Advancing Accessible Workflows

Vista Higher Learning

Accessibility Learning and Meeting Solutions Marketing and Communications

Sample slides from two of the accessibility trainings.

Vista Higher Learning (VHL) is an education organization that provides learning opportunities for all language learners — those learning a new language, improving a second language, or perfecting their native language. The team is committed to being inclusive of all learners.

Challenge

VHL wanted to ensure their publications were accessible. Their designers and developers learned and began implementing digital accessibility standards but needed additional expertise to master the concepts and build efficiency in their workflow. They reached out to TriMetrix for accessibility training tailored to their needs.

Solution

We developed and delivered a training plan and four, three-hour training sessions on accessibility over the course of one month. Spacing out the sessions allowed the Vista team to immediately implement the learning and bring any resulting questions to the next session.

Results

By having multiple teams on the calls, the Vista team was able to brainstorm together which department would own which steps. They felt much more confident with their collaborative workflow and using their software to create accessible documents.

Sample slides from the training show the agenda for learning about accessibility and ePubs, including ARIA roles.

Accessibility Trainings

To deepen the team’s accessibility expertise, we developed training sessions that included overviews on accessibility standards and best practices, deep dives into accessibility workflows in InDesign and Acrobat, guidance on testing tools and remediation strategies, and considerations for ePubs.

Workflow Analysis

During the trainings, TriMetrix analyzed current VHL content workflows live with cross-functional staff. This approach provided VHL with tangible examples of who should be responsible for different accessibility considerations and at what stages in product development. VHL staff were able to collaborate on the call with TriMetrix guiding them so they understood each role’s accessibility responsibilities and how it would have a ripple effect on preventing accessibility red flags later.