Many libraries offer instructional videos on their websites. Unfortunately, research shows that these videos are often inaccessible to patrons with disabilities. For example, Clossen and Proces
(2017) found that only 52% of the videos they examined were properly captioned and many had additional accessibility problems. In this webinar, participants will learn to create fully
accessible instructional videos. It will begin with a brief overview of disability that puts accessibility practices into context, then introduce design practices that support accessibility in
structure, scripting and narration, and typography and graphic design. The session will also introduce standards and practices for captions, transcripts, and descriptive audio. 

The session will include a checklist of accessibility practices and standards for future use.

Presenter: Melissa Wong is an adjunct instructor in the School of Information Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she is teaches courses on reference, instruction, and e-learning. An experienced instructional designer, she also consults for companies and educational institutions. Her work focuses on learner-centered design, online course
development (synchronous, asynchronous, and hybrid), and accessibility. Melissa is the co-editor of Reference and Information Services, 7th edition (Bloomsbury Libraries Unlimited,
2024) and co-author of the open access textbook Instruction in Libraries and Information Centers: An Introduction (Windsor & Downs Press, 2020). Her book Instructional Design for LIS
Professionals (Libraries Unlimited, 2019) is a guide for faculty teaching graduate courses in library and information science. Melissa has an M.S. in library and information science from the
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) credential from the International Association of Accessibility Professionals.