So far in 2024, the #inclusiveDesign channel on the #a11y Slack workspace has had seven root messages posted to it. Two of them belonged in a thread as replies to another, and one was an introduction. So, four messages.
Despite the name of the workspace, the heavy tilt towards technical #accessibility and conformance/compliance is unfortunate. People repeatedly solving the same problems, and being so swamped by needing to fix stuff that doing it better from the beginning barely gets a mention.
While searching for an entry point to learn about Universal Design for Learning, I found this Playbook by DTU Skylab: https://universaldesignguide.com/
It contains over 40 really well described methods and other resources to be used in any design process with advice on how to make workshop settings more inclusive.
You know how it is: You start writing one #blog article, but while writing you come up with an idea for another one. And here it is, how to cancel a #figma subscription:
Do you feel confident in your knowledge of the core accessibility considerations?
@iheni's latest blog post in the accessibility foundations series explores core considerations vital for designing and developing inclusive products and services. From animations to interactions to HTML semantics, this series serves as an essential starting point for designers and developers alike.
I want to write a #blog post about #WebDev conferences, preferably in #Europe. I've got a few so far but I was wondering if you could throw some names at me?
#Design focussed conferences are also fine and they shouldn't be too big. Thanks! 🙌
New data from Statistics Canada shows 27% of people in Canada self-identify as having at least one disability — that represents nearly 8 million individuals
If you ever get asked why accessible, and inclusive design, should be core to your product, try asking them to if they are okay with limiting the total user base to only 73% of its potential
I’m looking for #books and #podcast recs about #accessibility and #inclusivedesign, especially (but not limited to) experiences with physical objects and built environments, not only digital. First-person experience or research-based, or a blend of the two. #sensory and #neurodiversity related as well.
I'm actively adding to my reading and listening list, so any and all recommendations are appreciated! Just finishing Andrew Leland's The Country of the Blind: A Memoir at the End of Sight today.
I'm looking for a website that lists emojis and how they can be misinterpreted. I haven't bookmarked this one but I need it soon...
I think it had the word "ethic" in it's name, maybe "bias" too, but I'm not sure. Can anyone help? If been searching for a while but couldn’t find anything.
Creating Inclusive AI: A Strengths-Based Approach to Accessible Design (7min) By Dr Maria Panagiotidi. Avoid the deficit based perspective on disability and go for a strength based approach to design more inclusive intelligent systems. Involve users with disabilities, co-design, empower them and conduct usability research that help understand their lived experiences.
Considering to do the #cpacc certification: Not only because my general #accessibility knowledge needs improvement but also because it might make it easier to find jobs (in Germany) with a focus on this topic?
Would be cool if anyone here could share their experience and if it was worth it. Read through a good portion of the body of knowledge for this one and it sounds super interesting!
It took 4hours, but here we go, I've updated my "Designer’s Guide to Documenting Accessibility & User Interactions" article with the content of the latest version of my talk!
amazed that some of the speakers were surprised about a recent missive from @inclusivedesign24 asking about payment details for their honorarium (with option to donate to a not-for-profit instead) for #id24 ... of course one of the main things we pride ourselves as a conference is that, regardless of how grassroots we are, we compensate our speakers for their time and effort :) #a11y#accessibility#inclusiveDesign