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Digital Accessibility Doesn't Have To Be Scary with Emily F. Popek, APR
From Mastering Social Media for Schools · Hosted by Andrea Gribble
Episode summary
In this episode of Mastering Social Media for Schools: Understanding the New Regulations: Learn about the latest federal regulations on digital accessibility and how they impact schools, including a clear breakdown of what "WCAG 2. 1 level AA" really means and why it matters. The Four Key Principles of Accessibility: Discover the four core principles—perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust—and how these apply specifically to school communication and social media.
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Understanding the New Regulations: Learn about the latest federal regulations on digital accessibility and how they impact schools, including a clear breakdown of what "WCAG 2.1 level AA" really means and why it matters.The Four Key Principles of Accessibility: Discover the four core principles—perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust—and how these apply specifically to school communication and social media.Practical Tips for Social Media Compliance: Get actionable tips to ensure your social media content meets accessibility standards, from alt text for images to handling emojis and using AI for support.The Importance of Accessible Content: Hear why accessible content isn't just about compliance but also about making sure your message reaches everyone—and how this aligns with your communication goals. SPECIAL GUEST Emily F. Popek, APR Vice President, Strategic Communications Nichols Strategies, California Email: emily@nicholsstrategies.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-f-popek/ Twitter/X: @EmilyPopek Website: https://nicholsstrategies.com/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/nicholsstrat LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nichols-strategies/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAgfCvRLmrIIDXiFPw2Jl1A USEFUL INFORMATION Overview of the new federal rule on accessibility. This page spells out the standards, the timeline, and the exceptions.Go-to resource for understanding the WCAG standards - w3.orgFollow this page for tips on creating accessible content - https://www.facebook.com/a11yawareness and join this private Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/110948031049165 Order your copy of my book Social Media for Schools: Proven Storytelling Strategies & Ideas to Celebrate Your Students & Staff - While Keeping Your Sanity now!Interested in our membership program? Learn more here: https://socialschool4edu.com/ MORE RESOURCES Free Video Training: Learn the simple secrets behind social media for K12 schools! Sign up for our free e-newsletter - click here www.SocialSchool4EDU.com