| |
Section 508 Fall 2008 Course ScheduleBelow are schedules and course descriptions for the USPTO Section 508 workshops in Fall 2008. These courses are provided free of charge and are open to government employees and contractors associated with Section 508. Please enroll as soon as possible since space is limited. Students who successfully complete a course will receive a CD with additional information and references. To EnrollClick on the "Register For" link in the course descriptions that interest you below,
Send an e-mail to section508staff@uspto.gov and include the following information:
A complete calendar listing with dates and locations of the training courses can be found at the bottom of this page.
Accessible Web DesignAnyone who dabbles with websites and web products as well as those who want to be their organization's expert on creating and evaluating compliant web products and websites.This course is divide in two parts, the first part is a technical introduction to Section 508 web standards. In this section participants will learn the standards and how to create HTML products that are compliant and usable. This course is most effective when both individuals who create web products and those who test them in the same organization attend. The second part of this class takes a more hand-on approach showing participants first hand that there is no need to "dummy down" a web site to make it compliant. Working with real-world web pages, participants will become proficient in the skills needed to design, develop, and test for Section 508 compliance in web pages and systems. All attendees will receive a CD copy of the USPTO Section 508 Reference Guide and other reference materials. October 16, (9am-12pm) or October 23, (1pm-4pm)
Accessible Software Development
Document AccessibilityThose who create electronic documents or submit them for web publication.Electronic documents are an integral part of modern business practice. This technically challenging class provides a solid foundation in the concepts of document accessibility. With a focus on document applications that are part of the USPTO workstation baseline, participants will learn which document elements contribute to accessibility. These concepts will be reinforced with hands-on exercises using Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat 8.0. October 22, (9am-12pm) or October 22, (1pm-4pm)
Accessibility in Emerging Web TechnologiesWeb application testers and programmers who create dynamic and highly visual websites.This advanced class will examine new trends in web technology. For this hands-on course, we will discuss Macromedia Flash, AJAX, and how to use these tools to make web based systems Section 508 compliant. Class time will be split between these two different technologies. October 28, (1pm-2:30pm)
October 2008Courses with prerequisites are marked with an asterisk (*). See course descriptions for prerequisites.
Updated copies of the USPTO Section 508 Documents |
Is there a question about what the USPTO can or cannot do that you cannot find an answer for? Send questions about USPTO programs and services to the USPTO Contact Center (UCC). You can suggest USPTO webpages or material you would like featured on this section by E-mail to the mailto:webmaster@uspto.gov?subject=site_question. While we cannot promise to accommodate all requests, your suggestions will be considered and may lead to other improvements on the website. |
|