Seeing the Forest for the Trees: Why Accessibility through Automation Requires a Clear Vision and Holistic Process
Over the past 20 years, the accessibility ecosystem has seen a boon in automation technologies: Validation, Quality Assurance, Autocaptions, Audio/Video descriptions, ALT-Text, and electronic publishing systems. Advanced concepts and use…
2021 M-Enabling Day1 4:50PM: Breakout – Thought Leadership Session
Presented by Crawford Technologies
Financing the Assistive Technology Ecosystem
June 13, 2017 at 3:15pm While innovators in fields such as medical devices, consumer electronics or biotechnologies have attracted significant venture capital, few assistive technology companies have successfully done so.…
Social Media and Collaborative Platforms
June 13, 1:30pm Whether searching for jobs or connecting with colleagues and friends, social media is becoming an increasingly integral part of daily life for persons with disabilities and seniors.…
The Latest in Automated Tools for Accessibility
June 13, 11:00AM This session will review the current tools for automating accessibility checks and audits. It will also discuss new innovations and technology that will enhance the ability to…
Beyond Code and Compliance: Integrating Accessibility across the Development Lifecycle
June 13, 11:00AM Join The Paciello Group for an in depth exploration of how to integrate end to end accessibility into an organization’s workflow to ensure a positive user experience…
People with Disabilities as ICT Consumers: Taking Market Research Seriously
June 13, 1:30pm Anecdotes indicate that only a small minority of people with disabilities are actually using the ICT accessibility solutions that are available to them; the demand problem is…
Media on the Internet: Accessibility Challenges and Opportunities
Session Chair: David Errington, President and CEO, AMI (Accessible Media Inc.) (Canada) Panelists: Chet Cooper, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief, ABILITY Magazine Peter Korn, Accessibility Architect, Amazon Lab126 Jessica Looney Director of…
Blind and Low Vision
Session Chair: Lee Huffman, AccessWorld Editor and Manager, Technology Information, American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) Kick-off Overview of Available Apps and Devices: Sabine Lobnig, Deputy Director, Communications & Regulations,…
Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Session Chair: Lise Hamlin, Director of Public Policy, Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) Kick-off Overview of Available Apps and Devices: Sabine Lobnig, Deputy Director, Communications & Regulations, Mobile Manufacturers…