With Access for All: Universal Design to Make Technology More Accessible

In today's Flash-y, widget-y, smaller-is-better world, we may be leaving behind a huge portion of our potential audience. People with special vision, hearing, and physical needs may not be able to use the tools and services you're designing. In this session, we make the case for the importance of accessible technologies from the perspective of a consumer with a disability, a consultant and an advocate.

 

Takeaways:

1. A demonstration of assistive technology
2. Tips and tricks for identifying your site's accessibility problems
3. A persuasive case for accessibility to your project team

Speaker List:

1. Janine Stines
2. Andrew Cohen
3. Beth Finke
4. Sharron Rush

Session Materials:

1. Session slides by Andrew Cohen
2. Session slides by Janine Stines
3. Easter Seals Web Site Content Management System Made Accessible for Persons with Disabilities