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Date and time
Thursday 30 September 2021 - 13:00 to 14.30 BST
If the date for this training has now passed, the recording, when ready, will be available to purchase below. Alternatively, you can join our mailing list and we will keep you updated when the training is repeated in the near future.
Location
Online - this course is delivered via the Zoom platform
Accessibility
- The course will be delivered with live captions
- We can share slides in advance if required
- A captioned recording with transcript will be shared with attendees after the live event
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Please note: after purchasing a ticket you are able to reassign the ticket, if somebody different to the ticket purchaser will be attending the training.
If the date for this training has now passed, the recording, when ready, will be available to purchase below. Alternatively, you can join our mailing list and we will keep you updated when the training is repeated in the near future.
If you have any issues making your booking, and/or if you have any questions please email training@abilitynet.org.uk
Why you should attend
If you're using video content you need to ensure it's accessible to the broadest range of users possible. Learn how to create an accessible video with captions, audio descriptions and transcripts in order to allow multiple ways of accessing the content.
Who is this training for
This course is aimed at content creators wishing to create an accessible video.
The course may also be of interest to designers and product owners, as well as those in more academic areas hoping to use videos for the purpose of teaching.
What will be covered
The course will look at:
- Organisational and individual benefits of accessible media
- Understanding user needs and how to meet them
- How to make videos accessible - including audio description, captions and subtitles, transcripts and sign language
- Additional benefits of making video accessible
Important information
Class size: We limit the number of people on our training courses to ensure all attendees can engage with the presenter, ask questions and have an informative experience
What to bring: You will need a good internet connection, access to a laptop or desktop computer and to be able to open/use the Zoom platform without restrictions on your device
Why train with us?
97% of attendees rated our webinars and training ‘Excellent' or ’Good’ in 2019
Attendees will receive a link to the recording of the training to watch back at your leisure after the event. (And you’ll always have access to the latest advice as we will update the content on the link when the training is repeated in the future.)
What our previous attendees say
Meet our trainer
Daniel Mclaughlan is an Accessibility and Usability Consultant at AbilityNet.
His role includes carrying out design reviews, accessibility audits, user testing and providing in-depth consultancy to organisations on web accessibility and usability.
His professional background includes delivering recruitment consultancy for public and private sector multi-disciplinary organisations.
He is accredited with the Certified Professional in Web Accessibility (CPWA) qualification awarded by IAAP, holds a BA Computer Games Design from the University of East London, and a PGDip in Human-Computer Interaction from City University.
Daniel also enjoys hiking and growing vegetables on his allotment.
About our training team
Our trainers have decades of experience between them. They deliver accessibility consultancy ranging from technical audits and user tests, through to ongoing involvement in the accessibility of enterprise-level agile projects. They regularly champion accessibility at conferences, lead webinars, and run workshops.
