We offer training and consulting on #accessibility. #AccessibilityTraining

Manitoba, Canada
Joined June 2017
We could go on forever so feel free to add the actions you are taking for #accessibility to this thread!
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10) Listen to the diverse voices of the disability community. Include people with disabilities in the decision-making process.
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9) Hire people with disabilities AND commit to support their career development.
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8) Report any accessibility features that may not be functional (ex: buttons, blocked accessible exits, etc.).
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7) Do not assume a person with a disability needs help. Always ask the person if they want help.
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6) Maintain scent-free public spaces.
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5) When planning for emergencies or evacuations, consult people with disabilities to make sure no one is left behind.
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4) By the way (BTW), define acronyms before using them.
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3) Use lists instead of long sentences whenever possible.
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2) Use simple sans serif fonts in your documents. Here are some examples: - Arial - Helvetica - Open Sans - Calibri
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1) Add alt text to the photos you share on the web.
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As we move from words to action this National AccessAbility Week #NAAW you may not know where to start. We’ve created a twitter thread of simple actions you can do to start creating a more #accessible community. 🧵👇
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If you're looking for a bigger way to support the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community at work, consider joining our ANTE employer event on June 21st: buff.ly/3q0mW8c #NAAW
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Caption your videos for #accessibility! Learn best practices and techniques for this basic #WCAG and #web #accessibility requirement in our webinar on October 13 from 10-11:30am EDT: bit.ly/3rmtSJU #AccessibilityTraining #a11y
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Accessibility Manitoba retweeted
1 in 7 people have a #disability. By having an #accessible #website, you are including people with disabilities – and expanding your audience! “Introduction to #WebsiteAccesibility” webinar- Oct. 3 bit.ly/3BleovN #website #design #AODA
Accessibility Manitoba retweeted
We have some great courses in October, including: -Intro to Website #Accessibility -Writing Alt Text -Video Captioning -Hidden Mobility Disabilities -Accessible #InDesign (Level 2) accessibilitycanada.ca/event…
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Accessibility Manitoba retweeted
Join us for a FREE webinar on Hidden Mobility Disabilities on October 13! This includes: •Types of barriers experienced •Common myths & misunderstandings •Suggested accessibility guidelines •FAQs accessibilitycanada.ca/event…
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#AltText is critical to helping make digital #documents, #websites, and mobile apps #accessible to people with screen readers. Learn how and when to apply alternative text on Oct 6 from 1-2pm EDT: accessibilitycanada.ca/event…
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Learn to use the PAC, a free #accessibility checker for PDFs and see a demonstration of the newly released PAC 2021. Webinar starts at 11AM today: bit.ly/3SA4gFM Can't make the live event? Watch the recording: bit.ly/3wv5hpf #AODA #Adobe #DigitalMarketing
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If you haven't signed up, our "Writing Alt Text for Accessibility" webinar is starting in 2 hours. Learn more and register: bit.ly/3tGBGXt
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