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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> terrypowers59@gmail.com [mailto:terrypowers59@gmail.com] <br><b>Sent:</b> Sunday, January 10, 2021 12:18 PM<br><b>To:</b> 'Deborah' <deborahb14@verizon.net><br><b>Subject:</b> FW: [tech-vi Announce List] Webinar From the U.S. Access Board: Accessibility of Virtual Meeting Platforms: Wednesday, January 13, 2:00 PM Eastern Time<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> <a href="mailto:tech-vi@groups.io">tech-vi@groups.io</a> <<a href="mailto:tech-vi@groups.io">tech-vi@groups.io</a>> <b>On Behalf Of </b>David Goldfield<br><b>Sent:</b> Saturday, January 9, 2021 11:43 PM<br><b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:tech-vi@groups.io">tech-vi@groups.io</a><br><b>Subject:</b> [tech-vi Announce List] Webinar From the U.S. Access Board: Accessibility of Virtual Meeting Platforms: Wednesday, January 13, 2:00 PM Eastern Time<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.access-board.gov/about/meetings.html">Original Source</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-size:12.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#1B1B1B'>Every two months, members of the Access Board hold a meeting, which is primarily open to the public. The meetings typically span three days, with the first two days usually dedicated to committee meetings and presentations and the afternoon of the third day devoted to the agenda of the full Board. The meetings are webcast live, as well as archived.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white;box-sizing: inherit;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;text-align:start;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-size:12.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#1B1B1B'>The next meeting of the Board will be held January 13 from 2:00 – 4:00 (ET) and will feature a presentation on conducting virtual meetings and events that are accessible to persons with disabilities. Guest speakers from the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Communications Commission will explain what makes virtual platforms accessible and highlight common access issues. They will also cover best practice recommendations and resources for platform accessibility. The public is encouraged to attend.<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='background:white;box-sizing: inherit;font-size:1.34rem;margin-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:0.5rem;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;text-align:start;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px' id=meeting-of-the-us-access-board><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#1B1B1B'>Meeting of the U.S. Access Board<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p style='background:white;box-sizing: inherit'><strong><span style='font-size:12.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#1B1B1B'>January 13, 2021 2:00 - 4:00 (ET)</span></strong><span style='font-size:12.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#1B1B1B'><br>Zoom link: <a href="https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1610020084">https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1610020084</a><br>Call-in numbers: (669) 254-5252 or (646) 828-7666 or (551) 285-1373; meeting ID: 161 002 0084<br>Contact: Rose Marie Bunales at <a href="mailto:bunales@access-board.gov">bunales@access-board.gov</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='background:white;box-sizing: inherit;font-size:1.34rem;margin-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:0.5rem;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;text-align:start;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px' id=agenda><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#1B1B1B'>Agenda<o:p></o:p></span></h3><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#1B1B1B;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;background:white;box-sizing: inherit'><span style='font-size:12.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Welcome<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#1B1B1B;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;background:white;box-sizing: inherit'><span style='font-size:12.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Executive Director’s Report<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#1B1B1B;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;background:white;box-sizing: inherit'><span style='font-size:12.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Presentation on “Accessible Virtual Meeting Platforms”<o:p></o:p></span></li><ul type=circle><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#1B1B1B;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo3;background:white;box-sizing: inherit'><span style='font-size:12.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Brandon Pace, Department of Homeland Security<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#1B1B1B;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo3;background:white;box-sizing: inherit'><span style='font-size:12.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Gerard Williams, Federal Communications Commission<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#1B1B1B;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;background:white;box-sizing: inherit'><span style='font-size:12.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Official and New Business<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p style='background:white;box-sizing: inherit;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;text-align:start;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-size:12.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#1B1B1B'>During the pandemic, the Board is conducting its meetings remotely using <a href="https://zoomgov.com/" title="external link">Zoom for Government</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white;box-sizing: inherit;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;text-align:start;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-size:12.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#1B1B1B'>Meetings were typically held at the Board’s conference space at 1331 F Street NW, Suite 800, in downtown Washington, DC. The Board usually substitutes one of its meetings each year for a town hall forum outside Washington, DC. For the comfort of all participants and to promote a <a href="https://www.access-board.gov/about/policy/ffe.html">fragrance-free</a> environment, attendees are requested not to use perfume, cologne, or other fragrances.<o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 style='background:white;box-sizing: inherit;font-size:1.95rem;margin-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:0.5rem;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;text-align:start;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px' id=board-conference-space><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#1B1B1B'>Board Conference Space<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p style='background:white;box-sizing: inherit;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;text-align:start;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-size:12.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#1B1B1B'><img border=0 width=321 height=220 id="_x0000_i1025" src="cid:image001.jpg@01D6E6E1.1C951250" alt="Board Meeting in conference space (photo)."><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white;box-sizing: inherit;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;text-align:start;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-size:12.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#1B1B1B'>Board meetings and other events are held at the Board’s conference space at 1331 F Street NW, Suite 800, in downtown Washington, DC. The 2,720 square foot space, which is located two floors below the Board’s 10th floor offices, features an integrated assistive listening loop system that fully covers meeting and spectator areas, ceiling-mounted projectors, automated projection screens, supplementary monitors, and topical artwork.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white;box-sizing: inherit;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;text-align:start;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-size:12.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#1B1B1B'>See our Contact Us page for <a href="https://www.access-board.gov/contact/#location-and-directions">location and directions</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white;box-sizing: inherit;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;text-align:start;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-size:12.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#1B1B1B'>To inquire about use of the space, please contact <a href="mailto:bunales@access-board.gov">Rose Marie Bunales</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>David Goldfield,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Blindness Assistive Technology Specialist<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://WWW.DavidGoldfield.org">WWW.DavidGoldfield.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:white'>_._,_._,_<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><hr size=2 width="100%" align=center></div><p class=MsoNormal>Groups.io Links:<o:p></o:p></p><p>You receive all messages sent to this group. <o:p></o:p></p><p><a href="https://groups.io/g/tech-vi/message/403" target="_blank">View/Reply Online (#403)</a> | <a href="mailto:tech-vi@groups.io?subject=Re:%20%5Btech-vi%20Announce%20List%5D%20Webinar%20From%20the%20U.S.%20Access%20Board%3A%20Accessibility%20of%20Virtual%20Meeting%20Platforms%3A%20Wednesday%2C%20January%2013%2C%202%3A00%20PM%20Eastern%20Time" target="_blank">Reply To Group</a> | <a href="mailto:david.goldfield@outlook.com?subject=Private:%20Re:%20%5Btech-vi%20Announce%20List%5D%20Webinar%20From%20the%20U.S.%20Access%20Board%3A%20Accessibility%20of%20Virtual%20Meeting%20Platforms%3A%20Wednesday%2C%20January%2013%2C%202%3A00%20PM%20Eastern%20Time" target="_blank">Reply To Sender</a> | <a href="https://groups.io/mt/79565131/17455" target="_blank">Mute This Topic</a> | <a href="https://groups.io/g/tech-vi/post">New Topic</a><br><a href="https://groups.io/g/tech-vi/editsub/17455">Your Subscription</a> | <a href="mailto:tech-vi+owner@groups.io">Contact Group Owner</a> | <a href="https://groups.io/g/tech-vi/leave/8954496/1106850279/xyzzy">Unsubscribe</a> [terrypowers59@gmail.com]<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:white'>_._,_._,_<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></body></html>