It is often said that end users should be more involved in development, design, and testing. What are the main barriers for this to happen, and are there good examples to learn from?
A brief overview of the current situation in Europe when it comes to overlays, made by Roberto Scano, senior ICT accessibility expert. The panel will discuss the end user perspective of overlays as well as technical aspects, focusing on how new technology should best be handled from a policy perspective.
What autistic people can teach you about communication
Autistic activist Kailey Sieja draws on her own (sometimes humorous) experience as an autistic person to demonstrate the surprising lessons we can learn from individuals with ASD.
Join Maureen, former behavioral researcher turned UXR, and Josh, an accessibility lead at Veterans Affairs, for a deep dive into the common pitfalls of inclusive UX research from the projection bias of expert testers to the unequal distribution of power during analysis.
Join Maureen, former behavioral researcher turned UXR, and Josh, an accessibility lead at Veterans Affairs, for a deep dive into the common pitfalls of inclusive UX research from the projection bias of expert testers to the unequal distribution of power during analysis. They’ll share actionable guidance on how to further mature an inclusive research practice from purposeful sampling strategies to intersectional awareness and equitable hiring practices.
Empathy is broken - Moving from cognition to compassion
Join a designer with a devoted nonviolent communication practice to learn about practices that will help you expand your empathy practice to reduce harm and address needs.
To achieve genuine accessibility in technology, it is imperative to recognize the presence of ableism during its creation, design, and innovation processes.
Go on a journey with disability rights activist Lawrence Carter-Long as your guide in this video overview of the rich history and culture of the disability community.