W3C WAI Update and Q&A on Web Accessibility

Description:
In this interactive session we will provide an update on recent and upcoming work at the W3C Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI), including the WAI-ACT Project and:

• Website Accessibility Conformance Evaluation Methodology (WCAG-EM)
• Research and Development Symposia
• Mobile accessibility developments
• Work on Independent User Interface (Indie UI) specifications to develop a way for user actions to be communicated to web applications, which will make it easier for web applications to work with a wide range of devices, including assistive technologies (AT)
• Updated education, outreach, and training material

We will answer your questions, and discuss new opportunities for you to be involved in WAI, such as the WAI-Engage W3C Community Group.

We encourage researchers, practitioners, and others to join us to explore how your work intersects with WAI'’s standards/guidelines and support material for web accessibility.

Chairs: Shawn Lawton Henry, W3C WAI, USA and Shadi Abou-Zahra, W3C WAI, AT

Target group:
Everyone interested in web accessibility for people with disabilities, including auditory, cognitive, neurological, physical, speech, and visual disabilities.
Participation: Open
Registration / Contact:
If you would like to submit questions in advance, please e-mail with subject "ICCHP 2012" to our publicly archived list or our WAI staff-only list.

Date: Wednesday, July 11
Time: 2 pm
Duration: 2 h
Room: HT 177 F