Access for All: Navigating Accessibilty Basics in the Digital Age
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Speaker : JULIE JOHNSON
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When : Tuesday, June 24, 2025
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Time : 01 : 00 PM EST
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Julie Johnson is an award-winning e-learning accessibility expert with a decade of experience in startup development and consulting for educational institutions. Her expertise centers around Generative AI Writing, accessibility, usability, curriculum development, and community impact. she specializes in fostering person-centered businesses by creating tailored user experiences that prioritize individual needs. Let's connect and explore how we can enhance accessibility and user-centric design in the e-learning space together.
In today's increasingly digital landscape, the importance of accessibility cannot be overstated. For individuals with disabilities, ensuring equal access to online information, services, and products is not only a matter of convenience but a fundamental right. The webinar "Access for All: Navigating Accessibility Basics in the Digital Age" emerges as a beacon of knowledge and empowerment, designed to equip participants with essential insights and best practices for creating inclusive digital experiences that cater to diverse user needs.
Background on Digital Accessibility: Digital accessibility encompasses the design and development of websites, applications, and online content in a way that allows individuals with disabilities to perceive, understand, navigate, and interact with digital platforms effectively. From visual impairments and hearing limitations to motor disabilities and cognitive challenges, digital accessibility aims to break down barriers and ensure that everyone can access and engage with digital resources independently and equitably.
Key Themes and Objectives:
- Understanding Accessibility Principles: The webinar delves into the core principles of digital accessibility, exploring key concepts such as perceivability, operability, understandability, and robustness. Participants will gain a solid foundation in accessibility guidelines, standards, and best practices.
- Navigating WCAG Guidelines: The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) serve as a cornerstone of digital accessibility. This webinar offers practical guidance on interpreting and implementing WCAG requirements to enhance the accessibility of digital content and interfaces.
- Designing Inclusive User Experiences: Attendees will learn how to integrate inclusive design principles into their digital projects, from creating accessible websites and apps to designing multimedia content that accommodates various disabilities.
- Tools and Techniques for Accessibility Testing: Discover a range of tools and techniques for evaluating the accessibility of digital resources, conducting audits, and testing user interfaces to identify and remediate accessibility barriers.
- Legal Considerations and Compliance: Stay informed about legal obligations related to digital accessibility, including relevant regulations such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the European Union Web Accessibility Directive.
Who Should Attend
This webinar is ideal for web developers, UX/UI designers, content creators, digital marketers, educators, business owners, and anyone interested in fostering a more inclusive digital environment. Whether you're new to accessibility or looking to deepen your knowledge, this webinar caters to a diverse audience seeking to create digital experiences that prioritize accessibility and inclusivity.
Benefits of Attendance:
By participating in "Access for All," attendees can expect to:
- Enhance their understanding of digital accessibility fundamentals and best practices
- Gain practical insights into designing inclusive user experiences
- Acquire tools and resources for testing and improving digital accessibility
- Stay up-to-date on legal requirements and compliance standards
- Empower themselves to champion accessibility initiatives within their organizations and communities
Join us on a transformative journey towards creating digital spaces that are welcoming, inclusive, and accessible to all. Together, let's navigate the complexities of digital accessibility in the modern age and strive to make the online world a more inclusive and equitable place for everyone.
Areas Covered
Generative AI Writing, Human Centered Design, Ethics with AI, Privacy, Inclusion, WCAG Guidelines, American for Disabilities Act.
Who Should Attend
Learning Experience Designers, Marketing, Customer Education.
Why Should You Attend
The webinar "Access for All: Navigating Accessibility Basics in the Digital Age" offers a compelling opportunity for individuals across diverse fields to deepen their understanding of digital accessibility and its profound impact on inclusivity and user experience. In today's interconnected world, where digital interactions play a pivotal role in everyday life, ensuring equal access to information and services for all individuals is paramount.
Attendees of this webinar stand to gain valuable insights into the fundamental principles of accessibility, best practices for designing inclusive digital experiences, and strategies for navigating accessibility challenges effectively. Whether you are a web developer, content creator, UX designer, educator, or simply passionate about creating a more accessible digital environment, this webinar provides a comprehensive overview of accessibility basics tailored to the modern digital landscape.
By participating in "Access for All," individuals can enhance their skills in designing websites, content, and digital products that cater to diverse user needs and abilities. From understanding WCAG guidelines to implementing accessible design elements, attendees will learn how to create digital experiences that are usable, inclusive, and empowering for all users.
Ultimately, this webinar serves as a gateway to fostering a culture of accessibility, driving positive change in digital spaces, and championing the principle of "access for all" in the digital age. Join us in exploring the transformative power of digital accessibility and embark on a journey towards creating a more inclusive and equitable online world for everyone.
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$160.00
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