Online videos are the best way to provide full communication in ASL for many deaf organizations… BUT: are your videos clear and accessible? Roberto will explain why providing access information is important and Lizzie will do a live demo showing you how to add a closed caption file to your online videos! This webinar will leave you with tools, tips, and a better understanding of why your online videos should have captions. This free webinar is a joint collaboration with the Colorado Commission for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind.
Note: this will not be streamed to Facebook, you will need to register for the webinar to receive the zoom link.
- DATE: Tuesday, September 1, 2020, 5-6 PM ET
- No CEUs will be offered
- Webinar will be done in American Sign Language (ASL), English Voice and English captioning will be provided
NOTE: REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
Panelists
Roberto is an Outreach Consultant-DeafBlind Specialty with the
Colorado Commission for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind. Roberto is one of the leading mentors with the DeafBlind Interpreting National Training and Resource Center. Roberto is known for his organization work with Council de Manos. Roberto is a second-generation DeafBlind and an advocate for equal access to promote the quality lifestyle in the community of choice. 
Before arriving at the NAD in 2013, Lizzie worked at Gallaudet University for five years, first as a Digital Video Specialist and then as a Video Senior Producer. She has a Bachelor’s degree from the School of Film and Animation at the Rochester Institute of Technology and a Master’s Degree from the Administration and Supervision program at Gallaudet University. Lizzie was born and raised in California before moving out east in 1999 and now lives in Austin, Texas. She appreciates opportunities to improve accessible videos and loves talking about captioning. Webinar Policies
We value access and strive to make our meetings accessible and welcoming to all participants. The NAD is committed to access and all of the presenters have been provided with guidance on making their presentations accessible. We also provide accommodations to meet individual needs during the webinars. If you have a question about an auxiliary aid or service you requested on your registration, please email [email protected]
All webinars will be in American Sign Language (ASL) unless specified.
- Our webinars are intended to be a safe, secure, and learning environment for all participants with the purpose of encouraging productive discussions
- All participants are expected to conduct themselves in a professional and courteous manner, and to show respect to everyone at all times without any form of harassment.
- The NAD does not tolerate harassment of any kind, including but not limited to: race, national origin, age, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, religion, or political affiliation. The NAD reserves the right to expel any person who engages in violations of this conduct policy, and also reserves the right to ban such person from future events. No refunds will be given to any person who has been expelled from the conference for violating this conduct policy.
- Anyone can report harassment or inappropriate conduct. If any person’s behavior has made you uncomfortable, or if you witness inappropriate conduct towards someone else, please immediately contact any staff or security affiliated with the NAD.
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