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2022 Access South Carolina Information Technology Conference

A Virtual Conference on Digital Accessibility
September 13, 2022 9:30AM-4:00PM

Everything about our world is digital these days, which means that all of it needs to be accessible, too.

Join us for a one-day online crash course that will teach you everything you need to know about how to make sure your online content is accessible!

Who should attend? Anyone who studies/works in web development, marketing, communications, social media, etc., or anyone who runs an online shop or business!

Visit https://www.ascit4all.org for registration and details.
$50 event registration fee
$25 discounted student fee

2022 Access South Carolina Information Technology Conference

A Virtual Conference on Digital Accessibility
September 13, 2022 9:30AM-4:00PM

Everything about our world is digital these days, which means that all of it needs to be accessible, too.

Join us for a one-day online crash course that will teach you everything you need to know about how to make sure your online content is accessible!

Who should attend? Anyone who studies/works in web development, marketing, communications, social media, etc., or anyone who runs an online shop or business!

Visit https://www.ascit4all.org for registration and details.
$50 event registration fee
$25 discounted student fee

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