Questions and Discussion

Does anyone know what the acronym CPWA means?
  • Certified Professional in Web Accessibility (CWPA)
  • Certification options:
    • Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC)
    • Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS)
    • CPWA = CPACC + WAS
Interested in developing the open standards of the W3C?
  • University of Illinois is member of the W3C.
  • Opportunities in developing open standards:
    • Working Groups: Membership required or being an invited expert.
    • Interest Groups: Anyone can join.
    • Community Groups: Anyone can join.
  • Contact Jon Gunderson to get more information about joining a Working Group.
  • Anyone can participate in Interest and Community Groups, but since Illinois is a W3C member you may need to setup a W3C account by contacting Jon Gunderson.