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    SHRM Portage County Inclusion Learning Series: Website Accessibility

    Date: February 19, 2025, 10:00am – 11:00am
    Organizer:
    Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities
    Location:
    Online Event - link provided upon registration.
    Price:
    Free
    Event Type:
    SHRM Portage County DEI Learning Series w/Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (Virtual)
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    In partnership with the Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities, SHRM Portage County invites you to join OOD's February Meeting titled:

    "Website Accessibilty"

    ABOUT THE EVENT:  This is part of our SHRM Portqage County 2025 Diversity and Inclusion Learning Series. We are partnering with the Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities to provide business owners and HR professionals an understanding of the ways we can make our businesses more inclusive.  

    For this event, participants can learn and earn 1 SHRM PDC and/or 1 HRCI  Credit.

    ABOUT THE PRESENTATION: Join us for an insightful webinar on website accessibility, designed to help you understand and implement best practices for creating inclusive digital experiences. This webinar is perfect for web developers, designers, content creators, and anyone interested in making the web more accessible.

    Why Attend?

    • Enhance your skills and knowledge in web accessibility.
    • Ensure your website complies with legal standards.
    • Improve user experience for all visitors, including those with disabilities.
    • Network with professionals and share best practices.

    ABOUT THE SPEAKERS: 

    Shelly Burkhart, ADAC, OOD Accessible Ohio Specialist.  Shelly is the Accessible Ohio Specialist for Northwest Ohio. In this role, Shelly supports Ohio’s businesses, communities, venues, and attractions to be accessible and inclusive through individualized consultations, education, and resources. Shelly joined OOD in March 2016 as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor and has a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in sociology. She is also a certified Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator.

    Alanna Smith, OOD Business Relations Specialist.  Alanna is the Business Relations Specialist for Northwest Ohio with the Division of Employer and Innovation Services at OOD. In this role, Alanna supports Ohio’s businesses in their efforts to hire and retain individuals with disabilities. Alanna joined OOD in September 2019 and holds a bachelor’s degree in recreational therapy.

    ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITIES FOR OHIOANS WITH DISABILITIES: Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) is the State of Ohio agency whose mission is to empower Ohioans with disabilities through employment, disability determination, and independence.

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