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VPATdb Training Session

VPATdb Training Session. Sam Ogami sogami@calstate.edu (562) 951-4201. Learning Goals. Today’s session is Part 1 of a 2-part training: How to get access to the VPATdb How to search for VPATs and other accessibility information How to submit corrections/additions

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VPATdb Training Session

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  1. VPATdb Training Session Sam Ogami sogami@calstate.edu (562) 951-4201

  2. Learning Goals • Today’s session is Part 1 of a 2-part training: • How to get access to the VPATdb • How to search for VPATs and other accessibility information • How to submit corrections/additions • Part 2 will focus on how to contribute content and other advanced topics. • Are there any other topics that you would like to learn about today?

  3. What is the VPAT Database (VPATdb)? • The VPATdb is a central repository for sharing Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates (VPATs) and other accessibility documentation used in evaluating electronic and information technology (E&IT) related equipment. • The purpose of the VPATdb is to facilitate community interactions around the review and assessment of electronic and information technology (E&IT). • Information is collected by the Chancellor's Office, California State University campuses, and other organizations involved in accessible procurement and uploaded into the database.

  4. VPATdb Stats • As of April 14, 2009 at 10:00 AM PDT • 102 VPATdb users • 123 VPATs • 14 CSU campuses

  5. Who can get access to the VPATdb? • CSU faculty and staff • Other campuses and organizations involved in 508 procurements • Currently not allowing vendor access to the VPATdb

  6. How to create an account on the VPATdb • Request an account • If you are a CSU faculty or staff member, contact your campus VPATdb administrator. http://ati.calstate.edu/mod/resource/view.php?id=156 • Otherwise, contact sogami@calstate.edu • You will receive an email with a link to join the VPATdb. • Select the link. • On the webpage, agree to the terms of use. • Create a password. • Select the Accept Invitation button.

  7. Figure: Create your VPAT account webpage

  8. Logging into the VPATdb • The VPATdb is located at http://www.calstate.edu/vpat • In the upper right corner of the window, you will find two text fields. Enter your email address and password here. • Select the Login button. • To logout of the VPATdb, select the Logout button.

  9. Getting oriented - the VPATdb interface • Once logged into the VPATdb, there are several tasks that you can do: • Search for a VPAT • Browse by category • Update your user information • View the online help • View recently added VPATs • Add a VPAT

  10. Using the Search box • This allows you to type in the item or service that you want to find information about. • You can input a specific good, a category, model number, or keywords.

  11. Figure: Main page of the VPATdb

  12. Browse by category • Different way to search for VPATs. • Useful when the user knows the category of good they want, but do not have a specific model in mind. • Examples: • User needs a new laser printer • User wants to see all VPATs from Apple

  13. Figure: Search by category VPATdb

  14. Details pageWhen you select an item, you will be taken to a Details Page, containing: • Title/Name of good or service • Applicable categories for VPAT • Who uploaded the VPAT and when • Keywords • Version/mode • Download VPAT (VPAT from the company) • Format and size of company VPAT • Attachments • Submit corrections or additions • Accessibility Contact • History • Comments

  15. Figure: Details page of VPATdb

  16. Updating your user information • On every page in the upper right corner of the window is a link called “Settings” • Select the “Settings” link to update your user information. • Here you can change: • Name • Position • Phone number • Password

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  18. Where to get more help • Online help documentation, available on the “Help” link on every page • More training sessions • VPATdb technical support • sogami@calstate.edu • Phone: (562) 951-4201

  19. Next Training • Part 2 of this training will be offered on April 30, 2009 from 12 to 1:00 PM PDT • Repeats of Part 1 and Part 2 of this training are being planned for next month. • Training will be posted on http://ati.calstate.edu

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