Hi CANRUG,

I’m hosting an online event through the Laurier University library: Screen readers: An introduction and knowledge sharing.

April 7^th, 2pm to 3pm Eastern

Abstract:  People interact with computers in a variety of ways. Amongst the blind community, screen readers are one way of interacting with computers. In this session, attendees will learn the basics of screen readers, including some common myths.  Both sighted and blind members of the community are encouraged to attend and to share their experiences and knowledge

It will draw on materials I co-wrote in this open education resource, with Laurier graduate student, Ashley Shaw: 

• Shaw, Ashley & Weiler, Mark (2024). The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines and Higher Education: Lessons from a Blind Grad Student’s and a Sighted Librarian’s Journeys. eCampus Ontario.

Mark Weiler, PhD (he & him)

JAWS certified and Web Accessibility Specialist

Web & User Experience Librarian

Wilfrid Laurier University

Waterloo, Ontario

548-889-5056

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