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What You Need to Know About New AODA Regulations | 3Play Media
August 21, 2020 BY SAMANTHA SAULD Updated: August 24, 2020 On January 1, 2021, Canadians and accessibility enthusiasts will be celebrating more than just a new year; they’ll also be celebrating a new phase of the AODA. By the aforementioned date, all public websites and web content, including video content, posted after January 1, 2012, must meet WCAG 2.0 Level AA guidelines. Video Accessibility Checklist ➡️ What is the AODA?
Four Years Later, Harvard Must Provide Closed Captions
December 3, 2019 BY ELISA EDELBERG What started out as a class-action lawsuit back in 2015, the NAD v. Harvard has become a well-known example in the accessibility community. This lawsuit has set precedent for colleges and universities to be held accountable for providing captioning on their online video content.
Developing Accessibility Training Strategies in Higher Ed
Well-developed accessibility training programs aren’t easy to come by, especially at large organizations like universities that have a variety of roles and departments. Michigan State University (MSU) decided to take on the challenge of developing a strategic plan to change how they support and train their staff and faculty on digital accessibility. MSU set their focus on accessibility due to the broad, diverse student body they needed to reach.
Free Tools for Testing Website Accessibility
You don’t have to be an expert web designer to make your site accessible to users with disabilities. There are plenty of tools and resources to guide you through an inclusive web design process. Accessibility consultant David Berman presented some of these in the webinar 11½ Free Tools for Testing Website Accessibility. You can watch a full recording of the webinar below, or read on for an overview of his recommended testing tools.
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