Events & Training Calendar

Making Social Media Accessible for People with Disabilities

Wednesday, January 20, 2021
2:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. EST

Cost: Free

Format: Webinar

Where: Online/Web-based

Sponsored By:

Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation (CIDI)

Description:

Social media platforms are great tools for sharing information directly with consumers, including COVID-19 guidance that people can use to protect themselves, their families, households, and their communities. However, if social media content is not accessible or does not take the needs of people with disabilities in mind, then access to important information is missed.

In this webinar, skilled users of social media with accessibility expertise will discuss the impact of using social media to reach a variety of audiences within the disability community. Previous research has suggested that these social media platforms may have a greater likelihood of being used to share vital health information related to COVID-19. Presenters will also demonstrate how to make shared information more accessible on frequently used platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok to reach the largest possible number of people.

Registration:

Register at https://bit.ly/2HRSuan or choose the web address link below. Space is limited.

Participants in this webinar will qualify for CEUs through the AAC Institute and CRCs through the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC). Registration for this webinar will close one hour before the live webinar at 1 p.m. Eastern time, on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. This webinar will be presented through Zoom, recorded and archived.

Contact For More Information:

Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation (CIDI)
Phone: 404-894-8000 (voice)
Email: cidi-support@design.gatech.edu
Web: Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation (CIDI)
(https://bit.ly/2HRSuan)