[Accessibility] Outline for CSUN 2008 Presentation

[Janina Sajka]

While not complete, the following outline draft is for us to discuss our
proposed presentation at CtSUN. It is taken from:

http://www.letsgoexpo.com/expo/cfp.cfm?EID=80000093#start

Submission Guidelines

Title of Paper

   Limit the title to 12 words or less. (Longer title will be edited.) The title of the paper must be concise and descriptive. It must accurately describe
   the content of the paper. Use of "catchy phrases" is not permitted.

"New Standards and Initiatives From Open A11y"

1-2 Sentence Descriptive Abstract

"Open A11y has completed two accessibility standards for Linux/Unix and
another for
Windows. Additionally, a testing application provides validation and
certification. Meanwhile, new initiatives are forming."

   It is vital that the 25 word description reflect the content of the presentation. The abstract should include the basic content of the proposed
   session, the method for information delivery, and the source of the information. This abstract will be printed in the conference program. Please note,
   abstracts may be edited for length at the discretion of the conference organizers.


Types of Session

   Choose one type of session that best describes your proposal.
     * Macintosh Computer Lab
     * PC Computer Lab
     * Demonstration
     * Hands-On
     * Lecture
     * Panel Discussion


Equipment

   Please note all session rooms are set theater style (chairs only), and are equipped with a projection screen, a color projection unit, one lavaliere
   microphone, and one hand held microphone. The following technology maybe requested:

     * Windows PC
     * Apple PC
     * Internet Access
     * NTSC Format VCR
     * DVD Player
     * Easel, Pad, and Markers

   Presenters of accepted labs will be contacted by conference staff no later then Friday November 30, 2008 about lab setup. If equipment is not listed,
   it is the responsibility of the presenter to acquire.


Length of Session

   Session lengths are 30, 60, and 120 minutes. 60 minute sessions are open to all varities of session. Only exhibitors may choose 30 minute sessions.
   Only presenters of labs may choose 120 minute sessions.


Level of Session

   Carefully choose one level that best meets the typical audience for your subject matter.

   Beginner
          For those just entering the field of assistive technology and have little or no experience in the field.

   Intermediate
          For those who have been working in the field of assistive technology for 5 years + and have a general understanding and knowledge of AT.

   Advanced
          For those that are considered very knowledgeable in the topic area covered.


Selecting a Topic Track

   Choose one topic that best fits your proposal

    1. AAC
    2. Aging and Disability
    3. Blind/Low Vision
    4. Cognitive Disabilities
    5. Deaf and Hard of Hearing
    6. Employment
    7. Internet/WWW
    8. K-12 Education
    9. Learning Disabilities
   10. Legal Issues
   11. Postsecondary Education
   12. Psychiatric Disabilities
   13. Other

Proposal Summary

   Each proposal submission must include an electronic copy of the proposal summary. Accepted formats are:
     * Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF)
     * Microsoft Word Document (DOC)
     * Corel WordPerfect Document (WPD,WP,WP5,WP6)
     * UTF-8 or ASCII Text File (TXT)

First chartered in 2004 as the Free Standards Group Accessibility Workgroup
(FSGA), the Open Accessibility (A11y) Group functions today within the Linux
Foundation to establish free and open standards that enable comprehensive
universal access to various computing platforms, applications, and services.
Open A11y exists to  make it easier for developers, ISVs, and distributions to
support assistive technologies (AT). Assistive technologies enable individuals
to make full use of computer-based technology despite variability in physical
or sensory abilities due to illness, aging or disability.

New standards from Open A11y completed and adopted during the past year include:

AT-SPI for Linux/Unix

	[Also paragraphon testing tool and LSB]

*	Keyboard And Mouse Alternative Input for Linux/Unix

*	IAccessible2 for Microsoft Windows

New and continuing initiatives include:

*	IAccessible 2.0

*	Expert Handlers

-- 

Janina Sajka,	Phone:	+1.202.595.7777;	sip:janina at a11y.org
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Chair, Open Accessibility	janina at a11y.org	
Linux Foundation		http://a11y.org