference?
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In today's digital era, the dynamics of brand perception, consumer behavior, and profitability have been profoundly reshaped by the synergy of branding, social media, and website design. This research paper investigates the transformative power of these elements in influencing how individuals perceive brands and products and how this transformation can be harnessed to drive sales and profitability for businesses.
Through an exploration of brand psychology and consumer behavior, this study sheds light on the intricate ways in which effective branding strategies, strategic social media engagement, and user-centric website design contribute to altering consumers' perceptions. We delve into the principles that underlie successful brand transformations, examining how visual identity, messaging, and storytelling can captivate and resonate with target audiences.
Methodologically, this research employs a comprehensive approach, combining qualitative and quantitative analyses. Real-world case studies illustrate the impact of branding, social media campaigns, and website redesigns on consumer perception, sales figures, and profitability. We assess the various metrics, including brand awareness, customer engagement, conversion rates, and revenue growth, to measure the effectiveness of these strategies.
The results underscore the pivotal role of cohesive branding, social media influence, and website usability in shaping positive brand perceptions, influencing consumer decisions, and ultimately bolstering sales and profitability. This paper provides actionable insights and strategic recommendations for businesses seeking to leverage branding, social media, and website design as potent tools to enhance their market position and financial success.
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1. The Untapped Minority: Social, Economic, and
Service Implications Of Increasing the Use of
Accessible World 2.0 Technology
Pratik patel
President & CEO, Patel EZFire Enterprises LLC
pratikp1@gmail.com
ppatel@ezfire.net
718-928-5529
2. Presentation Overview
Stats on disabilities
Categories of disability and their interaction with IT
Accessibility benefits
More reasons for accessibility
4. Stats of Disabilities
North American Impact
World-wide population of people with disabilities: 650
million (2010)
U.S. population of people with disabilities: 60 Million
(2010)
Canadian population of people with disabilities: 4.5 million
(2006)
Combined population: approximately 10% of all people with
disabilities
5. Categories of Disabilities
About these categories
Blindness or visual impairment
Hearing disabilities
Motor disabilities
Learning and cognitive disabilities
6. IT Interactions: Blindness or Visual
Impairment
Text relayed via braille or audio
Require visual concepts to be turned into text
Sufficient color contrast and color combinations
Clutterless UI and layout
7. IT Interactions: Hearing
Disabilities
Sound, audio, and video
Transcripts or captioning
UI design and visual clues
8. IT Interactions: Motor Disabilities
Disabilities very
Usage characterized by alternative input methods
such as speech recognition, keyboards, and
pointing devices
Effortless navigation and UI
9. IT Interactions: Learning and
Cognitive Disabilities
Content is king
Well-written, simple content
Logical organization
Effortless navigation and UI
10. Other Benefits of Accessibility
Alternative text can be used by people who
are blind, or blind and deaf
turn off images to speed download
turn off images to lower bandwidth charges
Are search engine bots
11. Other Benefits of Accessibility
(Continued)
Transcripts for audio (podcasts, or videos) can be
used by
People who might not listen to the audio or watch
the video – deaf or hard of
hearing, busy, language, bandwidth, environment, …
More traffic to your info, e.g., SEO. Search engines
can index the transcript, but not the audio or video
12. More Reasons for Accessibility
United Nation’s Convention on the Rights of Persons
with Disabilities
Canadian Human Rights Act- Duty to Accommodate
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
(AODA) - Integrated
Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
Americans With Disabilities Act
13. A Few Suggestions on What to
Do
Include accessibility from the very beginning
Use authoring tools that support accessibility
Make WCAG 2.0 Level AA a requirement, including
when procuring websites
Include real users throughout development process
create culture of accessibility throughout the
organization
When updating, use current best practices
14. A Few Suggestions on What to Do (2)
Provide alternative text for images and other audio
and visual elements
Use tagged and structured PDF files
Make Flash objects fully accessible
Provide appropriate labels for other interactive
elements such as form fields
Ensure keyboard focus and activation
16. Resources
Règles pour l'accessibilité des contenus Web (WCAG) 2.0
(French)
http://www.w3.org/Translations/WCAG20-fr
AccessiBlogue
http://accessibiliteweb.com/accessiblogue/pratiques/acces
siblogue/
World Wide Web Consortium's Web Accessibility Initiative
http://www.w3c.org/wai
WebAIM: Web Accessibility In Mind
http://www.webaim.org
17. Resources (Continued)
Section 508 http://www.Section508.gov
Adobe Accessibility Resource Center
http://www.adobe.com/accessibility
Microsoft Accessibility training tools for IT
professionals http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-
us/windows/bb735024.aspx
Apple Accessibility
http://www.apple.com/accessibility
18. For More Information
Pratik Patel
President & CEO,
Patel EZFire Enterprises LLC
ppatel@ezfire.net
Mobile: 718-249-7019
Twitter: @ppatel
