Workshop: Check Yourself – A Guide to Digital Accessibility Audits
Description
Perhaps you know the basics and importance of accessibility, but you haven’t fully implemented the standards on your website and digital communications channels. In this session, participants will review basic terms, tips, and resources, and will walk away with tools to help audit their own channels. Participants will not only take actionable steps toward identifying accessibility weak spots, but will also feel empowered to continue the work of creating a more inclusive and compliant digital ecosystem within their organizations.
Session Type
60 minute workshopLearning Outcomes
- Define and understand the importance of embracing web accessibility
- Identify resources to help them fully implement accessibility standards (including the NTEN Equity Guide)
- Recognize areas of their website and social media channels that are not compliant with basic accessibility guidelines and standards
Target Audience
Marketing and communications directors who are familiar with website accessibility and ready to implement standardsTags
Speakers
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Rachel Kribbs
Account Executive
FORM
Rachel Kribbs has over a decade of experience in arts administration, higher education, and music performance, having held positions at The Cleveland Orchestra and Cleveland Institute of Music. She is currently the Account Executive at FORM where she leverages her background to understand the needs of nonprofits and how technology can help meet their organizational goals. Combined with her skills in marketing, communications, and project management, Rachel is uniquely adept at identifying ways in which nonprofits can increase revenue, reach more patrons, and amplify their missions. Rachel is a native of Baltimore, MD, a trained classical bassoonist, amateur drummer, and proud toddler mom.
Katelyn Gerber
Director of Operations
FORM
Well-versed in the production demands and technical requirements of web development, Katelyn works closely with production staff and clients to keep communication flowing and bring a client’s vision to life. She holds a Master’s Degree from the Case Weatherhead School of Management, and serves on various nonprofit boards throughout Northeast Ohio.