The WHAT, HOW, & WHY of Accessibility: Understanding How Disabled Users Consume Content to Show Why Accessibility Considerations Matter
taught by:
Wesley Estes
co-presented by:
Rachele DiTullio
Session Summary
Do you have an idea WHAT Accessibility is, but are still unclear HOW users with disabilities actually consume and interact with your content, thus don't really understand WHY it matters that Accessibility considerations are considered during design and development?
Description
In this session I'll explain what Accessibility considerations really means, inform you how various disabilities affect how your content is ultimately consumed and interacted with, actually demonstrate what that experience is like for users with those various disabilities, and provide some guidance on how to raise your Accessibility level.
Practical Skills
- Understand WHAT Accessibility is and the kinds of disabilities that exist.
- Experience HOW users with various disabilities ultimately consume and interact with your content.
- Understand WHY it matters that Accessibility considerations are considered during design and development.