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Three-Part Webinar Series on Accessible Communications

Learn from industry experts on the "why" and "how" of accessible digital content.

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  • Series Info
  • Part 1: Principles of Accessible Communications
  • Part 2: Writing in Plain Language
  • Part 3: Making Accessible Digital Content

This three-part webinar series on accessible communications will help improve your communications. Across three sessions, you’ll learn from industry experts on the “why” and “how” of accessible communications, including defining and using plain language, as well as tips, tricks and resources to make your digital content more accessible and inclusive.

  • July 12, 1-2 pm EDT: Principles of Accessible Communications: Exploring the “Why” & “How”
  • August 9, 1-2 pm EDT: Writing in Plain Language: Why Cognitive Accessibility Matters
  • August 23, 1-2 pm EDT: Engaging Everyone: Making Accessible Digital Content

You’ll save by registering for all three sessions! Can’t make all three sessions? Don’t sweat it! Recordings of each session are included with your registration.

Series Registration

  • ANCOR members: $150
  • Non-members: $375

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Principles of Accessible Communications: Exploring the “Why” & “How”

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Accessible communications aren’t just central to your organization’s ability to reach the right audiences in service of your business objectives—crafting accessible content is also a critical means by which you convey your commitment to inclusion. 

In this introduction to our summer learning series, we’ll guide you through key principles of accessible communications, focusing on both the “why” and “how” of enhancing the accessibility of your content. By the end of the session, you will have a clear sense of how to assess your existing efforts and how you can tear down common barriers to accessibility that might exist in your organization’s communications.

Speakers:

  • Diane Elkins, Co-Owner, Artisan e-Learning 
  • Sean Luechtefeld, Vice President, Membership & Communications, ANCOR (moderator) 

Single Session Registration:

  • ANCOR members: $59
  • Non-members: $139

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Writing in Plain Language: Why Cognitive Accessibility Matters

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More often than we might realize, the way we write is not accessible to all people. However, there are ways to make communication clearer. One way to do this is to write using Plain Language. Plain Language uses short, to-the-point words and sentences. This helps make writing easier to understand. This benefits everyone, including people with disabilities, English language learners, and people who have different reading levels. Using Plain Language best informs all people about the issues that affect their lives. That’s why plain language is important for successful advocacy and public policy.

This webinar will provide an introduction to Plain Language and related accessibility practices. Participants will learn about the principles and practices of Plain Language writing. By attending, you will leave with an understanding of why cognitive accessibility matters, and how to start using Plain Language in your organization’s communications.

Speakers:

  • Reid Caplan, Founder, Accessible Academia 
  • Alli Strong-Martin, Communications Coordinator, ANCOR (moderator) 

Single Session Registration:

  • ANCOR members: $59
  • Non-members: $139

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Engaging Everyone: Making Accessible Digital Content

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The prevalence of the Internet has shrunk the world. Not just in conversation and connection, but across a range of digital mediums. Billions of bytes of text, photos, videos, and even audio is shared daily – but who’s being left out? While censorship and unaffordable internet keep content away from millions, the lack of accessibility can be just as big of a barrier.

In this webinar we will discuss accessibility across digital mediums. From social media to live or recorded presentations, to various tips, tools, and resources to use to maximize the availability of your content – we’ll aim to give you a new way to think about the accessibility of your content and walk away with learnings and practices to immediately apply.

Speakers:

  • André Floyd, Communications Manager, ANCOR (moderator)
  • Samantha Van Schoick, Vice President, Strategic Partnerships, CIL

Single Session Registration:

  • ANCOR members: $59
  • Non-members: $139

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