Tennessee Higher Ed Web Developer Accessibility Training

A deep dive into accessible web content and web UI development to begin to employ best practices for creating accessible content throughout the development lifecycle on TBR campuses. Curriculum for this training has been custom developed by Steve Faulkner, co-editor of the W3C HTML5 specification, HTML Accessibility API Mappings 1.0, Text Alternatives Techniques, ARIA in HTML, and Using WAI-ARIA in HTML specifications.

When

October 26 - 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
October 27 - 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
October 28 - 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM 
(all three days are required)

Where

McWherter Learning Resources Center at MTSU
1558 MTSU Blvd
Murfreesboro, TN 37132

Parking

Parking will be in the Honors Lot next to the John Bragg Media and Entertainment Building (1735 Blue Raider Drive). You do not need to purchase a visitor parking pass. The lot will have a dedicated parking attendant.

PDF icon TBR Web Accessibility Training Map

Hotels

Below are hotels that accept the Tennessee state rate. All participants should reserve their own hotel rooms. State Employees: Reimbursement as per your system's travel policy should be provided by your institution.

Hotel Address Phone
Baymont Inn & Suites 2230 Armory Dr. (615)-896-1172
Clarion Inn 2227 Old Fort Pkwy. (615)-896-2420
Comfort Suites 226 N. Thompson Lane (615)-869-0950
Country Inn & Suites 2262 Armory Drive (615)-890-5951
DoubleTree by Hilton 1850 Old Fort Pkwy (615)-895-5555
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites 110 N. Thompson Lane (615)-890-2811
Ramada Murfreesboro 1855 S. Church St. (615)-896-5080

 

Dining

Restaurants are available on campus and in the general area surrounding Middle Tennessee State University and most hotels. Meals are not provided at the training. State Employees: Normal per diem rates as per your system's travel policy will apply and should be provided by your institution.

Internet Access

Free Wifi is available on campus.

Network ID: WLANMTSU

Follow the guest registration process.

Software Suggestions

It is recommended but not required to bring a computer.

If available for your platform, please have the following software installed on your device for best results.

Registration

 
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