State of Vermont Employee Resources
Below are a number of resources for State employees to learn more about accessible communications. You should connect to the Learning Management System (LMS) before clicking the links or they will bring you to a login screen. The KnowledgeWave courses are not in the LMS, but the completion records are imported into the LMS so they show as completed on student transcripts. You will need to log in to KnowledgeWave first before using the links. If you have difficulty logging in, there is a forgot password link and a phone number for assistance.
Additional Resouces for State Employees
LMS: Employee Introduction to Accessibility
AHS online course, which is available to all employees. Covers general accessibility concepts, including considerations for communication and resources.
LMS: PDF Accessibility for State Employees
AHS video but available to all employees. It covers the process of checking and updating accessibility in Adobe Acrobat.
LMS: Introduction to Digital Accessibility
AHS video but available to all employees.
LMS: Introduction to Accessibility in Office 365
Recording of a meeting focused on Accessibility in Office 365 with a featured speaker from Microsoft.
LMS: What’s New in Microsoft 365 – What’s New In Outlook: Ensure Accessibility
Short BizLibrary video on Accessibility Checker and considerations in Microsoft Outlook.
LMS: Section 508 Compliance: Modifying Office Suite Documents
Short BizLibrary video demonstrating how to format and organize your content to be more accessible in documents and meet Section 508 requirements.
KnowledgeWave: Use the Accessibility Checker in Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Although this video covers the topic of the Accessibility Checker and other accessibility considerations in Office 2016, the interface and topics covered are essentially the same in Office 365. This course is one that the Department of Disabilities, Aging, and Independent Living uses.
Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, DeafBlind, & DeafPlus Services & Resources
Best practices for communicating with Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, DeafBlind, & DeafPlus audience members.
Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, Deafblind Assistive Tech and Accommodations Guide
One-pager about assistive technology and accommodations.
Working with Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, DeafBlind, and DeafPlus People SOV LINC Training
30 minute training, that walks users through working with individuals who experience hearing loss in the workplace and community. It defines terms used within the deaf community, some of the methods of communication used, and how we can create an inclusive and accessible workplace for all individuals.