Unlocking the Power of Accessibility: Annual Interagency Accessibility Forum
Join us at the Annual Interagency Accessibility Forum to explore the UniDescription Project and its goal of audio-describing the world through innovative approaches. Discover the UniD platform, partnership details, project goals, and the three key parts of UniD to enhance accessibility for all. Engage with session panelists and learn about the iterative and collaborative approach towards effective communication. Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the world of accessibility and make a difference!
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Click to edit Master title style Annual Interagency Accessibility Forum Unlocking the Power of Accessibility Click to edit Subtitle October 11-13, 2022 The UniDescription Project Audio Describing the World, One Brochure at a Time
Session Panelists Michele Hartley: Media Accessibility Coordinator, Harpers Ferry Center, NPS Dr. Brett Oppegaard: Associate Professor, University of Hawaii, School of Communication and Information Pat Sheehan, Chief: Section 508 Office, Section 508 Program Manager, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs IAAF 2022 / General Services Administration / National Institutes of Health / Federal CIO Council 2
Session Goals Introduce UniDescription Demonstrate the UniD platform and its resources Learn about the iterative, collaborative approach Format: Presentation, Demo, Conversation, Q&A IAAF 2022 / General Services Administration / National Institutes of Health / Federal CIO Council 3
UniDescription (aka UniD) Project Goals Audio describe NPS park brochures (Other organizations and static media included too) Conduct and apply research to ensure effective communication IAAF 2022 / General Services Administration / National Institutes of Health / Federal CIO Council 4
UniD Details Partnership project Primarily NPS/UH, ACB and others Approach: Research, collaborate, work, learn, do, play Grant funded and volunteer supported NPS, Google, NEH, NEA (In-kind: NPS/UH) Project start: 2014 165 brochures audio described to date IAAF 2022 / General Services Administration / National Institutes of Health / Federal CIO Council 5
The Three Parts of UniD Information Content Delivery Development Mobile app Collect/Disseminate Tools/Training/Writing UniD Website Research Editing Software Organizations websites Resources Hackathon-Style Workshopping Asynchronous Learning Descriptathon platform IAAF 2022 / General Services Administration / National Institutes of Health / Federal CIO Council 6
Lets Tour and Talk! www.unidescription.org IAAF 2022 / General Services Administration / National Institutes of Health / Federal CIO Council 7
Questions and Feedback IAAF 2022 / General Services Administration / National Institutes of Health / Federal CIO Council 8
