Knowbility is pleased to announce John Slatin Access U 2010
General Conference registration is open! . Registrants will be notified via email when Class Registration Opens.
Early Bird Discounts until April 1, 2010
WHAT
AccessU is Knowbility's annual institute that provides two days of classes in how to make electronic information technology accessible to everyone - including people with disabilities. If you believe that the web should empower ALL people, if you need information about how to meet state and federal accessibility mandates, if you are a commercial web developer who wants to understand emerging best business practices for the web, AccessU is the place to be in May.
Join world renowned accessibility experts for two days of classes, many of them hands-on, to help you improve your skills and understand the both the need and the techniques for inclusive IT design. From the basics to the bleeding edge, AccessU will provide the resources you need.
WHO
Web developers, IT Managers, policy developers, programmers and anyone else with IT responsibilities in your company. If you believe that the web should empower ALL people, if you need information about how to meet state and federal accessibility mandates, if you are a technologist who wants to understand emerging best practices for the web, AccessU is for you.
WHEN
Monday, May 10th and Tuesday, May 11th , 2010
Classes in four professional tracks: Technical, Content, Administrative, and Usability.
Optional post conference class on Weds. May 12th, 2010
WHERE
St. Edward's University, Austin, Texas
Costs
Early Bird Rates: Rates will go up $ 75 after April 1, 2010
General Registration: $425 (2 days of workshops) - or $235 per day
Usability Track $425 - two days of workshops
2 days AccessU with Post Conference: $820.00
Post Conference Only: $395
Group Rate (register 6 people or more for a 30% discount), contact Kim Leno kim@knowbility.org.
Networking and Events
- Sunday evening, May 9th, Welcome and informal meet-up at the Hotel Bar 5:00 - 6:30PM.
- Join up with fellow attendees and Instructors for complimentary snacks and perhaps a group dinner excursion to one of Austin’s local restaurants.
- Monday AM - Continental breakfast and plenary session
- Monday lunch - Keynote Speaker
Monday dinner, drinks and an Audio Decsribed Performance. 6:00 - 9:00 PM - Tuesday morning continental breakfast - visit with friends and colleagues.
- Tuesday lunch - Keynote Speaker
Tuesday 6:00PM after classes are over - informal gathering at Opal Divine's Penn Field restaurant and bar near St. Edward’s University. - Those staying for the post conference - Tuesday night informal groups may want to venture out to try some of Austin’s best offerings of food and entertainment.
- Wednesday 5:00PM after the post-conference - Informal Happy Hour and complimentary snacks for those who are staying over after the post-conference sessions. Location: Hotel Bar 5:00 – 6:30PM.
Stay Tuned!
Watch for more info about conference Class Descriptions, Class Schedule, accommodations, and more.
For sponsor information, contact Laurie Payne at laurie@knowbility.org or Teenya Franklin, Director of Community Programs.
Access U Sponsors 2010
