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SUMMARY:NEW! Member Masterclass: Digital ADA Compliance with Apricity Web Solutions
DESCRIPTION:ADA Online Accessibility: Understanding Its Application and Impact on Small and Medium-Sized Businesses\n\n\n\nPresented by: Apricity Web Solutions\n\nSpeaker: Mary-Frances O'Dea\, Founder\n\n\n\nSponsored by: FNBO\n\n \nAbout Member Masterclass\n\nThe Member Masterclass series is an exclusive opportunity for Longmont Area Chamber of Commerce members to gain insights and practical knowledge from fellow members who are experts in their fields. These monthly sessions are designed to foster connections\, expand professional know-how\, and provide actionable takeaways that members can apply to their businesses immediately.\n\nEach session features a 30-minute presentation by a Chamber member\, followed by an interactive Q&A and networking opportunity.\n \n\nThis Month's Topic: Digital Accessibility & ADA Compliance\n\nMany small and medium-sized business owners understand the importance of ADA compliance for their physical locations\, but did you know these regulations also extend to your digital presence? Your website\, social media\, and online documents should be accessible to all users\, including those with disabilities.\n\nJoin us for an informative session on ADA Online Accessibility\, where you'll:\n\n  Gain an understanding of ADA compliance for websites and digital platforms\n\n  Learn the POUR framework (Perceivable\, Operable\, Understandable\, Robust) as a foundation for accessibility\n\n  Discover free and practical tools like ANDI to evaluate your current online accessibility\n\n  Take away actionable steps to improve digital inclusivity\, from alt text to color contrast\n\nMeet the Speaker\n\nMary-Frances O'Dea | Founder\, Apricity Web Solutions\n\nWith nearly 20 years of experience\, Mary-Frances O'Dea is a leading expert in website integration\, accessibility\, and project management. Through her company\, Apricity Web Solutions\, she helps businesses create seamless and inclusive digital experiences. Passionate about accessibility\, she specializes in ensuring that websites are easy to use for all individuals\, including those with disabilities. Whether it's optimizing digital tools\, enhancing user experience\, or integrating e-commerce platforms\, Apricity Web Solutions is dedicated to making the online world more accessible and efficient for businesses.\n\nThank You to Our Sponsor\n\nFNBO   First National Bank of Omaha\n\nThe Member Masterclass series is made possible through the generous support of FNBO\, a long-time partner of the Longmont Area Chamber of Commerce. FNBO is committed to fostering financial well-being and supporting businesses in our community. With a 165-year legacy and a mission rooted in integrity\, respect\, and passion\, FNBO invests in key areas such as affordable housing\, workforce development\, and financial literacy. Their ongoing commitment ensures that valuable educational programs like this continue to serve and empower our Chamber members.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<span style="font-size:18px\;"><strong>ADA Online Accessibility: Understanding Its Application and Impact on Small and Medium-Sized Businesses</strong></span><br />\n<br />\n<strong>Presented by</strong>: <a href="https://apricitywebsolutions.com/">Apricity Web Solutions</a><br />\n<strong>Speaker</strong>: Mary-Frances O&#39\;Dea\, Founder<br />\n<br />\nSponsored by: FNBO<br />\n&nbsp\;\n<h2><strong>About Member Masterclass</strong></h2>\n\n<p>The <strong>Member Masterclass</strong> series is an exclusive opportunity for Longmont Area Chamber of Commerce members to gain insights and practical knowledge from fellow members who are experts in their fields. These monthly sessions are designed to foster connections\, expand professional know-how\, and provide actionable takeaways that members can apply to their businesses immediately.</p>\n\n<p>Each session features a <strong>30-minute presentation</strong> by a Chamber member\, followed by an <strong>interactive Q&amp\;A and networking opportunity.</strong></p>\n&nbsp\;\n\n<h2><strong>This Month&rsquo\;s Topic: Digital Accessibility &amp\; ADA Compliance</strong></h2>\n\n<p>Many small and medium-sized business owners understand the importance of ADA compliance for their physical locations\, but did you know these regulations also extend to your <strong>digital presence</strong>? Your website\, social media\, and online documents should be accessible to all users\, including those with disabilities.</p>\n\n<p>Join us for an <strong>informative session on ADA Online Accessibility</strong>\, where you&#39\;ll:<br />\n&#10004\; <strong>Gain an understanding</strong> of ADA compliance for websites and digital platforms<br />\n&#10004\; <strong>Learn the POUR framework</strong> (Perceivable\, Operable\, Understandable\, Robust) as a foundation for accessibility<br />\n&#10004\; <strong>Discover free and practical tools</strong> like ANDI to evaluate your current online accessibility<br />\n&#10004\; <strong>Take away actionable steps</strong> to improve digital inclusivity\, from alt text to color contrast</p>\n\n<h3><strong>Meet the Speaker</strong></h3>\n\n<h4><strong>Mary-Frances O&rsquo\;Dea | Founder\, Apricity Web Solutions</strong></h4>\n\n<p>With nearly 20 years of experience\, <strong>Mary-Frances O&rsquo\;Dea</strong> is a leading expert in <strong>website integration\, accessibility\, and project management.</strong> Through her company\, <strong>Apricity Web Solutions</strong>\, she helps businesses create seamless and inclusive digital experiences. Passionate about accessibility\, she specializes in ensuring that websites are easy to use for all individuals\, including those with disabilities. Whether it&rsquo\;s optimizing digital tools\, enhancing user experience\, or integrating e-commerce platforms\, Apricity Web Solutions is dedicated to making the online world more accessible and efficient for businesses.</p>\n\n<h2><strong>Thank You to Our Sponsor</strong></h2>\n\n<h3><strong>FNBO &ndash\; First National Bank of Omaha</strong></h3>\n\n<p>The <strong>Member Masterclass</strong> series is made possible through the generous support of <strong>FNBO</strong>\, a long-time partner of the Longmont Area Chamber of Commerce. FNBO is committed to fostering financial well-being and supporting businesses in our community. With a 165-year legacy and a mission rooted in <strong>integrity\, respect\, and passion</strong>\, FNBO invests in key areas such as <strong>affordable housing\, workforce development\, and financial literacy.</strong> Their ongoing commitment ensures that valuable educational programs like this continue to serve and empower our Chamber members.<br />\n<br />\n&nbsp\;</p>\n
LOCATION:Longmont Chamber Conference Room 528 Main St. Longmont\, CO 80501
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URL:https://members.longmontchamber.org/events/details/new-member-masterclass-digital-ada-compliance-with-apricity-web-solutions-10767
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