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Jump to Video and SlidesNew Title II regulations will require all public websites (including public libraries) to be fully ADA accessible by April 2026 or 2027, depending on population service size. For more information on this rule, see Title II ADA Regulations for...
Alternative text (Alt+text or Alt Text) is a description of an image on your website that enables a screen reader to interpret visual information for those with no/low vision who are visiting your website. It also allows search engines to better find relevant results for internet searchers, and supplies written descriptions of images for those using slow internet connections or in case of a broken image link.
This tutorial covers principles of website accessibility, some of the tools available to evaluate your website, and basic changes and steps you can take to make sure your website is prepared for all visitors.
Jump to VideoNew Title II regulations will require all public websites (including public libraries) to be fully ADA accessible by April 2026 or 2027, depending on population service size. For more information on this rule, see Title II ADA Regulations for Websites and...
The U.S. Department of Justice – Civil Rights Division has released rules that will require all websites and mobile apps provided by public libraries to be fully ADA accessible by April 2027. Learn how that will affect your library website.
Adding alternative text (alt text) to images is a fundamental step in basic website accessibility. This session will cover 1) the purpose of alt text, 2) basics of formulating alt text, 3) how to apply alt text to images on documents and in the website CMS WordPress. Note: while this will specifically demonstrate the use of alt text on WordPress, the general principles will apply to most/all website content management systems.
The Website Accessibility Learning Group meets on the third Tuesday of the month, 11 AM - 12 PM.
This group will focus on learning about and determining specific steps LEANWI website library staff need to take to come into compliance with the new Title II (public entities) ADA requirements for accessibility of websites and mobile devices (https://www.ada.gov/resources/small-entity-compliance-guide/).
Regular meet-up for those with basic website skills who want to become more proficient and efficient at managing their website. Come prepared to log in to your website, share your screen, and ask your questions.
Regular meet-up for those with basic website skills who want to become more proficient and efficient at managing their website. Come prepared to log in to your website, share your screen, and ask your questions.
If you post any kind of "document" to your website - a PDF, Word document, Excel, PowerPoint, or the Google/OpenOffice alternatives - you will need to assure those documents are accessible to screen readers and assistive technologies. This session will cover 1) purpose of document accessibility, 2) basics principles, and 3) demonstration of some accessibility features for documents. Note: this is an evolving area as we work towards full website accessibility, and the session provides an introductory overview and practical examples.
11:00 am–12:00 pm, December 18, 2024 – Website 201
In-person website training interest survey
Contact
Erica Brewster Data and Technology Services Consultant Wisconsin Valley Library Service Brendan Tuckey LEANWI Technology Support Consultant LEANWI
websitehelp@librarieswin.org
Monthly Office Hours
2nd Mondays 1 – 2 PM – topic training 3rd Wednesdays 11 AM – 12 PM – open office hour 3rd Thursdays 1 – 2 PM – open office hour 3rd Thursdays 2-3 PM – topic training
Additional online and in-person trainings announced via email.
If you are not receiving office hour or other website emails, please email websitehelp@librarieswin.orgto be added to the distribution list.
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