COVID-19 has given us several lessons to ponder, reflect and resonate on. Digital world is seeing unprecedented surge across all domains. Along with core application functionality, non-functional facets are gaining a lot of momentum, with organizations seeing adverse impact from lack of quality in these areas. Accessibility, an engineering attribute that remained confined for use by People with Disabilities (PwD), has also been gaining significant momentum.
Event Type: Virtual Events
The current global pandemic has changed the way most of us do business in rapid fashion. The necessity to move our operations online has created a steep learning curve for employees and customers alike. But for those of us who live with disabilities, this shift has presented both hurdles and opportunities for inclusion. This year’s event will address both the hurdles and opportunities and suggest ways your business might best address them.
Sheila Baillie and Kate Leavy are Disability Advisors within Student Services. Sheila and Kate will provide an overview of how the University supports students with disabilities throughout their studies.
UW commemorates GAAD by offering a full day of lectures, workshops, and other activities related to digital accessibility. All events are open to everyone in the UW Community. In 2020, many of the activities will be closely aligned with the IT Accessibility Challenge.
Let’s explore together how we can build accessible processes, environments and relationships.
UXPA UK is working with two of the best in class, BBC and AbilityNet to bring you talks to provide practical advice and insights from their experience.
InternetNZ, Access Advisors and the Access Alliance have come together to host a 90-minute online event designed to start a discussion around the ‘Post Lockdown Digital Accessibility Imperative’.
Webinars held that cover various topics concerning accessibility to the built environment, information and communication technologies.
The public is invited to learn how the State of Minnesota ensures digital accessibility for citizens & employees. Minnesotans rely on state government for accurate information & critical services. As we rely more on digital connections for our everyday lives, we must make sure that digital content, websites, & services are made with accessibility in mind.
This year Atos will run a virtual event for 12 hours across the globe with presenters from India, Europe, North and South America. Our overarching theme is “Inclusive Communication in Uncertain Times” and we have a mix of presentations, conversations, and discussion panels.