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@biblioaccess

a public librarian learning about accessibility. my tweets do not represent my employer. she/her.

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CELA@CELAlibrary2 Oct 2024
CELA recently announced that we are leading a research project funded by Accessibility Standards Canada to help create accessibility guidelines and resources for publishers, audiobook producers and others. Volunteer to share your feedback and experiences. surveymonkey.com/r/7G268GX
Headphones are placed around four print books. Below the text says Audiobook Readers Needed!

ALT Headphones are placed around four print books. Below the text says Audiobook Readers Needed!

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NNELS@NNELSca19 Apr 2024
It’s #GuideFriday! If you want to ensure that your games are inclusive, check out the Accessible Board and Card Games page by our colleagues at NNELS. This guide combines #AccessibleGame options and links to the websites where you can purchase them. #a11y nnels.ca/accessible-board-an…
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NNELS@NNELSca29 Apr 2024
Resources from the 2024 Accessible Publishing Summit are now available! The Summary Report shares all key information and links: accessiblepublishing.ca/2024…
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Ahead of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, join the #CityOfTO and @torontolibrary in-person or virtually on Nov. 30 for a discussion on creating a more accessible and inclusive future. Register at toronto.ca/Accessibility
Graphics of people. Text reads: Creating an accessible future. Celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Register today. toronto.ca/accessibility.

ALT Graphics of people. Text reads: Creating an accessible future. Celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Register today. toronto.ca/accessibility.

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Ellen Forget@ellen_mic8 Nov 2023
It appears a bot has lifted my email address from the alt text. If you are interested in participating, please use a subject heading in the email address and confirm you meet the eligibility requirements in the body of the email so I know you're real!
Ellen Forget (@ellen_mic) profile pictureEllen Forget@ellen_mic8 Nov 2023
I am looking for interview participants for my doctoral research about how disabled readers access books. Participants need to be 18+, live in Canada, and have a print disability. This research has been approved by University of Toronto's ethics committee.
A poster calling for research participants for a study analyzing how disabled readers access books. The text reads: Looking for participants who are 18+ years old, live in Canada, and have a print disability to participate in an interview via Zoom or email. This research is being conducted for a doctoral dissertation at University of Toronto. Contact Ellen Forget at ellen.michelle@mail.utoronto.ca if you are interested in participating. A print disability is any visual, physical, or cognitive disability that makes it difficult or impossible to read a print book. Proof of disability is not required. Participants will be compensated for their time.

ALT A poster calling for research participants for a study analyzing how disabled readers access books. The text reads: Looking for participants who are 18+ years old, live in Canada, and have a print disability to participate in an interview via Zoom or email. This research is being conducted for a doctoral dissertation at University of Toronto. Contact Ellen Forget at [email protected] if you are interested in participating. A print disability is any visual, physical, or cognitive disability that makes it difficult or impossible to read a print book. Proof of disability is not required. Participants will be compensated for their time.

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CELA@CELAlibrary8 Nov 2023
This looks like an interesting study to participate in! @ellen_mic has been a great supporter of CELA. Due to some spam please use a subject heading in the email you send her and confirm you meet the eligibility requirements in the body of the email so she knows you're real!
Ellen Forget (@ellen_mic) profile pictureEllen Forget@ellen_mic8 Nov 2023
I am looking for interview participants for my doctoral research about how disabled readers access books. Participants need to be 18+, live in Canada, and have a print disability. This research has been approved by University of Toronto's ethics committee.
A poster calling for research participants for a study analyzing how disabled readers access books. The text reads: Looking for participants who are 18+ years old, live in Canada, and have a print disability to participate in an interview via Zoom or email. This research is being conducted for a doctoral dissertation at University of Toronto. Contact Ellen Forget at ellen.michelle@mail.utoronto.ca if you are interested in participating. A print disability is any visual, physical, or cognitive disability that makes it difficult or impossible to read a print book. Proof of disability is not required. Participants will be compensated for their time.

ALT A poster calling for research participants for a study analyzing how disabled readers access books. The text reads: Looking for participants who are 18+ years old, live in Canada, and have a print disability to participate in an interview via Zoom or email. This research is being conducted for a doctoral dissertation at University of Toronto. Contact Ellen Forget at [email protected] if you are interested in participating. A print disability is any visual, physical, or cognitive disability that makes it difficult or impossible to read a print book. Proof of disability is not required. Participants will be compensated for their time.

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job posting: Online Accessibility Advisor, St. Michael's College, University of Toronto. jobs.utoronto.ca/job/Toronto…

On Location Accessibility Advisor (St. Michael's College)

On Location Accessibility Advisor (St. Michael's College)

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This #TechForum session will explore critical aspects of image descriptions, alt text, and the collaborative effort needed to create inclusive digital content. Consider the roles of authors, illustrators, publishers, and AI in this process. Register: buff.ly/46nE33Z
The details of description: Techniques, tips, and tangents on alternative text. Friday, Nov. 17. 2p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT. Leah Brochu, National Network for Equitable Library Services. Adaobi Nnaobi, BookNet Canada. Tech Forum. Presented by BookNet Canada. bnctechforum.ca.

ALT The details of description: Techniques, tips, and tangents on alternative text. Friday, Nov. 17. 2p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT. Leah Brochu, National Network for Equitable Library Services. Adaobi Nnaobi, BookNet Canada. Tech Forum. Presented by BookNet Canada. bnctechforum.ca.

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NNELS@NNELSca26 Oct 2023
Recently @StatCan_eng released a report on Print material #a11y. According to this around 5.2 million Canadians had difficulty with print material in 2023. #AccessibilityMatters to so many people and NNELS is proud to work in this space. Read the report www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/…
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job posting: Project Coordinator Assistant at CELA - accessible reading technology partnershipjobs.ca/jobs/3164…
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I like walking on the streets while traveling abroad. In Toronto, I see “Push to Open” buttons everywhere. This one is at a Starbucks. I came up with a question. Why most of the doors are not sliding doors in the first place? I’m just wondering. Thoughts? #a11yTO #a11yTOconf – at Toronto, Ontario
The [push to Open] button right next to the glass swinging door. The button has a wheelchair pictgram on it. You can press this button to open the door.

ALT The [push to Open] button right next to the glass swinging door. The button has a wheelchair pictgram on it. You can press this button to open the door.

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One of my routines when traveling abroad, especially U.S and Toronto, is to turn closed captions on when watching TV in my hotel room. English captions also benefit non-native speakers like me. Looks like most of the CMs also have captions. #a11y #a11yTO #a11yTOconf #caption
Japanese anime The Rose of Versailles. Captions are at the bottom of the TV screen.

ALT Japanese anime The Rose of Versailles. Captions are at the bottom of the TV screen.

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An example of color contrast issue. In my hotel room, there are three bottles on the wall in the shower booth. Same shape, same colors. Colored text are on the bottles. ou tell me which bottle is what? #a11y #a11yTO #a11yTOconf
Photo of three gravy bottles on the wall. White logo is on it. Each colored text is not distinguishable IT

ALT Photo of three gravy bottles on the wall. White logo is on it. Each colored text is not distinguishable IT

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I am attending #a11yTOConf again this year and I couldn't be more thrilled! Looking forward to seeing everyone there! #a11yTO #TeamBell #AccessibilityJustGotBetter #A11y #NDEAM #Prodmgmt #ProductInclusion – at Toronto, Ontario
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job posting: Accessibility and User Experience Strategist at Ottawa Public Library partnershipjobs.ca/jobs/3162…
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#a11yTO@a11yTO11 Oct 2023
We are looking for 4 volunteers to help load/unload and set up next Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday. If you can help, we'll give you a pass for #a11yTOConf and #a11yTOGaming. email [email protected] if you can help out!
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NNELS@NNELSca11 Oct 2023
Interested in a discussion on some of the finer points around image description and alt-text? Then you'll likely want to register for this upcoming Tech Forum session, presented by NNELS' own Leah Brochu (@TheLeahbrarian). #AltText #a11y
BookNet Canada (@BookNet_Canada) profile pictureBookNet Canada@BookNet_Canada11 Oct 2023
This #TechForum session will explore critical aspects of image descriptions, alt text, and the collaborative effort needed to create inclusive digital content. Consider the roles of authors, illustrators, publishers, and AI in this process. Register: buff.ly/46nE33Z
The details of description: Techniques, tips, and tangents on alternative text. Friday, Nov. 17. 2p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT. Leah Brochu, National Network for Equitable Library Services. Adaobi Nnaobi, BookNet Canada. Tech Forum. Presented by BookNet Canada. bnctechforum.ca.

ALT The details of description: Techniques, tips, and tangents on alternative text. Friday, Nov. 17. 2p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT. Leah Brochu, National Network for Equitable Library Services. Adaobi Nnaobi, BookNet Canada. Tech Forum. Presented by BookNet Canada. bnctechforum.ca.

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CELA@CELAlibrary11 Oct 2023
Congratulations to all the shortlisted authors! People with print disabilities can read the nominated titles in #accessible formats through the CELA collection. Many thanks to the #ScotiabankGillerPrize for helping us make accessibility a #CanLit priority! celalibrary.ca/2023_Giller_S…
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@GillerPrize11 Oct 2023
Introducing the 2023 #ScotiabankGillerPrize shortlist! bit.ly/46Ioe7Q #GillerPrize #CravingCanLit
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