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The three regional workshops on Accessible ICT for Persons with
Disabilities shared the same programme structure.
 Each
3-day live-in workshop trains 25 to 30 webmasters and representatives
from government offices, non-governmental organizations and
universities, colleges or training institutions.
Each participant must come prepared with the situation of
technology and accessibility in their organization. Webmasters are
also required to take copies of their websites with them to the
workshop as part of a web accessibility exercise.
Participants were expected to arrive the day before the start of
the workshop, which is called "Day 0". Following is the general
structure of the programme:
Day 0, Arrival
After dinner at the hotel/venue, participants get to know each
other and the content and expectations of the workshop.
Day 1, ICT Accessibility Concepts
Organizers and invited guests provide their welcoming messages in
an Opening Program. This is followed by a situation analysis of ICT in
the Philippines, provided by NCC, and a situation analysis of
disability in the Philippines, provided by NCWDP. The rest of the day
is spent in technical sessions introducing Accessible ICT, Web
Accessibility and Site Design and Planning. In most cases, participant
could begin planning their web site redesigns in the evening.
Day 2, Building Accessible Web Sites
Participants spend their morning in technical sessions regarding
Universal Design, Usability, and Accessible Media. They also have two
workshops on site design and making their own websites accessible. The
late afternoon is normally spent in a field visit or tour, and the
evening is spent by groups or individuals on their action plans and
mock-up accessible web pages.
Day 3, Applying the Skills
After a short session on eCommerce, participants take the lead.
They present: (a) selected mock-up web pages that are made accessible,
and (b) action plans. After lunch is the closing of the workshop,
including closing remarks, presentation of certificates and a
statement of commitment.
Methodology
Day 1 activities are mostly presentations with minor interactivity.
Days 0 and 2 are highly interactive sessions and new contacts and
friendships are made. The final day is dominated by the participants
themselves as they present their mock-up web pages and action plans
and engage in discussion. |
Goals of the Workshops:
General:
To give persons with disabilities (PWDs) full access to programs
and services of GOs and NGOs through accessible ICT.
Specific:
- To train webmasters and their equivalents from concerned GOs,
NGOs and POs in creating websites accessible to PWDs.
- To create and sustain a high-impact network of “accessible ICT
advocates” in the Philippines.
- To boost economic opportunities of and for PWDs through
E-Commerce.
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