Event Registration - Northeast Ohio Regional Library System
Opening Doors Online: The Basics of Web Accessibility, Innovation, and Laws Competency: Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion, Customer Service, Innovation, Laws, and polices and procedures 07/14/26 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM 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.
In 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.
Learning Objectives:
Learn core guidelines to evaluate web accessibility
Learn how to avoid common pitfalls
Learn practical actions to start immediately
Presenter:
Laura 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.
With 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.
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.
Laura 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.