Presentation Title: Inclusive Foundations: Simple ways to include inclusive practices when creating information artifacts

Presenter(s): Samantha Warriner

Abstract: As information professionals we strive to ensure that information is available and accessible to anyone who may need it. According to Pew Research, there are over 42 million people in the US with disabilities, which includes hearing, vision and cognitive impairments. This is about 13% of the noninstitutionalized public!  In order to reach these members of our communities, we need to make sure that information is accessible and inclusive. When thinking of sharing information, accessibility and usability must be considered in order to reach the largest audience possible.  Simple steps, like formatting headings, alt text on images, and table descriptions can make it easier for assistive devices to read documents, and thus go a long way in providing access to this information to those with different needs.  In this presentation, there will be a brief overview on the importance of accessibility, followed by some easy examples about how to build inclusive and accessible documents from the ground up.

Link to Recorded Presentation: https://drive.google.com/file/d/13H-K8hkR4Zl1uPtCp6JHBWfiFYaJYE_v/view?usp=sharing

 

7 thoughts on “(2024) Inclusive Foundations: Simple ways to include inclusive practices when creating information artifacts

  1. Joy Metcalfe

    Great presentation! Each of these tips to creating more inclusive and accessible documents are such valuable practices and I intend to use them going forward. Thank you!

  2. Aisha Abdul Rahman

    Great presentation! Thank you for sharing these tips and advice on making sure that as information professionals, we are creating content that is inclusive and accessible to all types of patrons.

    Thank you

  3. Jessica Bushey

    Congratulations on your excellent presentation. You practice what you preach. Well done. Clear, concise and useful.

    Dr. Bushey

  4. Samantha Warriner

    Here are some links for more information!

    WCAG main page
    https://www.w3.org/WAI/standards-guidelines/wcag/

    Princeton Accessibility Checklist
    https://accessibility.princeton.edu/checklist

    Microsoft Tips on Accessible Content
    https://blogs.microsoft.com/accessibility/10-habits-to-create-accessible-content/

    Color Contrast Checker
    https://www.tpgi.com/color-contrast-checker/

  5. Samantha Warriner

    Thank you so much!

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