Web Accessibility Day – September 22, 2009

The National Federation of the Blind and the Maryland Technology Assistance Program present Web Accessibility Day, September 22nd, 2009. The event will be held in Baltimore, MD.

The Maryland Technology Assistance Program and the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute team up on September 22nd to present a day-long, in-depth look at how to create accessible web content that complies with Federal and State regulations. The conference will feature:

  • Training in how to use web evaluation tools
  • Creating accessible PDF’s (portable document format)
  • How to liven up your website with graphical content and make it accessible
  • Side-by-side evaluations of web content creation and evaluation tools so participants can decide what works best for them
  • Opportunities to network with developers, vendors, web accessibility consultants and experts in non-visual access technology
  • Exhibitors will present their products during session breaks, and participants will have to oppotunity to learn more about their services

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Theo Mandel, Ph.D.

About Theo Mandel, Ph.D.

Theo Mandel, PhD, is an international expert in product user experience, usability strategy, user research, design, development, and usability testing. Dr. Mandel designs user-, technology- and business-based products, websites and software that meet client objectives and goals and enhance company brands, are successful and provide the appropriate user experience for customers.
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