Leveraging a11y and UX to serve diverse audiences in meaningful ways
NineLivesBlackCat
katannshaw
In discussions about accessibility and diversity, most people immediately think of semantic HTML, ARIA attributes, screen readers, and making sure we have stock photos of people of different genders and ethnicities. However, we need to cut the fluff. While these are components of both topics, this talk will help you reframe your perspective and leverage accessibility principles to provide truly inclusive experiences for the variety of people who use your sites and products.
Learning Objectives
Some of the topics we’ll cover are
- Why diversity isn't just about people of color (or women) as a blanket group
- Why accessibility is not just about accommodating disabilities, but core to the foundation for robust user experiences
- How developers, sitebuilders, and content creators can create end-to-end experiences that serve a gamut of people from all walks of life.
Target Audience
This session is for site builders, developers, and content editors who would like to learn more about accessibility and usability principles to expand their audience outreach.
Prerequisites
Attendees will get the most out of this session by being familiar with HTML and CSS structural basics. Having a basic understanding of accessibility laws and requirements will also help users understand case studies.
Track
User Experience, Accessibility, & Design
Experience Level
Intermediate
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