February 26-28, 2020
Montreal, Canada
What is Accessibility & Why Does It Matter?
Do you know what accessibility is & why it's critical for 20%+ of your users? Have you ever heard of WCAG, POUR or ARIA? Accessibility should be a key element of our processes, but many people haven't even heard of it. In this introductory session you'll learn about assistive devices & technologies, accessibility standards & tools, and come away with quick & easy next steps for making your sites and applications more accessible to everyone.
Ashleigh Lodge
Neovation Learning Solutions
Ashleigh is the leader of the Product Team at Neovation in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada and has held tech and management roles for 12+ years.
Ashleigh is a vocal advocate for accessibility and inclusive design, working to make digital websites, apps and products more accessible to users of all types and abilities. She has spoken about accessibility to a variety of audiences, including at TedxWinnipeg. Ashleigh has also published articles on digital accessibility in Code Magazine.
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