May 6 begins 3 month-long, online, instructor-led courses on various aspects of accessible information technology with syllabi and registration at http//www.rit.edu/~easi/workshop.htm Beginners Barrier-free Web Design with an increased emphasis on Section 508, WYSIWYG editors and accessibility repair tools Barrier-free E-learning which goes beyond technical accessibility to include an inter-departmental support system and campus-wide policies for full inclusion Train the Trainer which provides an introductory overview of several adaptive technology software packages for staff who have to give introductory training such as librarians, disability support staff... provides training tools for participants to lead their own workshops. All courses include streaming media demonstrations of software and how they work. The courses encourage sharing among course participants and interaction with the instructors. A package of 5 EASI courses will earn the Certificate in Accessible Information Technology from the University of Southern Maine. http//www.rit.edu/~easi/workshop.htm Norman Coombs, Ph.D. CEO, EASI (Equal Access to Software and Information) http//www.rit.edu/~easi Professor Emeritus, Rochester Institute of Technology Cell (949) 922-5992 http//www.rit.edu/~nrcgsh 22196 Caminito Tasquillo Laguna Hills CA 92653 Norman Coombs, Ph.D. CEO, EASI (Equal Access to Software and Information) http://www.rit.edu/~easi Professor Emeritus, Rochester Institute of Technology Cell (949) 922-5992 http://www.rit.edu/~nrcgsh 22196 Caminito Tasquillo Laguna Hills CA 92653