Shift Left, and Up
taught by: Rob Carr
Session Summary
As a community, we in the digital accessibility space must advance conversations about how organizations must approach their accessibility work holistically and broadly. In this session, we will use the “shift left” concept as a jumping off point for a larger discussion about the critical need for organizational leadership to provide active facilitation rather than only supplying passive support.
Description
We will begin by (re-)visiting what it means to shift accessibility left in our project work so everyone is on the same page. We will examine some examples of resources and supports that organizations put in place to support those who may find accessibility in their job, whether it's formally a part of their role or not. We will also dig into the critical role that leadership must play in order for this to happen at scale, so the shift left doesn't stop before it needs to.
Practical Skills
- Understand the concept of “shift left” as it relates to accessibility by examining at least three possible “shifts”.
- Consider at least five roles within organizations that are key players in digital, and therefore accessibility.
- Examine at least three possible approaches to getting not just buy-in, but vision and commitment from leadership.