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SUMMARY:More Than Alt-Text: Practical Accessibility for Library Workers
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DTSTAMP:20260405T195200Z
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DESCRIPTION: Register here(This webinar and recording is only available 
 to library staff in California. The recording will be available under the
  CALL Academy People Connect Institute category one week after delivery.
 )This session introduces practical, achievable steps library staff can tak
 e to improve the accessibility of their library’s digital content. Movin
 g beyond the basics, participants will learn how to create accessible docu
 ments and PDFs, use clear structure and plain language, improve readabilit
 y, make social media posts more inclusive, and recognize common barriers o
 n library websites and online forms. The session also covers how to colla
 borate effectively with IT staff and vendors to support broader accessibil
 ity efforts. Attendees will leave with concrete strategies they can apply 
 immediately to better serve all patrons. Learning ObjectivesParticipants 
 will be able to:Recognize common accessibility barriers in library website
 s, documents, forms, and social media content.Apply practical techniques t
 o create accessible documents and PDFs using clear structure and plain lan
 guage.Improve readability and usability of digital content through formatt
 ing and design choices.Incorporate inclusive practices into social media a
 nd online communications.Use effective questions and documentation strateg
 ies when collaborating with IT staff and vendors about accessibility. Pre
 senter:Lindsay O’Neill designs accessible, inclusive learning experience
 s for adult professional audiences, with a focus on higher education and l
 ibraries. Through her consulting practice, she helps institutions create c
 ompliant, engaging online learning that blends strong pedagogy with practi
 cal implementation. Her expertise spans accessibility compliance, inclusiv
 e course design, online teaching strategy, and eLearning development. CAL
 L Training Partner: PCI WebinarsTrack: Accessibility
URL:https://events.callacademy.org/event/more-alt-text-practical-accessibi
 lity-library-workers-12975
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