Accessibility
Operationalizing accessibility best practices into our daily technology work.
Tips for Accessible Virtual Meetings
The OIT Technology Accessibility Program Weekly Office Hours for State Agencies Meeting Norms provide helpful information for promoting accessible online meetings. Here are a few tips for your next meeting:
Mute audio when you are not speaking to minimize meeting background noise.
Please remember to write comments in the chat while somebody is speaking and keep the chat on topic. Screen readers will read everything written in the chat aloud, which can distract screen reader users, especially if items are posted while they are speaking.
When you add comments to the chat and include a link, briefly explain what the link is for.
Raise your virtual hand to speak and wait to be called on. (This is more important the larger the meeting.)
Keep your camera on and look toward the camera when speaking. Users who have auditory disabilities may benefit from being able to read lips.
Meeting norms, which can be shared and pinned in the meeting chat at the start of meetings, can help teams create more inclusive online spaces.
Check out what’s new with Accessibility. Join the Technology Accessibility Program (TAP) Open Office Hours every Thursday at 9 a.m. or email oit_accessibility@state.co.us to be added to the invite.
At TAP, one of the most essential jobs as accessibility consultants is to guide and advise on accessibility best practices related to training and assessing skills. The following skills will help your agency create and purchase accessible technology. For questions about accessibility training, contact TAP at OIT_accessibility@state.co.us.