Join your fellow TMs and hear how they are caregivers for their family with special needs. Did you know Hilton has a great benefit through Wellthy to help support our families with caregiving? Listen and engage as a Wellthy representative shares how you can use their tools to assist you!
Event Type: Private/Internal Events
This topic explores the strategies and initiatives that could and should be implemented by the hospitality sector to make spaces welcoming to visitors who are hard of hearing or deaf. It looks at the difficulties these individuals face using hotel amenities and services, and it addresses creative solutions to these difficulties, including staff training, assistive technology, and possibly changing the architecture to make the place more accessible and offer a smooth experience for guests.
In this enlightening presentation, we’ll delve into the treatment of people with disabilities across the world, focusing on countries where Hilton conducts business. Despite progress, disparities persist, and our panel will shed light on the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities. Join us as we advocate for a more inclusive and compassionate world.
Creating accessible documents is essential to ensuring that everyone, including people with disabilities, can effectively engage with your content. This hands on workshop will teach you how to remediate a document using the Microsoft Accessibility Checker, share best practices, and hear what a screen reader experience is when a document is inaccessible.
Join us for an in-depth exploration of how the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) influence our work at Hilton. This session will trace the evolution of these standards, with a special emphasis on the updated WCAG 2.2 AA standards. We will discuss the specific guest demographics that stand to benefit the most from our ongoing efforts to enhance digital accessibility at Hilton. Gain insights on how you can incorporate these standards into your work, contributing to our mission of creating accessible and inclusive digital experiences.
Embark on an exhilarating journey as we plunge into the dynamic realm of screen readers with an interactive game! Brace yourself for “What is that screen reader saying?” and immerse yourself in the fascinating world of assistive technology and its users. In just 30 minutes, prepare to be captivated, enlightened, and empowered in this not-to-be-missed adventure!
Creating accessible documents is essential to ensuring that everyone, including people with disabilities, can effectively engage with your content. This hands on workshop will teach you how to remediate a document using the Microsoft Accessibility Checker, share best practices, and hear what a screen reader experience is when a document is inaccessible.
Joe Devon, CoFounder of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) and Chair of the GAAD Foundation, will explore the intersection of accessibility and travel, highlighting the significance of creating inclusive experiences for all. Drawing from his extensive experience in advocating for digital accessibility, Joe will share insights into the challenges faced by travelers with disabilities and the transformative power of accessible travel. He will discuss how the principles behind GAAD can be applied to the travel industry, emphasizing the need for heightened awareness, empathy, and action.
Join us for an in-depth exploration of how the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) influence our work at Hilton. This session will trace the evolution of these standards, with a special emphasis on the updated WCAG 2.2 AA standards. We will discuss the specific guest demographics that stand to benefit the most from our ongoing efforts to enhance digital accessibility at Hilton. Gain insights on how you can incorporate these standards into your work, contributing to our mission of creating accessible and inclusive digital experiences.
Learn about the importance of alt text and how to write effective alt text in this interactive session.