- For questions, please contact Julie Cooke (jcooke@heartnetwork.org)
Category Archives: Staff
Digital Accessibility Resources
Overview
- W3 Accessibility Standards Overview
- W3 Introduction to Web Accessibility
- W3 Evaluating Web Accessibility
Tools
- ANDI Accessibility Testing Tool
- Axe Dev Tools
- BBC Assistive Technology Testing Guide
- Contrast Checker
- Library Accessibility Alliance Toolkit
- NVDA Free screen reader
- PAC2026 PDF accessibility checker
- T-Mobile MagentA11y instructions and exercises
- WebAIM Color Contrast Checker
- Website Accessibility Evaluation (WAVE)
Training/Webinars
- A11yTalks monthly webinars
- CEFLS Training and Discussion – Website Accessibility: What We’ve Done
- DLD Web Accessibility Series – Overview: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines & ADA Title II
- DLD Web Accessibility Series – Creating Accessible Documents and PDFs
- DLD Web Accessibility Series – Web Accessibility for Social Media and Multimedia Content
- Section 508.gov Accessibility Training
- Syracuse University’s Project Enable
- WNYLRC – E-Accessibility, WCAG 2.1, Title II, and Your Library (in NY)
Training and Discussion – Repair Cafes with Chrissy Bedard and Matt Cropp
- For questions, please contact Chrissy Bedard (christiana.bedard@gmail.com)
- Sustainable Libraries Initiative – Repair Cafe Chat Questions & Answers
- Sustainable Libraries Initiative – Repair Cafe Webinar
- Repair Cafe Manual – https://cefls.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Repair_Cafe_manual_USA_v_09_2016.pdf
- Repair Cafe Intake Form – https://cefls.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/item-repair-intake-form-with-tools_consumables-used.docx
Training and Discussion – Acronyms of CEFLS: What is MAC and CEFCAT with Sarah Spanburgh and Steve Kenworthy
- For questions, please contact Sarah Spanburgh (spanburghs@cityofplattsburgh-ny.gov) or Steve Kenworthy (skenworthy@cefls.org)
- To sign up to be a part of the MAC list, please contact David Fuller (dfuller@cefls.org)
Training and Discussion – Website Accessibility: What We’ve Done
- For questions, please contact David Fuller – dfuller@cefls.org
- E-Accessibility, WCAG 2.1, Title II, and Your Library (in NY) by Stephanie “Cole” Adams – https://youtu.be/Lomibjvhj1w
- Additional Resources – https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1VtgyxcrFM03kDar6_suI36CZM6cDIoTe
Training and Discussion – Free Online Tool for Eviction Assistance with Jesse Greco from Just-Tech
- For questions, please contact Jesse Greco – jgreco@just-tech.com
- Eviction Defender website – https://www.lawhelpny.org/EvictionDefenderNY
- User experience feedback form – Eviction Defender NY Feedback Form – Fill out form
Training and Discussion: Talking Book and Braille Library with Laurenne Teachout
- For questions, please contact Laurenne Teachout – laurenne.teachout@nysed.gov
- Talking Book and Braille Library – https://www.nysl.nysed.gov/tbbl/
- TBBL Institution Application – https://www.nysl.nysed.gov/tbbl/apply
Training and Discussion – From Donation Boxes to AI Bots: What Belongs in the Collection with Sarah Spanburgh
CREW Method – https://cefls.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/crewmethod12.pdf
CRAAP Test – https://cefls.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/craap-test.pdf
Generative AI and collection development policies: A proactive approach – https://learn.webjunction.org/enrol/index.php?id=843
Training and Discussion: Storytimes with Lisa DeLong and Charity Lazore
Training and Discussion: John Brown Lives! and Americans Who Tell the Truth with Anna Forsman
Contact Anna Forsman at anna@johnbrownlives.org.