[Asis-l] FW: Celebrate World Usability Day 2009

[Junus, Ranti]

Forwarded by request.

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S.G.Ranti Junus
Systems Librarian, Electronic Resources
Michigan State University Libraries
100 Main Library
East Lansing, MI 48824-1048
+1-517-432-6123 x231


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You are invited to Michigan World Usability Day 2009, hosted by the
Michigan State University Usability & Accessibility Center.

Thursday, November 12, 2009
9:00-5:00, Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center, East Lansing

This year's theme is Designing for Sustainable Communities, and the
event will feature a special session on accessibility in the global
knowledge economy, talks from the Ford Motor Company and Oakland County
eGovernment, an Assistive Technology Expo, a workshop on WCAG 2.0, and
more!

Please register at http://usability.msu.edu/conf/2009/ by Thursday,
November 5, 2009.

Participants are given a choice of two exciting events in the morning.
An Assistive Technology Expo will present an opportunity to observe
real-world usage of text-to-speech software and other assistive
technologies with Steve Pollo (Mee, Inc.) and Al Puzzuoli (Information
Technologist, Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities, MSU). The
WCAG 2.0 Workshop will educate attendees on the latest Web Content
Accessibility Guidelines and how they apply in a Web 2.0 world,
presented by Mike Elledge (Assistant Director, Usability & Accessibility
Center, MSU), Graham Pierce (User Experience Researcher, Usability &
Accessibility Center, MSU), and Carl Raymond (Information Technologist,
University Outreach and Engagement, MSU). Tours of the Usability &
Accessibility Center will be available after the morning events, and
will be followed by lunch.

The afternoon will begin with a special session on Contemporary Issues
of IT in the Sustainable Global Knowledge Economy, moderated by Dr. Rex
LaMore (Director, Center for Community & Economic Development, MSU).
George Boersma (Director, Office of Technology Partnerships, Michigan
Department of Information Technology), will discuss current federal
initiatives that will extend broadband infrastructure into under-served
and rural areas. Kirk Riley (Executive Director, Information Technology
Empowerment Center, MSU), will discuss the work of the Information
Technology Empowerment Center
(ITEC) in increasing the technology skills of Lansing area residents.
Sharron Rush (Executive Director, Knowbility) will discuss how IT
accessibility allows individuals with disabilities to more fully
participate in the modern world, and Dr. Mark Wilson (Associate
Director, School of Planning, Design & Construction, MSU) will explain
the global knowledge economy and how each of the topics presented fits
in. After the talks, the presenters will be engaged in a panel
discussion, and the audience will be invited to ask questions.

After the session, attendees will have an opportunity to participate in
a live usability experience with the Michigan Chapter of the Usability
Professionals' Association using everyday clocks and focusing on button
types, display technologies, and product features.

Later in the afternoon, Salina Washington (Oakland County eGovernment)
and Dr. Constantinos Coursaris (Department of Telecommunication,
Information Studies, and Media, MSU) will discuss eGovernment Services
for a Sustainable County and Shane Schulze (HV Battery Engineer, Ford
Motor Company) will present on the topic of hybrid car usability.

EVENT SPONSORS:
A.J. Boggs & Company
TechSmith Corporation

Michigan State University:
University Outreach and Engagement; Office for Inclusion and
Intercultural Initiatives; Writing in Digital Environments Research
Center; Department of Telecommunication, Information Studies & Media;
Resource Center for Person's with Disabilities 

 
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JoDee Fortino
Manager, Usability & Accessibility Center University Outreach &
Engagement
94 Kellogg Center
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 353-8977
(517) 432-9541 fax
fortino at msu.edu