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Inclusive, Engaging Accessibility Presentations (Ditch the Dull!)
In accessibility, how we communicate is just as important as what we communicate. If we want people to listen, learn, and become champions of change, our delivery needs to be inclusive and engaging. This session will share practical tips for…
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The Myth of Neutral Design: How Accessibility Gets Lost in Objective Systems
Design is never neutral; it reflects the values, biases, and assumptions of the people and systems that create it. Yet, many organizations still frame accessibility as a layer added after design is done, treating it as a fix instead of…
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Cyborg Concerns & Disability Services
Following up from ideas from Against Technoableism, this session takes us through the divergence of rhetoric and experience between typical news coverage about addressing problems related to disability. Disabled people often center different problems and raise different concerns than our technicians,…
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Current trends at the Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Blindness and Low Vision
Artificial Intelligence has been a major buzz, but the accessibility implications are still unfolding all around us. The American Foundation for the blind conducted a Delphi Study with experts in AI from policy, industry, and academia to understand what key…
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Influencing Without Authority: A Pep Talk for Accessibility Advocates
Change happens when people make it happen. Accessibility is no different. You do not need authority or a fancy title to bring digital accessibility into your workflow, team, or company. In this motivational pep talk, you’ll learn about influencing and…
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TV for All: Breaking Barriers to Accessibility on Connected Devices
This presentation will cover best practices for designing accessible user interfaces, optimizing video content for accessibility, and using accessibility features such as screen readers on a TV. We provide practical insights on developing accessible apps for connected TV with a…
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Innovating Neuroinclusion: Building Accessible Digital Experiences for Neurodivergent Users
This talk focuses on designing accessible digital environments that support neurodivergent users and builds on the postivie framework of neurodiversity. Through case studies and actionable strategies, participants will learn how to create neuroinclusive experiences that address cognitive load, sensory input,…
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It is designed to break your heart: Cultivating a harm reduction mindset as an accessibility practitioner (*Content Warning)
*Content Warning â this presentation contains material that may be triggering or upsetting. It includes references to substance abuse, compulsive behaviors, depression, and self-harm. Working in digital accessibility requires so much. From design, to code, to theory, to practice. Thereâs…
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From AI Chats to Beyond: Building Our Accessibility Research Program
AI chats are being adopted quickly, but current accessibility standards donât fully cover complex features like forms or rich content in chats. We will share the journey of launching Thomson Reuters’ in-house accessibility research study for AI chats – from…
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All aboard! A trip through Europe’s 7½ accessibility standards
Hop aboard for an enlightening journey through the standards that power the European Accessibility Act. Starting at WCAG Central Station, we’ll travel through seven (and a half!) crucial standards including EN 301 549, visiting the most interesting sights, and exploring…
