"The power of the Web is in its universality. Access by everyone regardless of disability is an essential aspect.” Sir Tim Berners-Lee, inventor of the World Wide Web and Director of World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).
Event Start:
Tue 03 Aug 09:00 AM AWST
Event Finish:
Tue 03 Aug 12:00 PM AWST
Registration End Date: Tue 03 Aug 07:00 AM
<p><img alt="User-added image" src="https://id.acs.org.au/servlet/servlet.ImageServer?id=0150o00000HSJ8Z&oid=00D90000000o5NE&lastMod=1618541844000"></img><br><br><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;"><b>IMPORTANT NOTICE: </b>PLEASE DO NOT REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT IF YOU DO NOT LIVE IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA</span></span><br><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">This is an in-person event to be held in Perth, Western Australia. </span></span><br><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">It will <b><u>NOT</u></b> be available online.</span></span><br>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p> <p>Join us at this upcoming in person hands on workshop where ACS Member, Amanda Mace MACS (CP), General Manager at Web Key IT Pty Ltd, will look at: -</p> <ul><li>Australian requirements for digital accessibility</li><li>Components of the international standard, WCAG 2.1</li><li>How to identify key issues and why they are important</li><li>Accessibility tools and how to use them</li></ul> <p>Why is accessibility important now?</p> <ul><li>It is the right thing to do <ul><li>Provides the basis for inclusion in our digital society to all people</li><li>1 in 5 Australians has a disability</li></ul> </li><li>It is the smart thing to do <ul><li>Because it reflects your organisational mission, leadership, and values; it is good for ALL users and it is great for public relations.</li></ul> </li><li>It is the law <ul><li>Equal access is required by law.</li></ul> </li></ul> <p>Who does accessibility benefit?<br>Everyone, but especially: -</p> <ul><li>People with disabilities </li><li>Older users</li><li>People with mobile devices</li><li>People living in rural areas with lower bandwidth</li></ul> <p><b>The workshop will include:</b></p> <ul><li>Small group workshop to allow maximum interaction with presenter.</li><li>Workbook with notes and practical activities to take away with you.</li><li>Certificate of participation</li><li>Morning tea</li></ul> <p><b>IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR ATTENDEES</b><br>Due to the importance of contact tracing for COVID-19 purposes if required, it is important to have your attendance registered.<br><br>On arrival, please make sure to have your event confirmation e-mail with QR code ready to present at registration. This can be provided via your phone or a printed copy.</p>
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