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Daily Buzz: Create an Accessible Association Website

Associations Now

To make your association’s digital space usable by everyone, De Bleecker suggests aligning website development with the latest Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). Keeping certifications in the domain of associations at [link] #assnchat #assnprofs pic.twitter.com/s969WlcmUJ.

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An Adept Lesson in Crisis Communications on Social Media

Associations Now

In reality, it was the opposite, something that seems surprising for a web browser company to miss: The company failed to update a security certificate. — Firefox (@firefox) May 4, 2019. The problem caused by the expiration was complicated to solve, and workarounds were not exactly easy to explain to end users. Why’s that?

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Your association website probably isn’t accessible — but should be

Association Success

While not legally binding, Japan has developed its own accessibility guidelines. . Beyond legal requirements, however, Samantha Evans, the certification manager for the International Association of Accessibility Professionals , said there’s both a social responsibility and a business case to make for Internet accessibility. .

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 7.24.20

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Although Elizabeth Merritt wrote this article for the museum community in 2019, it’s applicable to the association community in 2020. Quick hits before we get to the list of this week’s free education: 10 basic guidelines to minimize PDF usability problems. Virtual board meetings. Jakob Nielsen and Anna Kaley, Nielsen Norman Group ).

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What Burning Man's 10 Principles Can Teach You About Building Community

Higher Logic

Burning Man co-founder Larry Harvey , who passed away before this year’s annual event, wrote the “ Ten Principles ” in 2004 as guidelines for the newly-formed Regional Network. Let’s dig into these guidelines and explore how you can apply them to your role in building and strengthening the communities you participate in. #1:

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 10.11.19

Reid All About it

Presenters: Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Attendees will also gain insight by learning benchmarks for success as revealed in the 2019 Global NGO Technology Report. A new episode is posted every Monday by 1 p.m., or subscribe for updates. Host: Rogue Tulips LLC.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 10.18.19

Reid All About it

Presenters: Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Hear about the findings from the 2019 Association Communications Benchmarking Report , along with recommendations and tips based on the top challenges and trends identified. A new episode is posted every Monday by 1 p.m.,