EASI Online Course: Beginner Barrier-free Web Design starting Sept 10
running for a month.  Delivered completely online.  You can work at your
own pace while still interacting with a class of peers.

This workshop has new lessons (9 and 10) with a focus for librarians and
for disabled student service staff--see below.

You can read a full syllabus at http://easi.cc/workshop.htm as well as
registering there  Also see the syllabus for Barrier-free E-learning
beginning Sept. 10.  These courses are both part of the new Certificate in
Accessible Information Technology offered by EASI in partnership with the
University of Southern Maine.

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Lesson 9: Accessible Information Technology for Libraries
Part 1 Librarians look at library web pages for their accessibility for
consumers with disabilities
Part 2 Pointers to past EASI webcasts by librarians
Part 3 Pointer to the recent ALA policy statement on accessibility for
consumers with disabilities
Part 4 Description of a recommended computer configuration for an adapted
library work station
Assignment: Design a sample brochure of the library commitment to consumers
with disabilities including a statement on consumer rights and
responsibilities.
You will also participate in an online discussion with a librarian
recognized for his/her commitment to accessibility for consumers with
disabilities.


Lesson 10: Practical Resources for Disabled Student Service Staff
Part 1 Advocating for your institution's web site to be  accessible
Part 2 Report on accessibility of university web pages
Part 3 Using the DSS Department web page as a service promotion tool
Part 4 Using the DSS Department web page as a support tool
Part 5 Training students with disabilities on the uses of the web
Assignment: Draft a plan on how to use computer networks to enhance your
department's work.