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What an amazing feeling when I asked the audience at Accessing Higher Ground to raise their hands if they were a member of my PDF Accessibility Facebook group and a sea of hands shot into the air! My session was "6 Things a screen reader will catch that your checker can't." We had a great time. Chad Chelius, ADS and I taught a full day preconference lab called Accessibility for the absolute beginner. My other sessions included: 1. Understanding Accessible Color - WCAG and beyond. 2. Key principles for creating an interactive journey in a PDF document with infographics 3. 6 things your screen reader will catch that your checker can't This was my last session for the conference. I met so many amazing great people and I can't wait for next year! #AHG2024 #Accessibility #pdf #iaap

What an amazing time teaching the six-hour session at Accessing Higher Ground on Document Accessibility for the Absolute Beginner. So many great questions and comments from an engaging class. Can't wait for the rest of the conference to begin! #AHG2024 #Accessibility #A11y #chax

🎥 Accessibility in video content is evolving (slowly)! A recent blog post by Scribely's Emma Kate Lauf sheds light on a critical yet often overlooked accessibility feature: adding alternative audio tracks to videos. Blog post: https://lnkd.in/gtj6r_Hm This capability allows for multiple narratives, language options, and more immersive experiences for all viewers, including those with visual impairments. Platforms like YouTube and Vimeo have made significant strides in captioning videos and providing transcripts for more accessible content, but there’s still a lot of potential to unlock. Scribely’s article highlights how alternative audio tracks can expand a video’s reach and inclusivity. Imagine a single video that can serve multiple audiences, each experiencing tailored audio tracks that meet their unique needs—an incredible opportunity for content creators! If you're looking to make your videos more accessible and inclusive, consider exploring how alternative audio tracks can elevate your content. Scribely's insights offer practical tips and thoughtful considerations for taking accessibility to the next level, helping us create a more inclusive digital space. Check out the full article to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gtj6r_Hm Caroline Desrosiers (CPACC) #Accessibility #InclusiveContent #AltAudio #ContentCreators #a11y

All 3 of my LABS at this year's Adobe MAX conference are sold out! 300 people apparently are really interested in document accessibility in Adobe #InDesign. If you're heading to MAX this year, I'm looking forward to seeing you and thanks to everyone who signed up for my LABS! #a11y #InDesign #adobemax

For all the people attending my Adobe InDesign to PDF preconference lab at #AdobeMAX2024: InDesign to PDF: Unlocking Accessibility [P6807] You will get chance to have one of just a few Chax-ified Shirts I made! If you are a TA for me, yours is already set! There are still a few seats left! https://lnkd.in/eNdtsBVx #Adobe #InDesign #InclusiveDesign #A11y #training #AdobeMAX

We’re just a week away from the essential HOW-TO event for design professionals who need to master accessibility—the 5th annual Design + Accessibility Summit—being held online October 8–11 by CreativePro Network, Inc. Chad Chelius, ADS andd I were honored to be asked by David Blatner to create the lineup of speakers for this year's Summit. They are an amazing group of leading voices in the accessibility space! As a designer, ensuring #accessibility is no longer optional—it’s essential. Think of the many who encounter daily barriers due to inaccessible content. By designing inclusively, you’re not only adhering to the law but genuinely connecting with an audience often overlooked. What You’ll Learn: Day 1: Tue, Oct 7 • Implementing Accessibility Programs • Demystifying PDF Accessibility in Acrobat • Crafting Effective Alt Text • Accessible Color • Third-Party Accessibility Tools • Accessible Audio and Video Day 2: Wed, Oct 8 • Building a Culture of Accessibility • From Word to Accessible PDF • New Accessibility Features in Microsoft 365 • Decoding WCAG • Accessibility in InDesign • Navigating Screen Reader Experiences Day 3: Thu, Oct 9 • Design for Your Neurodiverse Audience • Designing Accessible Graphics in Illustrator • Accessible PowerPoint • Advanced Accessibility Techniques in InDesign • Perfecting Accessibility with Acrobat • Harnessing Screen Readers for Accessibility Validation Day 4: Fri, Oct 10 • Ensuring Accessibility in Recruitment and Hiring Practices • Advanced Techniques: Tagging vs. Alt Text • Inclusive and Accessible Content Best Practices • Making Accessible PDF Forms in InDesign • Web Accessibility Essentials • Social Media + Accessibility Registration includes on-demand access to session and Q&A recordings, speaker handouts, and downloadable resources for a year for the days your pass covers, so you can keep learning long after the event ends. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to create documents that are accessible to everyone. Register: https://lnkd.in/gWCGZXv7 #inclusiveDesign #adobe #CreativePro #PDF #A11y #Training

OZeWAI’s upcoming Ask the Professionals event will take place on Friday 27. Do you have accessibility questions you have been dying to ask? Join me TODAY!!! September at 11 AM AEST (UTC+10) moderated by Brigitta Norton. Attendees will be able to ask questions of our panel of experts, who will discuss the topic of accessibility training and courses. This month, the panellists are Dax Castro, ADS Castro (Chax Training and Consulting), Gian Wild (AccessibilityOz) and Russ Weakley (Intopia). Register now via Humanitix: https://lnkd.in/gCNWnftU #accessibility #A11y #InclusiveDesign #PDF #Adobe

I'm really excited to be speaking at the CreativePro Design + Accessibility summit this year. This is an online event and takes place October 8-11, 2024. If you work in the accessibility field especially as a creative, this event is the most comprehensive that you'll find! Tons of amazing speakers will be there and we can't wait to see you all there (virtually)! There will be plenty of time for meet-ups and there's Q&A after every session where you can ask more questions and dive deeper into the topics. Each session contains a handout that we've put together for you to help make the learning process a bit easier and to give you information to reference later on. So what are you waiting for? Sign up today at https://lnkd.in/ebTj_scu and use discount code JOINUS for $100 off registration. See you there!

I'll be speaking at Adobe MAX this year October 14-16 in Miami, FL. I'll be presenting on Creating Accessible PDF Files using Adobe InDesign. I hope to see you there! #a11y #accessibility #PDF #training #ADA #Compliance

Do you want to attend the CreativePro Network, Inc. Design + Accessibility Summit but aren't sure what it will be like? Well now is your chance to get a free sneak peek! I will be holding a free webinar from one of my sessions - Accessible Infographics. Join me August 27th online and literally experience a single session from what will be an amazing 4 days of accessibility packed with speakers from around the world! https://lnkd.in/gwVrujtS #Adobe #InDesign #InclusiveDesign #A11y #PDF #NVDA