Events Calendar
Virtual
May 24-25, 2023
10 a.m. to 3 p.m., each day
The California Community Colleges Accessibility Center has partnered with WebAIM to provide a two-day virtual training on web accessibility for web developers and designers. Topics include the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), a brief overview of relevant laws, user experience needs, accessibility best practices for different types of disabilities, mobile accessibility, forms, and ARIA. This intermediate-level training is primarily suited for web developers and web designers. A basic understanding of HTML is recommended along with familiarity with CSS and JavaScript.
Who Should Attend
Web developers, web designers, or anyone with HTML, CSS and JavaScript knowledge who is interested in gaining a deep understanding of web accessibility.
When
Wednesday, May 24 and Thursday, May 25. Each day, the training takes place via Zoom from 10am–3pm Pacific, with a one-hour break from 12pm to 1pm (8 total hours of training across 2 days).
Registration
https://webaim.org/training/online/ccc/webinar/developers
Accessibility Capability Maturity Model (ACMM)
Accessibility Capability Maturity Model (ACMM)
The CCC Accessibility Capability Maturity Model (ACMM) takes the broad concept of accessibility and breaks it down into achievable goals and milestones so colleges and districts can drive accessibility forward. The ACMM mitigates risk through iterative improvement and proactively addresses Office of Civil Rights (OCR) settlement requirements in a manageable timeline based on campus resources.
Learning Accessible Web Design
Learning Accessible Web Design
Headings, images, keyboard navigation, color contrast — these are just a few of the accessibility concepts and techniques to be aware of when creating accessible web content.
Accessibility Capability Maturity Model
Learn more about the ACMM and how it helps drive accessibility forward.
Training
Find online and in-person accessibility training opportunities for college staff and faculty.
Alternate Media Workflow
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About the CCC Accessibility Center
The CCC Accessibility Center proactively assesses the California community college system's web and information technology accessibility needs and offers services, guidance and technical assistance to help colleges in realizing an accessible technology environment. Diversity and inclusion are core values embraced by the California Community Colleges. Accessible websites and information technology positively impacts individuals with disabilities, offering greater opportunity for engagement and participation in pursuit of lifelong learning throughout California's community colleges.
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