Event Type: In Person Events

In celebration of Global Accessibility Awareness Day on 15 May, 2025, join us for a practical, hands-on workshop “Designing for Everyone – Digital Accessibility in Action” led by Dr. Chandra Harrison, Managing Director of Access Advisors. Dr. Chandra Harrison is a seasoned user researcher, author, lecturer, and accessibility advocate based in Christchurch, NZ. She brings both deep professional expertise and lived experience with ADHD and chronic health conditions to her work—and to this workshop. This 2-hour session is designed to equip you with accessibility know-how you can apply across digital product design. Whether you’re a designer, developer, or curious creator, you’ll leave with knowledge and skills to build more inclusive experiences for everyone.

What you’ll learn:

✅ How to integrate accessibility into your design process from the start
✅ What screen readers are, how they work, and how to design for them
✅ How to use keyboard navigation in testing and interaction design
✅ How to choose accessible colour palettes?
✅ How to create clear layout structures with headings and hierarchy ✅ How to design visual elements with inclusive alternatives

👉🏽 Note: You will be going through activities, so bring a mobile phone, tablet or laptop to participate!

🦻🏽 If you have hearing needs, please let us know so that we can accommodate them.

Details:

📅 Date: Thursday, 15 May 2025

⏰ Time: 5:30 – 8:00pm

📍 Location: Potentia, near Britomart, Auckland, NZ

💸 Tickets: $60 NZD

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