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SUMMARY:Opening Doors Online: The Basics of Web Accessibility, Innovation, and Laws
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Opening Doors Online: The Basics of Web Accessibility, Innovation, and Laws\n\n07/14/26 10:00 AM EST\n - 07/14/26 11:15 AM EST\Description:\nIs your library seriously considering website accessibility but unsure where to begin? As awareness and legal requirements continue to grow, understanding your responsibilities is the essential first step.\n \nIn this session, we’ll discuss the core guidelines used to evaluate web accessibility in the United States and offer practical first actions you can take right away. You’ll learn about common pitfalls to avoid, how to start building a strong foundation for an inclusive online experience, why commercial accessibility overlays fall short, and how to approach PDFs responsibly and effectively.\n\nLearning Objectives:\n\n	Learn core guidelines to evaluate web accessibility\n	Learn how to avoid common pitfalls\n	Learn practical actions to start immediately\n\nPresenter:\n\nLaura Solomon, CPACC, MCIW, MLS, is the Library Services Manager at the Ohio Public Library Information Network and a W3C-certified front-end web developer. Her CPACC credential from the International Association of Accessibility Professionals reflects a formal, standards-based expertise in digital accessibility that underpins her work with libraries.\n\nWith nearly three decades of experience in web development and design, Laura has worked extensively in both public libraries and as an independent consultant. She is a recognized Library Journal Mover & Shaker and the author of books on social media, content marketing for libraries, and library website design.\n\nLaura is a frequent speaker for public library organizations, where she emphasizes practical, sustainable approaches to accessibility and helps libraries build digital services that are usable by all members of their communities.\n\Details:\nWho should attend:  Anyone wanting to learn more about web accessibility\nCompetencies: Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion, Innovation, and Laws\n\nCost:  FREE to all\n\nCan't attend on the date or time listed? Sign up anyway!  This webinar includes archive access for later viewing at your convenience.\n \nIt’s never too late to save your library money. NEO-RLS Memberships are pro-rated! Call us today to join.\Location:\nOnline via Zoom\n\n,
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Opening Doors Online: The Basics of Web Accessibility, Innovation, and Laws<br /><br />07/14/26 10:00 AM EST - 07/14/26 11:15 AM EST<br />Description:<br />Is your library seriously considering website accessibility but unsure where to begin? As awareness and legal requirements continue to grow, understanding your responsibilities is the essential first step.<br />
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In this session, we&rsquo;ll discuss the core guidelines used to evaluate web accessibility in the United States and offer practical first actions you can take right away. You&rsquo;ll learn about common pitfalls to avoid, how to&nbsp;start building a strong foundation for an inclusive online experience, why commercial accessibility overlays fall short, and how to approach PDFs responsibly and effectively.<br />
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<strong>Learning Objectives:</strong>
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	<li>Learn core guidelines to evaluate web accessibility</li>
	<li>Learn how to avoid common pitfalls</li>
	<li>Learn practical actions to start immediately</li>
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<strong>Presenter:</strong>

<p><em><img alt="" src="https://neo-rls.org/photos/solomon_headshot_fb_profile-290x300-1_04292026092714.PNG" style="float:left; margin:5px 15px; width:100px" />Laura Solomon,</em> <strong>CPACC</strong>, MCIW, MLS, is the Library Services Manager at the Ohio Public Library Information Network and a W3C-certified front-end web developer. Her CPACC credential from the International Association of Accessibility Professionals reflects a formal, standards-based expertise in digital accessibility that underpins her work with libraries.</p>

<p>With nearly three decades of experience in web development and design, Laura has worked extensively in both public libraries and as an independent consultant.&nbsp;She is a recognized <em>Library Journal</em> Mover &amp; Shaker and the author of books on social media, content marketing for libraries, and library website design.</p>

<p>Laura is a frequent speaker for public library organizations, where she emphasizes practical, sustainable approaches to accessibility and helps libraries build digital services that are usable by all members of their communities.</p>
<br />Details:<br /><font face="Verdana" size="2"><font face="Verdana" size="2">Who should attend:&nbsp; Anyone wanting to learn more about web accessibility</font></font><br />
<font face="Verdana" size="2"><font face="Verdana" size="2">Competencies: Equity, Diversity, &amp; Inclusion, Innovation, and Laws</font></font><br />
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Cost:&nbsp; FREE to all<br />
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<font face="Verdana" size="2">Can't attend on the date or time listed? Sign up anyway!&nbsp;&nbsp;</font>This webinar includes archive access for later viewing at your convenience.<br />
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<font face="Verdana" size="2"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><strong><font face="Verdana" size="2"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><em>It&rsquo;s never too late to save your library money. NEO-RLS Memberships are pro-rated! Call us today to join.</em></font></font></font></font></font></strong></font></font><br />Location:<br />Online via Zoom<br /><br />,  
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