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There is now a CONTENT FREEZE for Mercury while we switch to a new platform. It began on Friday, March 10 at 6pm and will end on Wednesday, March 15 at noon. No new content can be created during this time, but all material in the system as of the beginning of the freeze will be migrated to the new platform, including users and groups. Functionally the new site is identical to the old one. webteam@gatech.edu
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Atlanta, GA | Posted: May 21, 2020
Information Technology at Georgia Tech celebrates Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) on Thursday, May 21.
The purpose of GAAD is to promote conversation and learning opportunities around electronics and technology (websites, software, mobile apps, online documents, etc.) that is accessible and inclusive for users with varying abilities.
The following list of webinars are highlighted as recommendations:
Webinars
Thursday, May 21
Virtual Panel: Teleworking for People with Disabilities
11 a.m. to Noon
Basic Accessibility Fundamentals Bootcamp
12 to 3 p.m.
Intro to Audio Description
2 to 2:30 p.m.
*This will also be held May 26 and June 2.
Tuesday, June 2
Publishing Accessibility Laws 101: Learn How to Create Accessible Online Content
2 to 3 p.m.
Thursday, June 4
Quick Start to Captioning
2 to 2:30 p.m.
