Web Accessibility 101: A Workshop for County Governments

Overview

An event structured for county decision makers and IT directors, this workshop will provide a general overview of best practices and tools for web accessibility, and help identify what county governments need to consider in providing digital resources to their communities.

Tentative Agenda

8:30-9:00: Registration

9:00 – 9:35: Law and rationale behind digital accessibility.

9:35 – 10:45: What is digital accessibility in practice?

10:45-11:00: Break

11:00 – 11:45: Contracting vendors for an accessible website (MCIT).

11:45 – 12:15: Tools and best practices, strategizing for your county.

12:15 – 1:00: Lunch

1:00 – 1:30: Social media accessibility basics.

1:30 – 2:00: Discussion.

2:00 – 2:45: Q&A, wrap up.

Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

Cost

MNCITLA member counties: Free for first attendee, $25 for each additional attendee to cover catering cost.

Non-MNCITLA member counties: $100 per attendee.

*RSVPs will be sent invoice and payment information.

Email lpatton@mncounties.org with any additional questions, or for help with registration.

Address

Resource Training and Solutions

137 23rd St S, #201

Sartell, MN 56377