{"@context":"http://iiif.io/api/presentation/3/context.json","id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/iiif/k93125s930/manifest","type":"Manifest","label":{"en":["Accessibility in Archives and Special Collections"]},"logo":"https://d9jk7wjtjpu5g.cloudfront.net/organizations/logo_images/000/000/166/original/LYRASIS_Learning.png?1631557479","metadata":[{"label":{"en":["Instructor"]},"value":{"en":["Lydia Tang"]}},{"label":{"en":["Description"]},"value":{"en":["\u003cp\u003eAccessibility must be intentionally designed into programs and workflows, and there are many ways that archives and library workers can improve accessibility for everyone. This workshop will help participants identify ways to make their archives and special collections more accessible, including physical and digital spaces. The instructor will introduce best practices as outlined by the Society of American Archivists’ Guidelines for Accessible Archives for People with Disabilities. Participants will learn how to assess both physical and digital spaces to common accessibility pitfalls and identify ways they can be addressed.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eLearning Outcomes\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAt the end of the session, participants should be able to:\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIdentify tangible ways that they can advocate for and implement accessibility in physical and digital spaces\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eRecognize “patterns of inaccessibility\" and how to mitigate them\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eUnderstand current and emerging standards and resources on accessibility best practices\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eInstructor: Lydia Tang\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eDr. Lydia Tang (she/her) is an Outreach and Engagement coordinator with LYRASIS. Previously, she held archivist positions with Michigan State University, Library of Congress and held numerous graduate positions at the University of Illinois, where she received her MLIS and Doctor of Musical Arts degree, including the American Library Association Archives, the Sousa Archives and Center for American Music, and the Rare Book and Manuscript Library. Passionate about accessibility and disability representation in archives, she served on the Task Force to Revise Best Practices on Accessible Archives for People with Disabilities and spearheaded founding the Society of American Archivists’ (SAA) Accessibility \u0026amp; Disability Section. She is the 2020 recipient of SAA’s Mark A. Greene Emerging Leader Award and was recognized in three SAA Council resolutions as a co-founder of the Archival Workers Emergency Fund, for spearheading the Accessibility \u0026amp; Disability Section’s “Archivists at Home” document and co-authoring the “Guidelines for Accessible Archives for People with Disabilities.”\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eLyrasis Learning events are delivered using the Zoom videoconferencing platform and will have AI-generated captions available. American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation is available upon request. If you need ASL or other accommodations to support your participation in the course, please contact us at es@lyrasis.org at least 2 weeks in advance of the event or as soon as possible.\u003c/p\u003e"]}},{"label":{"en":["Date"]},"value":{"en":["2025-05-22"]}},{"label":{"en":["Language"]},"value":{"en":["English"]}}],"summary":{"en":["\u003cp\u003eAccessibility must be intentionally designed into programs and workflows, and there are many ways that archives and library workers can improve accessibility for everyone. This workshop will help participants identify ways to make their archives and special collections more accessible, including physical and digital spaces. The instructor will introduce best practices as outlined by the Society of American Archivists\u0026rsquo; Guidelines for Accessible Archives for People with Disabilities. Participants will learn how to assess both physical and digital spaces to common accessibility pitfalls and identify ways they can be addressed.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eLearning Outcomes\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAt the end of the session, participants should be able to:\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIdentify tangible ways that they can advocate for and implement accessibility in physical and digital spaces\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eRecognize \u0026ldquo;patterns of inaccessibility\" and how to mitigate them\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eUnderstand current and emerging standards and resources on accessibility best practices\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eInstructor: Lydia Tang\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eDr. Lydia Tang (she/her) is an Outreach and Engagement coordinator with LYRASIS. Previously, she held archivist positions with Michigan State University, Library of Congress and held numerous graduate positions at the University of Illinois, where she received her MLIS and Doctor of Musical Arts degree, including the American Library Association Archives, the Sousa Archives and Center for American Music, and the Rare Book and Manuscript Library. Passionate about accessibility and disability representation in archives, she served on the Task Force to Revise Best Practices on Accessible Archives for People with Disabilities and spearheaded founding the Society of American Archivists\u0026rsquo; (SAA) Accessibility \u0026amp; Disability Section. She is the 2020 recipient of SAA\u0026rsquo;s Mark A. Greene Emerging Leader Award and was recognized in three SAA Council resolutions as a co-founder of the Archival Workers Emergency Fund, for spearheading the Accessibility \u0026amp; Disability Section\u0026rsquo;s \u0026ldquo;Archivists at Home\u0026rdquo; document and co-authoring the \u0026ldquo;Guidelines for Accessible Archives for People with Disabilities.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eLyrasis Learning events are delivered using the Zoom videoconferencing platform and will have AI-generated captions available. American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation is available upon request. If you need ASL or other accommodations to support your participation in the course, please contact us at es@lyrasis.org at least 2 weeks in advance of the event or as soon as possible.\u003c/p\u003e"]},"provider":[{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/aboutus","type":"Agent","label":{"en":["LYRASIS"]},"homepage":[{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/","type":"Text","label":{"en":["LYRASIS"]},"format":"text/html"}],"logo":[{"id":"https://d9jk7wjtjpu5g.cloudfront.net/organizations/logo_images/000/000/166/original/LYRASIS_Learning.png?1631557479","type":"Image"}]}],"thumbnail":[{"id":"https://d9jk7wjtjpu5g.cloudfront.net/collection_resource_files/thumbnails/000/274/323/small/GMT20250522-160032_Recording_1760x900.mp4_1748023137.jpg?1748023138","type":"Image","format":"image/jpeg"}],"items":[{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323","type":"Canvas","label":{"en":["Media File 1 of 1 - GMT20250522-160032_Recording_1760x900.mp4"]},"duration":3640.2,"width":640,"height":360,"thumbnail":[{"id":"https://d9jk7wjtjpu5g.cloudfront.net/collection_resource_files/thumbnails/000/274/323/small/GMT20250522-160032_Recording_1760x900.mp4_1748023137.jpg?1748023138","type":"Image","format":"image/jpeg"}],"items":[{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/content/1","type":"AnnotationPage","items":[{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/content/1/annotation/1","type":"Annotation","motivation":"painting","body":{"id":"https://aviary-p-lyrasis.s3.wasabisys.com/collection_resource_files/resource_files/000/274/323/original/GMT20250522-160032_Recording_1760x900.mp4?1748023135","type":"Video","format":"video/mp4","duration":3640.2,"width":640,"height":360},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323","metadata":[]}]}],"annotations":[{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513","type":"AnnotationPage","label":{"en":["Transcript [Transcript]"]},"items":[{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/1","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"All right, I've got… 12 o'clock Eastern sharp on my… clock, and I want to make sure that we are respectful of everybody's time.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=0.0,1.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/2","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"So, Shania? Perfect. Hello, everyone. Welcome to today's special webinar, Accessibility and Archives and Special Collections.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=1.0,10.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/3","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"My name is Sam Eddington. I am the program leader for Lyricist Learning.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=10.0,15.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/4","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Super excited to welcome you all out here today for this event.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=15.0,20.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/5","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"A couple of logistical notes before we begin. You will note that Shania is here with us. She has put her contact information there in the chat.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=20.0,30.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/6","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"She is amazing, and if you experience any technical difficulties. Please either send her a direct message there in the chat.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=30.0,38.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/7","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Or call her at the telephone number that she's provided. And she will be able to get you up and running again absolutely as quickly as possible.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=38.0,48.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/8","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Today's webinar is being recorded. You will receive a follow-up email, uh, later on.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=48.0,55.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/9","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"It will contain 3 things. It will contain a link to the recording.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=55.0,60.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/10","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"It will contain the slides. And it will contain a link to an evaluation survey.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=60.0,67.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/11","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"If you fill out that survey. Then, at the end of the month, which is rapidly approaching.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=67.0,73.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/12","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"We will send you a certificate of participation slash attendance, which you can use should you have any professional development needs that require it.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=73.0,84.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/13","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"I believe that is all of the logistical notes for this particular webinar.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=84.0,91.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/14","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"So, allow me to introduce our presenter for today. We are very fortunate in having with us Dr. Lydia Tang.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=91.0,98.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/15","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Who is an outreach and engagement coordinator with Lyricis. She previously held archivist positions with Michigan State University, the Library of Congress, and held numerous graduate positions at the University of Illinois.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=98.0,109.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/16","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Where she received her MLIS and Doctor of Musical Arts degree.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=109.0,113.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/17","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Including the American Library Association archives. The SUSE Archives and Center for American Music.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=113.0,120.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/18","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And the rare book and manuscript Library. She is passionate about accessibility and disability representation in archives, and served on the task force to revise best practices on accessible archives for people with disabilities.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=120.0,132.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/19","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And spearheaded founding the Society of American Archivists, Accessibility, and Disability section.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=132.0,138.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/20","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"She is the 2020 recipient of the Society of American Archivists Mark A. Green Emerging Leader Award.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=138.0,145.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/21","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And was recognized in three council resolutions as co-founder of the Archival Workers Emergency Fund.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=145.0,151.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/22","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"For spearheading the accessibility and disability sections archivists at Home document.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=151.0,156.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/23","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And co-authoring the Guidelines for Accessible Archives. For people with disabilities.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=156.0,162.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/24","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"We're really fortunate to have her.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=162.0,169.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/25","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Thank you so much for that introduction, Sam. And welcome, everybody. Thank you so much for taking the time to meet with me about accessibility in archives and special collections.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=169.0,180.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/26","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Just one additional housekeeping topic, uh, before we get started is if you would like to access captions.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=180.0,189.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/27","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"There is a functionality within the bottom menu of the screen to turn on captions.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=189.0,196.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/28","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"If you have any questions about, uh, turning that on, if you need it, please reach out to Sanaya.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=196.0,202.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/29","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And, uh, I'm going to put a link in the chat to my slide deck.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=202.0,207.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/30","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Uh, we have a pretty ambitious slide deck, and so we're going to just jump into it.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=207.0,213.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/31","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Thank you all so much for submitting your questions in advance in my form.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=213.0,220.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/32","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And, uh, so I've kept them in mind as I'm develop… as I developed the slide deck today.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=220.0,226.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/33","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"So, um, as you know from registering for this class. The accessibility is so important to be designed from the very beginning into programs and workflows. And there's a lot of ways that archival workers, people who work in archives and special collections across all ranks and across many units can advance accessibility in their role.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=226.0,250.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/34","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And so, some learning objectives that I hope that you will be able to take away from this session.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=250.0,257.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/35","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Is how to find ways to advocate and implement accessibility for both physical and digital spaces.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=257.0,265.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/36","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Uh, to anticipate and recognize patterns of inaccessibility and how to mitigate them, and to be aware of laws, standards, and resources on accessibility.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=265.0,277.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/37","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"So, uh, month… the month of May and coming up in June is very important for accessibility.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=277.0,285.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/38","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Uh, and so, actually, uh, just a little while ago, on May 15th, was the Global Accessibility Awareness Day.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=285.0,292.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/39","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"So, uh, so that's just something to keep in mind, uh, year after year. It's the third Thursday of May, and it's a Global celebration of accessibility and an opportunity for, uh, you to showcase your accessibility work, um.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=292.0,310.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/40","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"On social media, and all over the place. Another important date that's coming up is that the International Council on Archives has, uh, the International Archives Week.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=310.0,324.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/41","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Uh, and it's June 9th through 13th, and the theme for this is actually hashtag Archives Are Accessible. And so, if I believe the ICAA was interpreting accessible to mean Broadly accessible, so not only about people with disabilities, but also findable and reachable, but, uh, I encourage you all to, uh, show what you are doing to advance accessibility in your archives and special collections.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=324.0,354.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/42","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"So, a little bit more about me is, uh, that my accessibility journey started back in 2012 with a coffee date.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=358.0,367.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/43","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And, uh, so I met this person online, and we really hit it off, and, uh, so this person who became my husband is legally blind and uses a screen reader.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=367.0,380.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/44","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And, uh, so, uh, when I was welcomed into his family, I became more aware, my eyes were opened to many different types of disabilities. Uh, his mother had had multiple organ transplants, was immunocompromised, and also had a mobility disability, too.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=380.0,400.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/45","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And additionally, I started to realize and, uh. Come to embrace my own identity as somebody who's neurodiverse. And so, this is a picture of my shoes.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=400.0,412.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/46","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Uh, before I was headed out to the first, uh, my first keynote, uh, talk, I was, uh, really flustered, and I drove about 2 blocks to the airport.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=412.0,424.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/47","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And it was a summer day, and the air conditioning was on, and that's how I realized that I had put one shoe in a sandal and one shoe in… one foot in a regular shoe.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=424.0,434.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/48","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Uh, and that's, uh, just one of the examples that I laugh about with with my ADHD. Uh, and so, uh, these perspectives is what I bring to talk about accessibility. There are so many experts in accessibility, and each of us have our own story and our own particular areas of expertise about accessibility.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=434.0,456.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/49","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Uh, and so, uh, these experiences, uh, have allowed me to see pervasive inaccessibility. Like, once my eyes were opened, I couldn't stop seeing it. Uh, whether it's a scanned image PDF that is locked out, uh, that locks out screen readers from accessing them, whether it's airplane bathrooms where people like my mother-in-law would not eat or drink for 24 hours before her airplane.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=456.0,485.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/50","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Right? Because she couldn't access the bathrooms. Uh, being aware of crosswalks with audio signals and curb cuts, or the lack thereof.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=485.0,496.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/51","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"A grocery store aisles that have unmarked center posts, uh, so It's going to happen with my husband, that he'll always walk into that white post that's in a white room, and, uh, so yeah, that's hard.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=496.0,512.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/52","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And then also my archival work. I started thinking about the accessibility and drawbacks of what I was doing with archives.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=512.0,522.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/53","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"So, uh, Sam has already, uh, given a great summary of my background working in archives, and I don't need to go into all these details.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=522.0,532.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/54","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"But, um, I've been, uh, very lucky to be involved in a lot of accessibility work, uh, to impact the archival profession, and I'm very proud of Um, what I've been able to be involved with and carry forward, and also help other people continue to advance and innovate on.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=532.0,555.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/55","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And so, accessibility… is… is… is a human rights issue, and disability is a very universal experience, uh, that everybody will experience at some point in their life.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=555.0,572.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/56","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And it's actually a huge population of, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, that 1 in 4 U.S. Adults Live with a disability, and also that improving accessibility benefits everyone. Uh, so, to give a brief a summary about the disability rights movements that have happened in the United States, uh…","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=572.0,598.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/57","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Disability, historically, has been very stigmatized. There were actually ugly laws in the United States, and there was institutionalization of people with disabilities.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=598.0,609.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/58","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And so, uh, it took a lot of advocacy to get the rights that disabled people currently have, and there's still currently not enough that's being done.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=609.0,620.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/59","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And so, some important milestones to keep in mind is the rehabilitation Act of 1973.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=620.0,627.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/60","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And so this, uh, enacted, uh, federal laws to protect the rights of people with disabilities, uh, which included, uh, the protection from discrimination, affirmative action for federal hiring and promotion, and IT accessibility and telecommunications.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=627.0,647.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/61","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And then it progressed to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and uh… so this prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities, uh, among a broad range of organization categories, and uh, so… As you can see, disability rights has been","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=647.0,668.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/62","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Hard won, and it's… it's such an important aspect of being an inclusive and equitable society.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=668.0,676.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/63","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"So, to go along with the guidelines for accessible archives structure, uh, the entire document of this standard, uh, that's by the Society of American Archivists.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=676.0,690.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/64","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Uh, is centered on core values. And so, one of the important slogans in the disability rights movement is nothing about us without us.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=690.0,700.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/65","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"So, making sure that there is a true partnership with people with disabilities to advance accessibility, uh, and also so that way it's not just Here's what we think is the solution for you, and we have to fix you, and all kinds of things like that. No, it's really… it should be an empowered partnership. And also, uh, be flexible.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=700.0,726.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/66","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Uh, and I'll talk about different patterns of inaccessibility, and often they have to do with limited understanding and allowance of flexibility Respect privacy and personal boundaries. 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And that also accessibility requires an ongoing organizational commitment.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=747.0,759.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/68","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Especially from the various… the very highest levels. So, to do a quick, um, summary of disability adequate is just, uh, to treat everyone Equally, with respect and care. So… Uh, also, in terms of, uh, people first versus identity-first language, uh, that's something that the disability community is not, uh, unified on. 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And so, uh, the advice I would have for using that kind of language is to take the cues from the people that, uh, from the community, uh, that is using that language.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=802.0,819.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/71","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"So, do not ask for details about a person's disability, but ask how to support.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=819.0,824.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/72","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And, uh, going back to, uh, thinking about how to be flexible, uh, there are ways to modify communication, uh, so speak slower and louder for people who may be hard of hearing, but also be aware of that not every disability requires that modification, and actually, it could seem kind of infantilizing for other disabilities to behave that way. 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I haven't heard back yet, but I really hope it was recorded, because it was absolutely wonderful.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=903.0,929.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/77","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"So, as a reminder, do not touch the service animal. They're doing a job, and they're highly trained to do that. 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Uh, so you can only ask if the animal is required because of a disability and what the animal is trained to perform.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=941.0,951.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/79","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"So, going along on patterns of inaccessibility, uh, so, some assumptions are, uh.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=951.0,959.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/80","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Some patterns of inaccessibility can happen primarily if there's an assumption about uniform abilities, and assumptions about that maybe there is only one way to accomplish things instead of multiple ways.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=959.0,974.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/81","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And key that accessibility, probably in the case of inaccessibility, was thought of as an afterthought, or optional.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=974.0,983.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/82","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And so, some pictures I have are some examples of, quote, accessible seating options in a classroom, and it just shows the lack of care and respect, because these are simply some chairs some very old and decrepit chairs that have been put in front of a classroom.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=983.0,1001.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/83","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Uh, and they also use the term handicapper, which is an offensive, outdated term.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=1001.0,1009.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/84","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And then I also encourage people to think about who is missing from the spaces, and could it be if they're completely shut out of the location?","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=1009.0,1020.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/85","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And so, some examples of that is Hunter's Point Library. They went through a multi-million dollar renovation, and then only afterwards realized that all of the fiction stacks were inaccessible for people with disabilities.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=1020.0,1035.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/86","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Because the only way to access the stacks was by a staircase.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=1035.0,1040.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/87","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And another example of inaccessibility for entering spaces is on the right side of my screen, an example of an automatic opening door where the door opener is actually behind a trash can, and so that can make it impossible for some people to reach.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=1040.0,1059.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/88","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"So, uh, one of the questions I received was about, uh.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=1059.0,1063.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/89","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Auditing physical spaces for accessibility. And so, uh, the first advice that I would have is to partner with people with disabilities and make sure to compensate them for their time and expertise.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=1063.0,1077.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/90","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"So, working with people with disabilities while uncovers so many details and aspects.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=1077.0,1083.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/91","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"That might be overlooked, uh, and taken for granted otherwise. Another important collaborator could be a type of disability support unit, especially if you're located in a higher education institution.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=1083.0,1097.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/92","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And also, uh, go step-by-step through the process of coming to your archives.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=1097.0,1104.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/93","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Uh, so look about public transportation options, parking lots. The building entrances and exits, such as if there are automatic door openers, and whether the spaces are wide enough for a wheelchair to navigate, making sure that there are accessible bathrooms, and that there's wayfinding or tactile maps, and braille or tactile room signage.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=1104.0,1129.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/94","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And also making sure that emergency planning incorporates provisions for people with disabilities.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=1129.0,1137.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/95","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And so, coming up, I'm going to talk about the tale of two reading rooms. And so, when I was, uh, previously at Michigan State, we, uh, we, uh, renovated our reading room, which was just a very exciting opportunity to rethink our space to make it more accessible. And so, previously.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=1137.0,1158.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/96","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Like a lot of archives, we were based in the basement. It was hard to find, and also the door that we had was regressed into the wall to a way that when I invited my friend who was using a wheelchair to try to enter the space.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=1158.0,1178.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/97","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"He was unable to leverage himself enough to actually open the door.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=1178.0,1182.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/98","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And so that was eye-opening itself to realize that there had been a built-in barrier that a lot of us hadn't even seen before.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=1182.0,1190.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/99","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Hadn't been aware of. And, uh, contrastingly, uh, the new re… the new remodeled Special Collections has wide open doors and, uh, very open visual sight lines and things like that. So, it was a huge improvement across the bed.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=1190.0,1209.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/100","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And then it went on, uh, we went on to talk about various aspects of, uh, the reading room welcoming space, the reception space. And so, uh, with my friend doing this walkthrough or roll-through, uh, we realized that the reception desk that we had was not in welcoming and inclusive for different.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=1209.0,1231.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/101","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Uh, different levels of approaching the reception desk. And, uh, so a different example of another type of reception desk was having a bi-level reception desk, so that way.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=1231.0,1244.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/102","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Sight lines and comfort in being able to have a writing surface and things like that were all, uh, flexibly accommodated.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=1244.0,1254.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/103","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Additionally, comparing the old reading room with the newer reading room, we realized that the aisleways with our reading room desks in the old space were just simply too narrow, uh, for a wheelchair to navigate. And in the newer space, not only were the aisles much wider, but also we were able to get some accessible height-adjustable tables and chairs. And so, that was a great, uh, that was a great improvement, and it's been very popular.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=1254.0,1284.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/104","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Uh, for everybody to use these high-digestible tables and chairs for their comfort.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=1288.0,1294.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/105","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"So, some additional reading room considerations would be, uh, exploring alternatives for light adjustment. So, sometimes people are very sensitive to the levels of light and the types of light, so whether they are fluorescent versus other types of light and the intensity of it can really impact people.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=1294.0,1315.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/106","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And also making sure that there are magnifiers of some sort that are available, and making sure that the registration forms, if you have your visitors register, are accessible. So, if you just have a paper registration form, if somebody needs to access it electronically.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=1315.0,1334.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/107","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Uh, say, for a screen reader, they would not be able to do that. Um, and then also.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=1334.0,1340.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/108","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Uh, explore alternative reading room venues for people who may have sensory issues or may need to stim, or have a reading assistant, and so otherwise be a little bit, uh, have a little bit more volume besides strictly silence.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=1340.0,1358.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/109","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"So another thing to keep in mind is making sure that you're… that you have an accessibility statement on your website.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=1358.0,1365.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/110","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Uh, and on this web… on this statement, be very transparent about what is and is not accessible, uh, outlining accessibility features and any shortcomings, and also provide contact information for who to address for accessibility concerns.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=1365.0,1383.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/111","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And, uh, so some other, uh, practices that I encourage is to set up previews of spaces. And so, again, this is from, uh, Michigan State University, where they provide a picture of the classroom, and also the accessibility, um, measures that are available there. And this allows people who may have social anxiety or may need very specific, uh, accessibility","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=1383.0,1413.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/112","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Needs to, uh, preview the space ahead of time and anticipate if there may be any accessibility shortcomings that they need to look into.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=1413.0,1423.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/113","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Additionally, Michigan State University and some other cultural heritage institutions in the state have partnered with AbleEyes to do a three-dimensional tour, a virtual 3D tour of their spaces, and that's an additional way that people can preview the spaces to get to know it ahead of time.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=1423.0,1443.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/114","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Uh, thinking also about other elements of physical accessibility with archives is to think about your exhibitions.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=1443.0,1452.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/115","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And so, in the guidelines for accessible archives, it goes into much more detail, but some key points is to think about the angle and pitch of the materials in your exhibit, and also ensure that the exhibit text is is large. Uh, the thing is that for people like, uh, my husband, who is legally blind, there's not going to be a font size that's going to be sufficient. Uh, so on his laptop, he has the font size that takes up practically the full space of his laptop screen. And so, that's why it's also important to provide access to the exhibit","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=1452.0,1482.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/116","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Descriptions electronically, too, in case someone needs to provide, uh, to get access that way, uh, with the technology that they need. And so, some additional things to consider, uh, for exhibits and also for outreach and education, say, if classes are visiting, is to incorporate multiple senses, and so an example of that, Michigan State State University is that we got a sound dome, and so that was a way that we could incorporate music or oral history interviews and things into the exhibit space that just makes it","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=1492.0,1522.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/117","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Extra… an extra special experience, and then another example is a tactile, um, tactile examples as well.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=1530.0,1540.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/118","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"So, uh, going along quickly, uh, for, uh. For other laws and regulations relating now to digital accessibility, is that the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title II, was signed uh, was enacted in… last year in 2024. And so, this requires, uh, public entities","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=1540.0,1566.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/119","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"To comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 AA standards. So, uh, this is relating to All digital content moving forward from pretty much next year, April 2024, 2026, for most institutions, for some institutions that have a lower population, then it can be extended out for another year. But basically, the goal is that everybody is","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=1566.0,1596.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/120","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Generating accessible content moving forward, and that they need to also remediate content that they have.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=1596.0,1604.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/121","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Uh, and so… There are some exceptions… exemptions to that.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=1604.0,1610.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/122","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"But basically, it's very important to acknowledge that that exemptions should not be a pass for just saying, mm, we can't do that. Uh, like… like I've mentioned before, it's a human rights issue, it's also making sure that your collections and your resources and your services are accessible for everyone, and that really aligns with the mission of Archives broadly.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=1610.0,1637.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/123","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"So, uh, with digital accessibility, like I said before, it's important to design accessibility from the very beginning. And so, uh, some key aspects of accessibility is paying attention to the headings, the alternative text.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=1637.0,1652.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/124","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And the color contrast. Like, these are usually the top 3 elements that are crucial Crucial, crucial. So, the first one… It's about structure and navigation. And so, that can be a very simple fix if you know what you're doing. Uh, so it's very easy… say, for example, with a Word document, or if you're editing a blog post online, uh, that you think","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=1652.0,1676.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/125","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Oh, well, if I just bold this, then maybe increase the font, then that's fine.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=1676.0,1683.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/126","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"But for a screen reader, unless the headings are encoded in.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=1683.0,1689.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/127","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"It will not be able to navigate around the page. So, for somebody who's sighted, they may be able to, uh, skim and scan, but for a screen reader.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=1689.0,1699.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/128","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"They plow. So they started at the top, even in terms of, like, the menus and stuff like that, and then they just work their way down. And so if somebody's using a screen reader, it can just be exhausting, because it's a wall of noise, basically. And that's why, if you are creating some kind of document, it's important to select. This is the title.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=1699.0,1723.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/129","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"This is a heading 1, this is a heading 2, and going forward like that, because that way the screen readers can hop from heading to heading and things like that.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=1723.0,1731.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/130","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Uh, so it's also very important to test the keyboard navigation can happen, and so it's common for a lot of kind of startup apps, popular apps, that you need to have a mouse of some sort, or to be able to point and click with your hand if you're using a tablet or phone. And that's not sufficient, especially if some people are not able to utilize a mouse. It needs to be able to be navigable by just using the tab.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=1731.0,1761.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/131","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Button, and also with arrows. And another quick and easy thing to advance accessibility is to make sure that your hyperlink text is descriptive, because sometimes screen readers can jump from hyperlink to hyperlink, and if your hyperlink text says something like.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=1764.0,1783.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/132","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Submit your materials here, and that's the hyperlink, or more information can be found here, and that's… here is the hyperlink text. The screen reader will just say, link, here, link, here, link, here, and that's not helpful for the person using the screen reader. So instead, what you can explore is to have a small descriptive phrase. So, it is a little bit longer.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=1783.0,1808.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/133","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"But it would get the point across. So, using the example that's on the screen to express your interest in your role, please submit your materials here.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=1808.0,1818.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/134","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"You can say, hyperlink, submit your materials. More information about this opportunity can be found here. Instead of that, maybe say.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=1818.0,1829.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/135","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Hyperlink information about this opportunity, or more information about this opportunity.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=1829.0,1835.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/136","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"So, those are some examples. And, uh, I also received a question about, uh, the accessibility of PDF finding aids, and so something to keep in mind is that PDFs can be a little bit of a sticky wicket for accessibility. Some of them are really bad, and some of them are only tolerable, so it's not super great.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=1835.0,1860.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/137","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Uh, if you just simply scan a document, it will be an image, like I said, and it's not accessible for a screen reader.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=1860.0,1867.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/138","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"If we take an example of this Word document, uh. You will find out that the reading order is very important, and that the visual organization of the text may not be how it's received by a screen reader. And so, we will experience this example right now.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=1867.0,1889.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/139","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"So here's an example of something that just looks visually nice, but doesn't work very well with the screen reader.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=1889.0,1895.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/140","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"It reads down the column, but doesn't necessarily make any sense to somebody reading with a screen reader.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=1895.0,1901.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/141","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"That's one. Lots 2 folder. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=1901.0,1907.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/142","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"10 to 11, 12, 13, 14, 15. So here, you can see, right off the box and folder numbers first.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=1907.0,1916.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/143","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"But it never got to the title, so somebody using a screen reader has no idea what these numbers are for.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=1916.0,1921.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/144","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"50. 51, 52. 53, 54, 55. 56 bucks, title. Waiting minutes of a Go Designs. Newspaper articles. Correspondence lyrics.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=1921.0,1929.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/145","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Correspondence newspaper articles, photos, photos.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=1929.0,1935.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/146","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"So here's an example of something…","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=1935.0,1937.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/147","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Okay, so, uh, that was my husband doing a screen reader demonstration and just showing how the way that the machines will interpret the visual formatting is not sufficient for making the screen reader read things off in a coherent fashion.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=1937.0,1955.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/148","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And so, moving along, uh, in document accessibility, uh, so Sanser Rif font is easier to read, and that's something that's encouraged as opposed to severe font of some kind, and especially more customized fonts.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=1955.0,1970.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/149","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Uh, that would be more like handwritten script. Uh, and I'm just seeing something in the chat.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=1970.0,1979.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/150","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Um, yeah, thank you so much. Uh, and also, uh, don't rely on only color to convey significance.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=1979.0,1988.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/151","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And so, uh, when there is, uh, colored, uh, significance without any additional ways of seeing it, that can be very problematic, especially for people, uh, who are colorblind. And so an example of showing that extra distinction is the labels for Trello.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=1988.0,2010.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/152","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Uh, I would say they only got it half right, because the colors of yellow on… white on yellow, and these more pastel colors is not great for color contrast.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=2010.0,2021.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/153","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And, uh, an example of problematic, uh, color contrast would be, um, our stoplights.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=2021.0,2029.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/154","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"So, a lot of people have a color blindness that, particularly, it makes it difficult to distinguish between green and red.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=2029.0,2038.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/155","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And so, you can imagine how this very common arrangement of traffic lights in the United States can be very concerning and disorienting for people.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=2038.0,2050.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/156","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"An additional thing to keep in mind is that there needs to be an alternative way for people with disabilities to access images, especially if they're not cited and using a screen reader.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=2050.0,2063.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/157","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"What they will see by default, say if you're posting something on social media, is simply image.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=2063.0,2069.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/158","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And sometimes, some platforms will create some AI-generated captions. But as you may be able to see from this screenshot from Facebook, uh, the AI-generated caption says, maybe an image of one person standing food and indoor.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=2069.0,2088.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/159","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And so, uh, it just has to be manually checked and corrected. And so instead, what I wrote is, uh, two children messily playing with their food.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=2088.0,2099.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/160","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And the key thing about alt text is that it doesn't have to be describing everything in an image, like, you don't want to have a bunch of extraneous information, because Usually, the person who's using that screen reader wants to get the essential element that makes sense in the context of what they're reading about or accessing.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=2099.0,2122.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/161","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"So alt text should be concise. Focused and done. Done.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=2122.0,2127.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/162","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Uh, and then, additionally, uh, it's important to have alternative ways to access audio-visual or audio content. And so that's why it's so important to provide captions, uh, for… videos and audio as well. And so, this screenshot is from the interface of Rev, and it's just one of many different programs that, uh, you can edit captions.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=2127.0,2153.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/163","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And it's so important to manually review these captions. Again, just like AI-generated descriptions for photographs.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=2153.0,2164.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/164","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"They can be imperfect as well. Uh, oftentimes, captions will mess up on names, and specific jargon or terminology of the field. So, just as a specific example for lyricists.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=2164.0,2178.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/165","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"We always have to fix it, because the AI-generated captions will always say it's Lyricist, as in the person who creates the words for songs.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=2178.0,2190.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/166","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"So, there are additional things to keep in mind when you're providing scanned access to documents.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=2190.0,2198.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/167","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Is that, like I said, the first step of just scanning will be an image, and that's not even accessible at all for somebody with a screen reader.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=2198.0,2224.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/168","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"The OCR, the optical character recognition, is going to be pretty much unintelligible. And additionally, uh, with scanned documents, especially if they have multiple columns or some other types of visual ways of formatting text. They need to be tanked, so that way a screen reader will understand that there's title, and that there's the first column, and then there's the second column, and so that helps with the reading order, as opposed to jumping from one line of column A to…","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=2224.0,2254.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/169","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"The next line of column B, and just making it, um, unintelligible.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=2256.0,2262.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/170","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"So, an approach that some institutions are using is to scan documents, and then engage crowdsourcing for transcription. And so this is a screenshot of, uh, a crowdsourcing initiative.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=2262.0,2279.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/171","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Um, and so a lot of institutions use a program called From the Page, but there are also additional programs that allow for this type of uh, engaged, uh, transcription efforts.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=2279.0,2291.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/172","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"So, another person asked about evaluating the accessibility of software, and this is really my jam right now, at Lyricis. Uh, so I'm very happy to say that I have a component of my job That is devoted to accessibility and advancing accessibility in the organization.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=2291.0,2311.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/173","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And, uh, so what I've been doing is supporting the open source software that Lyricis has, and so I've created voluntary product accessibility templates VPATs and other accessibility documentation, and also done, um, manual and automated testing and things like that. So, what you can also do when you're evaluating software for your institution is ask for this accessibility documentation, and see what the response is.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=2311.0,2340.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/174","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"So, if you ask, oh, do you have VPAT? Do you have an accessibility conformance report?","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=2340.0,2347.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/175","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Can I see your heck mat? Uh, if the institution is kind of like, ugh, what's that? That's a really bad sign. Uh, so they should be able to have it ready.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=2347.0,2358.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/176","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And you should also take a look at not only what it says, and I know that these documents are very long and complicated, so it can be challenging to interpret.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=2358.0,2368.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/177","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Uh, but, uh, check the level of compliance that they, uh, they or an external auditor have, um, indicated, uh, for the software program. Also check when it was most recently updated. And, uh, ask if they have accessibility staff, or else, uh, staff who are certified in accessibility.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=2368.0,2390.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/178","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"So, some examples of institutional buy-in, uh, for accessibility certification is Princeton University. Princeton University has over 100 staff that are certified in accessibility, and that really shows a powerful message that accessibility is something that They understand requires professional training, and that they're willing to commit resources for that.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=2390.0,2417.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/179","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And so, asking them also what the protocols are for incorporating accessibility into the development and pre-release testing, and also look internally for your institution for procurement contracts, uh, to.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=2417.0,2431.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/180","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Put some pressure on the vendors and the suppliers of the software that they need to be compliant with accessibility standards, or at least willing and receptive to receiving feedback about accessibility and also providing a timeline for remediation.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=2431.0,2449.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/181","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And that is a way that some institutions really leverage the power of collective action to put pressure on vendors to advance accessibility. And so, there have been some cases with the library accessibility alliances and also the Big Ten institutions and other academic consortiums to put pressure and say, we're not going to sign that contract until you commit.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=2449.0,2474.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/182","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"To, uh, valuing and respecting and advancing accessibility. So, some other things that you can do is test it yourself. And so, uh, there are some free accessibility testing software, as well as some paid ones, but I would say The wave accessibility evaluation tool is a very easy and free software that you can use. 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And so, uh, there are things… Apple has voiceover, and I think Android is the one that uses TalkBack, and it's very eye-opening to try to navigate these. And, um, and so I encourage you to… to try it out, because it's… it's an experience like nothing else.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=2561.0,2589.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/187","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Uh, another thing to keep in mind is about experimenting with accessing content using different, uh, settings, like dark mode. And so the screenshot is an example of me accessing a newsletter in dark mode and realizing that the text that was overlaid with a textured gray background was not meeting compliance levels for contrast.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=2589.0,2612.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/188","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Um, so, sorry about that Uh, so again, uh, some key things to note is that passing an accessibility automated test is like coding to the test. 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So that's something very important to understand about automated testing.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=2638.0,2648.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/190","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Another thing to think about with accessibility and disability in the scope of this course is that reparative description is a very important aspect to it, and I'm not able to devote a lot of slides to it, but there has been a lot of really wonderful Best practice work describing disability collections. So, especially with historic collections found in archives and special collections.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=2648.0,2674.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/191","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"We will undoubtedly find, uh, some very hair-curling examples of disability language, uh.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=2674.0,2684.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/192","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"There are some words that I can't repeat here that have been used for, uh, disabled people, and unfortunately, those are often the keywords to find these kind of collections. And so.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=2684.0,2698.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/193","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"As archival workers, as cultural heritage custodians. We need to also… restored dignity, and reduce ongoing harm, and provide historical context for these types of languages. So… Uh, so it is a tricky thing to think about historical language, uh, so this is a way of providing discovery, it's also a way of authentically representing the resource that you're providing access to.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=2698.0,2728.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/194","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"But also adding additional context and an acknowledgement that this language is no longer acceptable is very important. Uh, and so an example of… engaging participatory feedback is, uh, something that I've linked to on Penn State's page.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=2730.0,2748.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/195","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"So, uh, doing a quick, uh, review of additional aspects to consider about accessibility and disability in archives work.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=2748.0,2756.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/196","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Is turning now to workplace accessibility. So, a lot of literature and a lot of activity around accessibility traditionally has been focused mostly from Professionals that are providing access to the public. But it's equally important to make sure that we all","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=2756.0,2777.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/197","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Live and work, uh, realize values of accessibility internally as well as externally.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=2777.0,2784.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/198","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And so, some hiring practice and interviewing practices are just the beginning of accessibility, uh, to demonstrate accessibility and to live it in the workplace. 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And I have to say, from my own personal experience.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=2835.0,2850.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/201","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"That, um, I am fully remote in my role, and that has been really wonderful, uh, for my mental health.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=2850.0,2858.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/202","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Uh, for disability, and it's… it's just a really important thing that I hope that we as a society… as a society will work towards expanding more, is this hybrid and remote work, even though I know that politically.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=2858.0,2874.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/203","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"It is, um, not always in favor. So, another thing to think about, accessibility of the workplace is the office environment. And again, having to do with light, making sure there's accessible light, and also alternatives to fluorescent light.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=2874.0,2891.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/204","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And sound. Um, so ambient sound can be a very difficult thing for some people to experience. Uh, making sure that the desk and chair is ergonomically appropriate for the individual, and that the computer setup, the mouse, and everything is working with the person that's using it, uh, including a built-in and additional software for accessibility.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=2891.0,2918.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/205","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And then, uh, the… always the age-old question about material handling, about box handling, is just making sure that there is an awareness of, uh, an accommodation for people who may not be able to sling around 40-pound boxes.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=2918.0,2934.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/206","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"I know some archival repositories actually make it a practice of intentionally using smaller boxes.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=2934.0,2941.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/207","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Uh, just to support, um, to make sure that people can continue doing their jobs and not get injured.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=2941.0,2950.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/208","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Additionally, uh, some other things to think about is with accessibility is communication. And so, it can be written communication, it can be auditory communication, but there needs to be an understanding about different modes of communication and different styles of communication.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=2950.0,2968.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/209","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Especially for people who are neurodiverse. And so, uh, an important link that I put into my slide is the Job Accommodation Network. So, if you have a disability and you're trying to brainstorm about possible accommodations, and then definitely turn to this resource for that.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=2968.0,2986.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/210","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And so, uh, now that we have breezed through a lot of our slides, I'm going to finish up by showing some resources to learn more. And so, uh, join a community of practice, and we need your… Advocacy and support. Uh, so, like a lot of…","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=2986.0,3009.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/211","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Other historically marginalized communities, there can be a risk that the onus for advocacy falls only on us, and that can be very difficult, especially if you're in a precarious position or otherwise in a power imbalance. And so that's why we need everybody to be aware and to raise your voice and support accessibility.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=3009.0,3032.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/212","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And so, some communities of practice include the Society of American Archivists Accessibility and Disability section.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=3032.0,3040.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/213","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Uh, if you are a member of SAA, that's wonderful, please join their, uh.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=3040.0,3045.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/214","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"They're, uh, communication listserv, uh, and if you're not, SAA allows for up to 3 adjoining up to 3 sections, and I hope you will consider joining on. Uh, that's during committee is very active, and they've been putting on a lot of wonderful webinars, and they continue to build that resources, such as the guidelines for accessible archives.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=3045.0,3068.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/215","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"From people with disabilities. Another important community of practice is, like I mentioned before, the DLF Digital Accessibility Work. They've got sub-teams for IT that does the testing, policies and workflows for designing policies and implementing accessibility and workflows, advocacy in continuing education, which also provides, uh, webinars and other types of programming to raise accessibility awareness.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=3068.0,3098.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/216","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And, uh, I have to do a little plug, uh, for this book that I co-edited with Dr. Grayson Brillmeyer. Dr. Grayson Brillmeyer is a professor of archival studies At McGill University in Montreal, Canada, and Dr. Brill Meyer directs the Disability Archives Lab, which is a very inspiring, uh, initiative to continue to","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=3099.0,3124.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/217","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Advance scholarship on disability and accessibility in archives, and there's a link in my slide deck. If you're interested in this book called Preserving Disability.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=3124.0,3136.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/218","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And so it's a compendium of authors contributing chapters about experiencing archives as a researcher, as a disabled person, seeing yourself in the historical record, and also as disabled archivists that are working in the field.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=3136.0,3156.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/219","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"So, a common refrain that may happen about accessibility is that accessibility is expensive. And while it is expensive, navigating with lawsuits is even more expensive. Uh, and there are some opportunities for, uh, getting grants to help with accessibility, too. Ideally, accessibility should be baked into operational budgets, though. So that's something to…","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=3156.0,3183.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/220","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Consider and to work towards, and even if your particular unit budget, if you're only looking at your archives or special collections, you go, oh boy, well, I don't have it.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=3183.0,3195.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/221","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"But maybe there is a disability unit on campus that may have funds that support other units, or some other operational funds, whether it's the umbrella organization of, say, an overarching library, or something like that. So, be sure to be persistent in creative, in exploring funding opportunities.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=3195.0,3219.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/222","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Additionally, there are some grant opportunities, and I'm linking to them in my slide deck. The Lyricist Catalyst Fund, in the most recent round, um, so their application window has closed earlier this spring.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=3219.0,3233.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/223","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"But, uh, they had a theme for accessibility in public libraries. Uh, the SAA Foundation Catalyst Fund, uh, and Opportunity Grants is another way to advance accessibility for specific, uh, initiatives. And the American Library Association also has a, um, Transforming Communities Accessible Small and Rural Communities grant as well, and so the deadline for applying for this grant is in the fall this year.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=3233.0,3262.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/224","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"So, that's the end of my slide deck. I really appreciate, uh, you hearing my very long presentation, and I really welcome your feedback and questions.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=3262.0,3279.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/225","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"We do have one question, this one's in the Q\u0026A. It says, where do people get accessibility certification from?","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=3279.0,3287.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/226","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Okay, so, uh, I have certification through the International Association of Accessibility Professionals.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=3287.0,3296.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/227","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And so, uh, the acronym for this organization is IAAP. The certification that I have is foundational. It's the broadest one. This is the Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=3296.0,3311.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/228","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"So, this is a CPAC. Uh, there are also additional certificates that may be more… specifically technical. So there's one for document accessibility, which is especially relevant if you're in a unit that's scanning a lot of things and remediating a lot of things.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=3311.0,3329.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/229","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"There's one also for web accessibility, and so this is especially geared towards web developers, uh, so if you have an IT team, uh, that's a very robust way of Um, learning the body of knowledge about that.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=3329.0,3346.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/230","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And demonstrating expertise about that.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=3346.0,3359.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/231","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Looking to see if there are any other questions for you, Lydia.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=3359.0,3363.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/232","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"In the meantime, I do want to let folks know that Uh, if there was confusion about the time or anything else, this presentation has been recorded. It will be sent out to you Uh, that recording following the… Um, the presentation.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=3363.0,3384.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/233","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"We've got a couple other questions here in the Q\u0026A. With so many archivists being lone arrangers and doing all the things.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=3384.0,3391.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/234","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"What are one or two small things you would recommend to start doing right away?","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=3391.0,3397.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/235","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"So, some… some key points that are very easy, low-hanging fruit, is when you are say, for example, building out Either you're finding aids in a Word document or other types of Word documents or websites, is doing those titles and headers right there. So, structuring the documents so that it can be navigated properly is so important. Another thing is for your hypertext, your hyperlinked text, to make sure that it's descriptive. So, that's for digital accessibility. For…","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=3397.0,3427.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/236","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Any other types of… well, for accessibility more broadly, I would say that, uh, demonstrating awareness and flexibility for accessibility accommodations is important. So, um… If you just have a website online do an accessibility statement. So, say… this… this reading room doesn't have height-adjustable tables and chairs, uh…","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=3437.0,3464.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/237","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"This reading room doesn't have I mean, sometimes you have more limitations than features at this time, but you can also say that, uh, for any accessibility questions, please reach out to and give a contact information.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=3464.0,3482.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/238","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"So, uh, it's important to be upfront and realistic about the accessibility, um, functionality that you do have or don't have, but having a way that people with disabilities can reach out to somebody and not… I mean, we don't have that so much in library and archives world, but not get stuck on an endless chatbot kind of thing, but connecting with an actual human.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=3482.0,3508.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/239","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"That's so important. And I referenced that chatbot, because ironically, even though Apple has championed accessibility, the process for getting accessibility support through them is absolutely infuriating, and that's another example of just Demonstrating always the care and the respect and the ease of use for our users.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=3508.0,3534.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/240","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Which actually, uh, dovetails nicely with what I think is our last question here, which says… just says, any AI cautions?","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=3534.0,3542.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/241","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Yeah, yeah, there's a lot of them. Uh, so what I would say is that AI is never going to be the final say or the final answer.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=3542.0,3553.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/242","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And, uh, so an example of those automatically generated alt text or captions, uh, don't just assume that because The ever-knowing, all-smart AI has done it, that means it's perfect. You've always got to come back, you've always got to do a review, because they're never going to get it quite right.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=3553.0,3574.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/243","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Uh, so, um… Yeah, that's what I can think of off the top of my head, is about that right now.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=3574.0,3586.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/244","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"It looks like that is all of the questions. However, I do want to thank you so much for attending. I want to thank Dr. Tang for her wonderful presentation.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=3586.0,3605.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/245","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Yes.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=3605.0,3606.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/246","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Uh, your contact information will be in the, uh, slides, correct? And you just put it in the chat, too, so… If people think of one of those staircase questions where you… think of something 20 minutes after the webinar that you would have wanted to ask.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=3606.0,3615.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/247","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"That will… Dr. Tang will be available to you as a resource.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=3615.0,3620.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/248","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Yes, I welcome anybody reaching out to me. I'd love to hear your feedback and any additional questions.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=3620.0,3626.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/249","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And thank you so much for attending. It was really great, uh, speaking with you, and, uh, just wishing you the best of luck.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=3626.0,3635.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323/transcript/80513/annotation/250","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Thank you very much, and we can go ahead and stop the recording, Shania?","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3566/collection_resources/149596/file/274323#t=3635.0,3640.0"}]}]}]}