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Editing for Everyone: Practical Accessibility for Editors
Presenter: Sonya Poller
Language: English
Number of sessions: 1
Topics: Accessibility , Diversity and Inclusion , Ethical Editing
Level: Introductory

Note: This session will take place during the Editors Canada Virtual Training Day and will be available at a discounted rate as part of the Training Day package. Visit the Training Day webpage for the full schedule and package rate.  In this hands-on, thought-provoking webinar, editors will explore how everyday editorial decisions impact accessibility and how small changes […]

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Some of the Things You Wanted to Know about Alt Text
Presenter: Amber Riaz
Language: English
Number of sessions: 1
Topics: Accessibility
Level: Introductory

This webinar will answer questions attendees might have about alt text and its current use in multiple contexts to enable accessibility for different types of content. The presentation will define alt text, provide an overview of who might use alt text and why and introduce guidelines on composing alt text. Whose job is it to […]

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Inclusive and Conscious Language for Editors: How to Edit for Respectful Content and Why it’s Important
Presenter: Dr. Amber Riaz
Language: English
Number of sessions: 1
Topics: Diversity and Inclusion , Editing Specializations , Ethical Editing
Level: Introductory/ Intermediate

This webinar uses scenario-based discussions to explore issues of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI). We know that language is constantly evolving to reflect rapidly changing social interactions and dynamics. How do we, as editors and publishing professionals, keep up with these changes? How do we express our flexibility, our willingness to change, in our work? What are the issues we need to be aware of as we consider EDI and accessibility? By the end of the webinar, participants will have an understanding of EDI issues most relevant to editing and publishing, and practice how editors can help shape language with an eye to inclusion and justice.

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