They covered the principles of WCAG and how they apply to GIS, practical tips for Experience Builder, Dashboards, Story Maps, and more, and resources for testing. See below for the slides presented, recording of the meeting, and provided resources.

Lunch and Learn Video Recording

Testing Tools

• ANDI (Accessible Name & Description Inspector)
• NVDA Screen Reader (free)
• JAWS Screen Reader
• WebAIM Contrast Checker
• NoCoffee Vision Simulator (Chrome extension) – search in Chrome Web Store

Reference

• WCAG 2.1 Quick Reference
• Esri Accessibility Documentation
• Esri Community Accessibility Forum
• ADA Title II Fact Sheet

dymaptic also has an Accessible Map Agent built specifically for map alt text that is free to try.

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The January 2024 IGIC Lunch & Learn will be held on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at noon.

Whether you are just beginning your ArcGIS Pro adventure or been riding that train for years, join us for a dive into Layouts. We'll discuss the elements of a layout, what to include, where to find it, creating a map series, and how to export your map.

Bring any questions and ArcGIS Pro experiences to the casual webinar on January 24th.

Presenters:

Micah Cutler and Garrett Byrd with Schneider Geospatial

Webex Meeting Information:

Meeting number (access code): 2631 786 9089
Meeting password: zpTieJXk865

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