[DSOSU] FW: Advancing Accessibility with Mobile Workshop 1/14/2016 THO 150A

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From: Hendricks, Leta <hendricks.3 at osu.edu<mailto:hendricks.3 at osu.edu>>
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GREETINGS

Advancing Accessibility with Mobile: How Natural User Interfaces Make Life Easier for All Ages and Abilities Workshop
A 90-minute workshop, Thursday, January 14, 2016, 2:30pm Eastern/
THOMPSON LIBRARY ROOM 150
Sponsored by University Libraries

Accessibility for those with disabilities has always been very important, and is now more dynamic and prominent with advanced technologies. NUIs (natural user interfaces) are those that put the human first – by making use of multiple human senses. They do this with touch screens, speech recognition, camera input, and “haptic” output, such as the way an Apple Watch can gently tap your wrist for a notification. These trends, along with the accessibility features of mobile devices, are proving to be extremely useful to those with visual impairments, hearing loss, and mobility problems, and also those with autism.

In this workshop, you’ll learn how the move from GUI (graphic user interfaces) to NUI in mobile computing is proving to be more empowering for people of all ages and abilities. Nicole Hennig will show you examples of apps that use these natural interfaces and how people with disabilities are benefiting from these technologies. You’ll also get a list of the best mobile apps in this area, and a guide to learning more about mobile devices and accessibility.

As a librarian, it’s key to be aware of how these technologies can benefit your patrons so that you can recommend and offer the best access to information for people of all abilities.
After participating in this workshop, you’ll:

  *   Be familiar with the accessibility features of mobile devices (iPhone, iPad, and Android), so that you can help your users access information in the best ways for them.
  *   Know some of the best apps to recommend to your patrons with various kinds of disabilities, as well as for anyone who can benefit from easier access.
  *   Have a good start for becoming an advisor to your community members about how to use mobile technology in the most effective ways – improving access to information for all ages and abilities, from children to senior citizens.

http://www.alastore.ala.org/detail.aspx?ID=11618&zbrandid=4634&zidType=CH&zid=32070594&zsubscriberId=1026818736&zbdom=http://ala-publishing.informz.net


Leta H-

Pacem in Terris, Mir, Shanti, Salaam, Hey Wa
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[The Ohio State University]
Leta Hendricks, MA, MS
Assistant Professor
African American Studies Librarian

Human Sciences Librarian
University Libraries Research Services
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Amy Shuman, Professor of Folklore
Departments of English and Anthropology
Director, Disability Studies
Director, Diversity and Inclusion Studies Collective
O.S.U. Distinguished Scholar
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