Sr. Dir. UD/AT @Virginia_tech. Passionate about AT, IT, UD/UDL, Accessible Educational Materials, maker movement, helping others succeed. Tweets are my own.
Blacksburg, VA
Joined October 2009
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A reminder that Web Captioner will sunset and be open sourced October 31, 2023. More info and alternatives are at webcaptioner.com
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Calling all current and potential Glean users! You’re invited to attend a demo of the latest updates to Glean notetaking software. Hear tips & tricks from Glean users on Feb. 17, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in 335 Lavery Hall and on Zoom. Get more details at tlos.vt.edu/glean.
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PDFs aren't known for being the easiest when it comes to making them accessible. PREP, a new software offered through @VT_TLOS, can help! Licenses are now available to #VirginiaTech faculty and staff by request. Learn more ⬇️
vtx.vt.edu/notices/it-tlos-p…
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Headings: Use headings instead of large or bold text to break content into small sections. This gives your content structure making it easier to read and easier for assistive technology like screen readers that navigate. #GAAD22 #TOC #Headings tinyurl.com/gaad22-tip1
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Is learning more about accessibility on your summer to-do list? VT faculty, staff, and graduate students can join IAAP for FREE.
vtx.vt.edu/notices/it-tlos-i…
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This is an exciting new offering from the @VT_TLOS Accessible Technologies group — and only one of the assistive technology software options available to help #VirginiaTech students succeed.
vtx.vt.edu/notices/it-tlos-g…
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This year, some of our non-capital construction projects included efforts to make #VirginiaTech more accessible.
Recently, we completed a project to provide a fully accessible path to the @VaMdVetMed building. ⬇️
ALT Looking through the trees at a winding path through the green grass.
ALT Looking across the street at the winding path. The street covers the bottom left corner of the photo with a hill and trees.
ALT Pathway through green grass lined by trees
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Did you know that Blackboard Ally (bit.ly/ally-vt) can help you improve your course #accessibility? Try our self-paced course from @VT_TLOS (profdev.tlos.vt.edu/courses/…) to get started. #GAAD
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Make #GAAD a year long event by joining Brown bag lunches focused on digital accessibility. They occur weekly at VT. All employees and skill levels are welcome! assist.vt.edu/community/brow… #WebAccessibility #AccessibleContent
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If you missed @HabenGirma during our MLK celebration it's not too late to watch the replay. Check out bit.ly/haben-vt and continue to spread #accessibility and #DisabilityInclusion during #GAAD.
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With Read & Write, focus on accessibility is clear and bright! Check out #ReadAndWrite (bit.ly/3wbNuRH) a support tool with text to speech and scanning If you're a Hokie, it's free! #GAAD #DigitalAccessibility
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It's #GAAD 2021 and it's time to celebrate @virginia_tech! The accessibility network has been hard at work this year supporting #a11y #inclusion #DisabilityAwareness. See our hourly tweets to learn more.
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Captions allow people with permanent disabilities, temporary disabilities, and/or situational exclusions to consume your content.
Learn how in this video we created in partnership with @DisabilitySmart, @NatWestGroup, @Barclays, @PwC, and @LillyPad: msft.it/6016VlqUY #A11y
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It's time to give kudos VT. Nominate a disability ally today.
Do you know faculty, staff, or students who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in access and inclusion? Consider nominating them for a award. Please submit all nominations by 05/14/21
ssd.vt.edu/about/access_incl…
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Our most recent webinar has been made available! If you missed it or would like a replay of "Making Social Media Accessible for People with Disabilities", just click the link! It's located under our Archived Webinars on the page. cidi.gatech.edu/covid/traini…
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Virginia Tech's SSD, Accessible Technologies, Accessibility Services Inclusion&Diversity, Dean of Students, and RecSports offices are pleased to host Haben Girma in a virtual conversation during our Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration. Join us Jan 20 at7pm ssd.vt.edu/rsvp.html
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Live captioning makes online events more accessible for a broader audience, and #VirginiaTech has funding available for eligible university groups to provide live captioning at key events. Learn about your options from @VT_TLOS vtnews.vt.edu/notices/it-tlo…
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Congratulations to the Accessible Technologies Team for winning a #SSDAccessCelebration certificate.
Their work with the Keep C.A.L.M. campaign educated the VT campus on designing accessible course content and marketing materials.
@VT_TLOS @thetechflash2 @spuddyAT @svyantek
ALT Image of the Accessible Technologies Team members (Rob Fentress, Mark Nichols, Jonathan Lacson, Bharath Bharadwaj, Christa Miller, and Martina Svyantek) in a zoom session.
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Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) is May 21, 2020. Take a moment to consider how you can improve digital access/inclusion to your content for people with disabilities. globalaccessibilityawareness…