Practical Tips for Accessible Content and Multilingual Websites

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In this talk, we'll focus on content creation and how accessibility supports multilingual work.

<h2>About the Multilingual Community of Practice</h2><p>The <a href="https://digital.gov/communities/multilingual/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Multilingual CoP</a> is a group of federal, state, and local government digital professionals working to expand and improve digital content in languages other than English. </p>

<h2>Event Details</h2><p>Integrating accessibility into your everyday practice ensures access for people with disabilities. </p><p>In this talk, we’ll go over the central principles of digital accessibility and how these principles remove access barriers and improve user experience for everyone. We’ll cover key ways you can create content that is usable and understandable. Lastly, we’ll touch on the accessibility considerations needed when creating and working with multilingual platforms and content.</p><h3>Speakers:</h3><ul><li><strong>Willa Armstrong</strong> is a Digital Accessibility Specialist at the Library of Congress. Trained as a librarian, she is dedicated to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to information for all. Previously she worked at the New York Public Library in both Digital Accessibility and NYPL Labs.</li></ul><ul><li><strong>Wendy A F G Stengel</strong> is section chief for Accessibility and Usability at the Library of Congress. She’s passionate about finding better ways to connect people with the content they need and want, and easier ways for people to get their tasks accomplished. Wendy lives and works in Washington, DC.</li></ul>

<h3>How to Attend</h3><p><em>Thank you for your interest in this Digital.gov event. Please contact us directly at DigitalGovU@gsa.gov if you need accessible accommodations to be able to attend.</em></p><p><strong>Two important items!</strong></p><ul><li>Once you register and before the event, you will need to <strong>download the Zoom web browser client </strong>in order to attend this event. Visit the <a href="https://zoomgov.com/download" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Zoom Download Center</a> to install. </li></ul><ul><li><strong>Be sure to check your email</strong>, as the Zoom link and password will be sent 24 hours and 1 hour prior to our event start time for anyone that registers. The email subject line will contain the event name. </li></ul><p>Please click "Register" to sign up and reserve your spot for the event.</p><p>This event will be held and recorded over Zoom for Government. For general questions about the tool, please review the Zoom <a href="https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362023-System-Requirements-for-PC-Mac-and-Linux" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">computer and device requirements </a>and <a href="https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/sections/200277708-Frequently-Asked-Questions" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">FAQs</a>. If you have specific questions or security concerns about Zoom for Government, please visit www.<a href="https://www.zoomgov.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">ZoomGov.com</a>. </p>

<h3>About Digital.gov</h3><p><a href="https://digital.gov/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Digital.gov</a> is the <a href="https://digital.gov/communities/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">community-curated</a>, government resource for best practices on designing, building, and deploying easy-to-use, online customer experiences, which empower federal agencies to create deeper connections with the public they serve. Digital.gov delivers knowledge-as-a-service to help transform government interactions with the public through community connections, education, and collaboration.</p><h3>About U.S. General Services Administration (GSA)</h3><p>The mission of the <a href="https://www.gsa.gov/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">U.S. General Services Administration</a> is to deliver value and savings in real estate, acquisition, technology, and other mission-support services across the government. One of GSA’s four strategic goals is to improve the way agencies buy, build, and use technology. To learn more about GSA or Digital.gov, visit <a href="http://gsa.gov/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">gsa.gov</a> or join the conversation on social media at <a href="https://twitter.com/USGSA" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">@USGSA</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/GSA_TTS" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">@GSA_TTS</a>, or <a href="https://twitter.com/digital_gov" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">@Digital_Gov</a>.</p>

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