CLF 2.0 has Changed. Are you Ready to Adapt?
Did you know that all federal government websites must be compliant with WCAG 2.0 before October 1, 2011? The Web Experience Toolkit (WET) is one of the easiest toolsets to use to help meet this target (and is recommended by TBS). The CLF 2.0 standards are being replaced; do you know how this will affect you?
These deadlines are happening NOW. Please read the important information below and pay close attention to the due dates
Important Dates
December 31, 2011: Institution compliance report to be submitted to TBS by December 31, 2011 using the Web Inventory Reporting Tool.
February 29, 2012: All home pages or pages referenced from Web site home pages are to be compliant.
July 31, 2012: The “most used” pages are to be compliant
July 31, 2013: Final implementation must be completed by July 31, 2013.
Support and Knowledge Solutions
Eliquo can help guide you through this process. We have worked directly with TBS and the Web Management Council to develop specialized courses that comply with The Standard on Web accessibility. Eliquo has over 10 years experience in training all levels of government employees on CLF and web accessibility standards for HTML and PDF.
Our WCAG, WET and Accessibility courses include:
CLF and WET
Updated! Changes to CLF including WET, Standard on Web Accessibility and Standard on Usability
Updated! Web Experience Toolkit (WET): Implementation and Strategies for Deputy Heads, SDOs and Managers
Updated! Web Experience Toolkit (WET): Migrating to WET and the Usability Theme
Updated! Web Experience Toolkit (WET) Features: Installation and Design
WCAG 2.0
Updated! Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
New! Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 for Content Providers
Updated! Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro: Alternate Devices and Accessibility
New! Accessible Audio and Video with WCAG 2.0
ATTENTION ALL CONTENT PROVIDERS
Content Providers now have their own set of checkpoints and responsibilities when providing content for electronic publishing.
Eliquo can teach you what you are and what you are not accountable for. We are now offering a 1/2 day class entitled Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 for Content Providers
Course Bookings and Availability
The new milestone dates are fast approaching. In response, Eliquo has scheduled many dates for these courses. They will be readily available on a monthly basis. Open-enrolment courses (public) and private courses are available.
To register for a public course or to review outlines and schedule information, please visit the course pages or contact us at info@eliquo.ca.