STC-Phila. Metro Chapter

Society for Technical Communication

STC-PMC November 2013 Chapter Meeting

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Giant Community Center
315 York Road
Willow Grove, PA 19090

Wednesday, November 13, 2013 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM (EST)

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Accessibility and Communication

Are you aware that the federal government has requirements for how you communicate? If you use video, it needs to be both captioned and audibly described. Is your documentation on the web? It needs to be accessible. But what does it mean to be accessible? What are the laws governing accessibility, and how do they relate to your profession? In this presentation, Paul Paire from Temple University will cover:

  • An overview of accessibility and the related laws
  • Specific accessibility laws as they relate to the technical communication field
  • Items to address when making documents (Microsoft Word and Adobe PDF) and videos accessible

FOOD, BEVERAGE, AND DESSERT ARE INCLUDED IN THE TICKET PRICE!

About the Presenter

Paul Paire

Paul Paire has served as Executive Director of Special Projects in Computer Services at Temple University since 2007. As an Executive Director, Paul has been responsible for implementing technology solutions through solo efforts, traditional project management, and crowdsourcing. Paul brings the end users’ perspective to projects he works on as a result of his 20 years of experience in desktop support and client services before becoming Executive Director of Special Projects. Paul holds a B.S. degree in Computer Sciences from Millersville University and an M.B.A. in Information Systems from Temple University. He has presented at both regional and national venues on accessibility topics.

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STC Philadelphia Metro Chapter

To learn more about the Society for Technical Communication Philadelphia Metro Chapter, please visit www.stcpmc.org.

Last Call: STC Regional TechComm Awards and Competition (NY-PMC-Houston)

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Regional TechComm Competition
Last Call for Entries
Regional TechComm Competition

New York | Philadelphia | Houston
You’re in good company when three award-winning STC Chapters, (New York Metro, Philadelphia and Houston) band together again to bring you a noteworthy Regional TechComm Competition. We have a team of experienced judges and professionals who will make it worth your while to submit an entry.
(You do not need to be a member of the STC, NY, Philadelphia or Houston chapters to submit an entry.)

 

If you need any assistance, please ASK!  CONTACTS  

 

Why should you enter? 

  • You will receive awards and tangible recognition of achievement from STC which turned 60 this year
  • Receive detailed evaluations from the judges; this objective peer evaluation supports continuous improvement
  • Validate your methods and earn visibility

Who can enter and what can be entered?    

Anyone (student or professional) who produces technical communication, training material, or content for the web and other devices can enter. Society Technical Communication (STC) membership is not a requirement. You may enter work as a team, an individual or on behalf of a colleague.

 

Enter your best work in the following categories:

  • Instructional Materials
  • Informational Materials
  • Promotional Materials
  • User Support Materials

Entries are subject to the rules that are defined in the STC General Information and Competition Rules. Entries must:

  • Contain sufficient technical, scientific, medical, or similar content to qualify as technical communication
  • Have been produced or substantially revised within the past two years
  • Have been originally prepared for and accepted for publication by a client, employer, or publisher   
STC strongly encourages all entrants to submit the online version of their content or send URLs because:
*    Uploading online entries is faster and cheaper for entrants
*    There is less risk of damage to entries if sent online
*    Distribution of entries to Judges can be done quicker and at lower costs

IMPORTANT CHANGE: Starting 2013, STC is adding a shipping charge for all physical entries (i.e., books, publications, manuals, posters and brochures). Whenever possible, send the URL or the online version of your content. Instructions will be given on sending entries via GoogleDrive or FTP.
STC offers two levels of competition:
  • Local and regional
  • International

Regional competition entries that earn Excellence or Distinguished Technical Communication awards qualify and move on to the STC International Summit Awards.

 
All entries should arrive by the Deadline: 3:00 PM on October 17, 2013

How do I submit an entry?

  1. Fill in the Online Entry and print 4 copies if you are submitting physical entries.
  2. Pay the Entry fee before sending your entry. You can pay online or by check. Rates follow:  (Pay online or by check)
  • Student $25.00
  • STC Member (NY, PMC or Houston) $50.00
  • Member (Other Chapter or Community) $75.00
  • Non-STC Member $100.00
  • For physical entries, add a shipping charge $10.00 / entry

3.  You have 2 options:

  • If you have online entries and can send them via GoogleDrive or FTP, email to Tom Myers who will send instructions back to you. (This includes entries in CDs or DVDs)
  • If you have physical entries, (hardcopy) pack each entry with the 4 printed entry forms to the following mailing address. For each entry, you should have 4 completed entry forms and 4 copies of your entry, (print copies).    

Draeger Medical Systems Inc.

3135 Commerce Rd

Telford, PA 18969

Attn: Karen Levine, Manager, Technical Documentation, Building 4


Karen Levine, Competition Entries Manager

Phone: 1-215-260-2109

  • Last year’s winners included familiar names like Los Alamos National Laboratory website and the Microsoft Manual of Style, 4th edition and also some smaller companies. Be inspired by presentations and entries through the 2013 TechComm Roadshow page
 

Contact us for any questions 

 

    

Good luck!

The Competition Team

 
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10 days to go! STC Regional TechComm Competition (NY-PMC-Houston)

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Regional TechComm Competition
Ten days more till Deadline!
Regional TechComm Competition

New York | Philadelphia | Houston
STC New York Metro, Philadelphia and Houston Chapters have banded together once more to bring you a noteworthy Regional TechComm Competition. (You do not need to be a member of the STC, NY, Philadelphia or Houston chapters to submit an entry.) 

If you have any questions, please ASK!  CONTACTS 
Why should you enter? 

  • You will receive awards and tangible recognition of achievement from STC which turned 60 this year
  • Receive detailed evaluations from the judges; this objective peer evaluation supports continuous improvement
  • Validate your methods and earn visibility

Who can enter and what can be entered?    

Anyone (student or professional) who produces technical communication, training material, or content for the web and other devices can enter. Society Technical Communication (STC) membership is not a requirement. You may enter work as a team, an individual or on behalf of a colleague.

 

Enter your best work in the following categories:

  • Instructional Materials
  • Informational Materials
  • Promotional Materials
  • User Support Materials

Entries are subject to the rules that are defined in the STC General Information and Competition Rules. Entries must:

  • Contain sufficient technical, scientific, medical, or similar content to qualify as technical communication
  • Have been produced or substantially revised within the past two years
  • Have been originally prepared for and accepted for publication by a client, employer, or publisher   
STC strongly encourages all entrants to submit the online version of their content or send URLs because:
*    Uploading online entries is faster and cheaper for entrants
*    There is less risk of damage to entries if sent online
*    Distribution of entries to Judges can be done quicker and at lower costs
IMPORTANT CHANGE: Starting 2013, STC is adding a shipping charge for all physical entries (i.e., books, publications, manuals, posters and brochures). Whenever possible, send the URL or the online version of your content. Instructions will be given on sending entries via GoogleDrive or FTP.
STC offers two levels of competition:
  • Local and regional
  • International

Regional competition entries that earn Excellence or Distinguished Technical Communication awards qualify and move on to the STC International Summit Awards.

 
All entries should arrive by the Deadline: 3:00 PM on October 17, 2013

How do I submit an entry?

  1. Fill in the Online Entry and print 4 copies if you are submitting physical entries.
  2. Pay the Entry fee before sending your entry. You can pay online or by check. Rates follow:  (Pay online or by check)
  • Student $25.00
  • STC Member (NY, PMC or Houston) $50.00
  • Member (Other Chapter or Community) $75.00
  • Non-STC Member $100.00
  • For physical entries, add a shipping charge $10.00 / entry

3.  You have 2 options:

  • If you have online entries and can send them via GoogleDrive or FTP, email to Tom Myers who will send instructions back to you. (This includes entries in CDs or DVDs)
  • If you have physical entries, (hardcopy) pack each entry with the 4 printed entry forms to the following mailing address. For each entry, you should have 4 completed entry forms and 4 copies of your entry, (print copies).    

Draeger Medical Systems Inc.

3135 Commerce Rd

Telford, PA 18969

Attn: Karen Levine, Manager, Technical Documentation, Building 4


Karen Levine, Competition Entries Manager

Phone: 1-215-260-2109

  • Last year’s winners included some familiar names like Los Alamos National Laboratory website and the Microsoft Manual of Style, 4th edition and also some smaller companies. Be inspired by presentations and entries through the 2013 TechComm Roadshow page

Contact us for any questions 

 

Good luck!

The Competition Team

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