WGBH-Shapiro Family Foundation Media Access Workshops
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• Web Accessibility for Small Non-profit Organizations - Basic Level
  This session provided information on how to identify and repair most accessibility-related errors on Web sites. Participants learned how to address common problems such as inaccessible images, data tables, forms and structure. Download the materials from Web Accessibility for Small Non-profit Organizations - Basic Level.
• Web Accessibility for Small Non-profit Organizations - Advanced level
  This session was aimed at those who are already familiar with the basics of Web accessibility. Multimedia, JavaScript and Flash were addressed, and NCAM staff offered development strategies and resources. Download the materials from Web Accessibility for Small Non-profit Organizations - Advanced Level.
• Advocacy Makes It Happen, Part 1: Access to Consumer Equipment
  People with disabilities, parents, teachers and advocates are often the first source of information on assistive technology for a range of professionals-- everyone from engineers working on the latest video-on-demand technology to the local clerk at the neighborhood electronics store. This session briefed participants on the latest consumer technology, what is currently accessible and what can be improved, and what steps must be taken to make access a reality. Download the materials from Advocacy Makes It Happen, Part 1: Access to Consumer Equipment.
• Advocacy Makes It Happen, Part 2: Access to TV and Movies
  Consumers and advocates are often at a loss as to how to increase the amount of accessible content offered by local providers. This session helped fill in those blanks, offered lists of media content providers (studios, stations, educational publishers, etc.), resources, sample materials to jump-start efforts, and models of effective coalition-building around the country that can be replicated with success here in Boston. Download the materials from Advocacy Makes It Happen, Part 2: Access to TV and Movies.
• Access to Educational Media
  This session explained how federal and state requirements affect educational media, and shared tips and techniques for requesting or making on-line learning materials, CD-ROMs, DVDs, electronic textbooks and other classroom media accessible. Participants also learned about the new format that textbook publishers must follow, the National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard (NIMAS). Download the materials from Access to Educational Media.