{"662776":{"#nid":"662776","#data":{"type":"event","title":"Accessing Higher Ground (AHG) Accessible Media, Web \u0026 Technology Virtual Conference","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Office of Information Technology \u2013 Enterprise Information Systems \u2013 is hosting a live stream of this year\u0027s Accessing Higher Ground\u0026nbsp;Accessible Media, Web and Technology Conference, to be held November 14 - 18, 2022.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAccessing Higher Ground focuses on the implementation and benefits of:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EAccessible media, Universal Design and Assistive Technology in the university, business and public settings.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ELegal and policy issues, including ADA and 508 compliance.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EThe creation of accessible media and information resources, including Web pages and library resources.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EThe incorporation of\u0026nbsp;Universal Design content into university\u0026nbsp;curriculums.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETypical audiences include:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EWeb Designers \u0026amp; 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