2009 will be my third time attending Access U. It's a fabulous conference that gets better every year.
I had planned to sign up for the new usability track, but there were too many sessions in the tech track that I couldn''t resist. I particularly recommend any session led by Kelsey Ruger. His "Web Developer's Toolkit" and "Accessible SEO" classes from last year were amazing - very useful and provided a wealth of resources to take home and implement. Amy Gelfand, Design and Communications Professional Gelfand Design www.gelfanddesign.com "Computers are like Old Testament gods--lots of rules and no mercy." ________________________________ From: Alex Jones <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Monday, April 13, 2009 8:11:04 AM Subject: [Refresh Austin: 3811] Extended Early Bird Discount for Access U Access U is just around the corner, so if you haven't signed up to join now's a good time as they've extended the early bird registration discount. For those unfamiliar with Access U, it's a two day conference that provides a wealth of knowledge on accessible technology. Unlike many classes and conferences, Access U has tracks for new and advanced topics, so you won't feel left out, or bored with the information you already know. They also provide certification tracks and deep-dive sessions with experts in the industry. Additional information from www.knowbility.org/conference/ : The John Slatin Access U Save the Date – May 11-13 2009 Join us at St. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas Monday May 11th and Tuesday, May 12th, 2009 (with post-conference sessions on May 13th) Knowbility’s annual training institute, produced for six years in partnership with St Edward’s University offers two days of classes focused on accessible information technology with options for advanced training and certificate programs for usability professionals. If you believe that the web should empower ALL people, if you need information about how to meet state and federal accessibility mandates, if you are a commercial web developer who wants to understand emerging best business practices of accessibility for the web, John Slatin Access U is the place to be in May. Register for the conference: /www.knowbility.org/conference/?content=pricing What’s new at John Slatin Access U in 2009? In addition to two-days of the best hands-on accessibility classes, you will hear keynote presentations, attend a captioned and audio described movie, participate in communities of practice sessions where you can share experiences, and meet hundreds of others who share your passion for accessible IT. From absolute beginners to advanced practitioners you can customize your learning to meet your specific needs. Some new options in 2009 include: Usability Track with Certificate - www.knowbility.org/conference/?content=usabilitytrack Created for usability professionals who know how to test for usability and want to learn to test for accessibility. We are pleased to offer a set of classes to build the skills and knowledge you need to help your clients meet mandates and to help you conduct usability tests that include people with disabilities. Courses are delivered within the two day basic conference period and an additional certificate fee applies. Molly Holzschlag Track - HTML/CSS/Accessible Design Intensive Spend three days with Molly Holzschlag learning HTML/XHTML and CSS for accessibility, SEO, and superior web site performance. If you have some experience in CSS and need only the more advanced techniques, sign on for Day 3 as a post-conference only. Post Conferences: Derek Featherstone: Breaking New Ground: Designing for Accessibility in Emerging Technologies Molly Holzschlag: Post Conference Questions? Ask Teenya Franklin Office: 512-791-2046 or [email protected] Cheers, Alex Jones www.SilverSpider.com www.twitter.com/BaldMan www.RefreshAustin.org --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Our Web site: http://www.RefreshAustin.org/ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Refresh Austin" group. [ Posting ] To post to this group, send email to [email protected] Job-related postings should follow http://tr.im/refreshaustinjobspolicy We do not accept job posts from recruiters. [ Unsubscribe ] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] [ More Info ] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Refresh-Austin -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
