Digital accessibility facilitates independence in information gathering for people with certain disabilities.  Title II of the ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, along with various state laws or policies provide multiple sources of binding authority for the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1 (WCAG 2.1). One or more of these laws may apply WCAG 2.1 to AALL member institutions. Title II state and local institutions in areas with populations of more than 50,000 people face a deadline of April 2026. AALL member institutions not bound by the various laws can still make voluntary choices that foster both inclusion and self-reliance.

Attendees may feel anxious about using technology or may be experienced information technology professionals. All can reach a comfort level allowing them to make a positive contribution to digital accessibility. This program will provide definitions, resources and tips to equip attendees with a few simple principles to determine their next steps, and build confidence with many highly complex testing criteria. Working together, digital accessibility is an achievable goal.

This webinar will include additional perspectives on how WCAG 2.1 will impact library types outside of academia.
 

TARGET AUDIENCE:

Anyone who has responsibility for making digital content accessible would benefit from this webinar.

TAKEAWAYS:

1. Attendees will be able to identify multiple potential sources of law and policy to determine how digital accessibility applies at their institutions.
2. Attendees will be able to discuss the Principles, Guidelines, and Success Criteria of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1 (WCAG 2.1).
3. Attendees will be able to locate multiple resources that can assist them in creating new digital content that is accessible or remediating existing inaccessible digital content to make it accessible.

SPEAKER:

• Ryan S. Overdorf, Robert H. McKinney School of Law Ruth Lilly Law Library

AALL BODY OF KNOWLEDGE DOMAINS: Information Management

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