Date/Time |
Activity |
Description |
Monday, 3
September 2001
|
10.30 |
Opening:
- Welcome Remarks
- Regional
representative remarks
- United
Nations representative remarks
- Introduce
Course outline, format, and presenters
|
Cveto Ursic of the Institute of Rehabilitation of Ljubljana ,Slovenia
will provide the opening remarks. Representatives from the region and the United Nations
will also respond. The Seminar Coordinator welcomes participants, and introduces the
presentation team. |
11.15 |
Break and Meet the Participants |
11.30 |
Internet Technologies by Charles Kuhlman (CD Presentation) |
This presents an introduction to information structures, technologies,
and trends related the Internet and Accessibility. |
12.30 |
Lunch |
14.00 |
Panel: The importance of Internet Accessibility
- AAATE
representative
- Ma. Cristina Sara Serrano, President of AIMS (via chat)
- Clinton Rapley, UN Representative
|
Remarks and discussion regarding the
accessibility of ICTs and the Standard Rules for the Equalization of Persons with
Disabilities |
15.00 |
Break |
15.15 |
Regional Internet Technologies, moderated by Leo Valdes |
This is a discussion on the state of network development among the
nations of the region. |
16.00 |
Participants attend Parallel Sessions |
17.30 |
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Date/Time |
Activity |
Description |
Tuesday, 4
September 2001
|
|
Recommended:
Attend “eEurope eAccessibility Action” panel at the Plenary Hall from 9.00
– 10.30 |
10.45 |
Accessible
Information Technologies, with Leo Valdes, Vision Office |
Remarks and short presentation of accessible technology practices in the
region |
11.30 |
Break |
11.45 |
Accessible Internet by Leo Valdes |
This is a primer on Accessibility and the technologies and techniques to
make the Internet more accessible. |
12.45 |
Lunch (and Photo Opportunity) |
14:30 |
Workshop: Understanding Web Accessibility – An Introduction to
HTML, with Leo Valdes |
This is a hands-on course on web page production, in preparation of
applying web accessibility modifications. |
16:00 |
Break |
16:15 |
Workshop: Understanding Web Accessibility – Graphics, Validators
and Screen Readers, with Leo Valdes |
A practical demonstration of how graphic elements are described and
viewed by screen readers. |
17:30 |
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Date/Time |
Activity |
Description |
Wednesday, 5
September 2001
|
|
Recommended: Attend “Information Society Technology for
People with Disabilities and Older People” Panel from 9.00 – 10.30 |
10.45 |
Developing a Strategic Framework |
This is a general discussion on the development of a Strategic Framework
on Internet Accessibility, using international instruments or norms, and lessons learned
so far. |
11.15 |
Accessibility and the Standard Rules by John and Maria-Cristina
Mathiason (CD presentation) |
This is a presentation of the Standard Rules for the Equalization of
Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities |
12.30 |
Lunch |
14.00 |
Assignment: Develop a Strategic Framework. (John and Maria-Cristina
Mathiason available for consultation via text chat)
Participants may attend parallel sessions during this time. |
Participants prepare country and/or regional strategies to promote
accessibility on the Internet. At the end of the day, submit Plans in word processing or
accessible HTML format. |
17.30 |
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Date/Time |
Activity |
Description |
Thursday, 7
September 2001
|
10.30 |
Presentation of Strategic Papers by the Participants, and drafting of
Regional Strategy |
Exchange of ideas on the promotion of Accesible ICTs for each country
and for the region. |
11.30 |
Break |
11.45 |
Closing Remarks
·
Seminar Coordinator’s Review
·
Participant Representative Response
·
UN Representative Remarks
·
Seminar Organizer Remarks
·
Presentation of Completion Certificates |
A review and commentary on the activities of the
past few days. Remarks from participants and representatives. Presentation of
certificates. |
13.00 |
Lunch (and Closing Ceremonies at the AAATE conference) |
14.00 |
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