Does digital accessibility really matter? What would our University culture look like if we fully embraced the idea of being accessible? What would this embrace require? How much would it really cost us? These are a few of the questions and thoughts we will talk about in what can be a truly pivotal discussion. Bring […]
Testing mobile devices for functional, usable and accessible interaction is a new area for many of us. The new Rokwire Illinois app has required all three. Neeru Batura and Tim Offenstein had the opportunity to participate in these phases of the Rokwire project. They will share the significant lessons learned in this process. Things like; […]
Aira is a mobile application that helps deliver visual information for people who are blind or low vision anytime, anywhere. The aim of Aira is to help people so they can fully engage, explore and experience their world.
Accessibility for technology has received attention in higher education due to some high profile legal action against Universities with web sites or tools that were not accessible. But this kind of accessibility is not only required by law, it is the right thing to do. The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is committed to making […]
Many of us are familiar with accessibility, some know a fair amount and some, not so much. You may have a general idea, but do you know how bad the problems are that you find and do you know how to prioritize them? This hands-on workshop will give you an opportunity to assess a site, […]
Everyone involved in the development and maintenance of websites has a role to play in making it accessible to those with disabilities. This workshop is for project managers, web designers, web developers, and content creators. We will explore how accessibility fits into the entire project life cycle, from business requirements to publication. Learn what accessibility […]
Do you have a web accessibility question you’ve always wanted to ask? Or maybe you’d like to dig into a design pattern you’ve seen in the wild to find out if it is accessible or not? Bring your questions to this accessibility Q&A session!