Honest Conversations - Digital Accessibility
Our colleagues at Ontario Chamber Commerce’s Discover Ability Network cordially invite us to join the for a FREE webinar on Digital Accessibility
Date: Thursday, March 2, 2023
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time | ( 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm AST)
Format: Virtual
To register for this webinar, please click on the link below:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/honest-conversations-digital-accessibility-tickets-520583999757?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
Accommodations
· Closed Captioning and ASL will be provided.
· If you require an accommodation, please email HonestConversations@occ.ca
Webinar Overview
We are living in the age of information where digital literacy is critical. Digital accessibility is key to creating a level playing field for persons with disabilities.
In this one-hour Honest Conversations webinar we will learn about the importance of digital accessibility, Web 3.0, WCAG 2.1 and the need for designing accessible mobile apps with Jess Mitchell and Lisa Liskovoi from the Inclusive Design Research Centre at Ontario College of Art and Design (OCAD) University.
Guest Speakers
Jess Mitchell, Senior Manager of Research & Development + Design, OCAD University, Inclusive Design Research Centre.
Jess' work focuses on fostering innovation and inclusion within diverse communities while achieving outcomes that benefit everyone. With a background in Ethics, Jess delivers a unique perspective on messy and complex contexts that helps organizations and individuals navigate a productive way forward.
Those details offer a limited glimpse into who Jess is.
Here’s what else you need to know: Jess is often a misfit, values a critical perspective, appreciates the messy parts of human interactions and has a fondness for things in 3s. She lives in Toronto, Ontario with her wife, son, and 3 naughty dogs.
Lisa Liskovoi provides consulting, training, and digital accessibility evaluation services to private and public sector organizations as well as non-profits to help them create more inclusive digital experiences. With a background in design and psychology, and expertise in digital accessibility, she explores how the boundaries of designs can be pushed to serve a wider range of human diversity. She has authored courses and taught workshops on digital accessibility, accessible UX and a11y annotation, technical strategies for meeting WCAG requirements, accessible graphic design, and techniques for evaluating accessibility.
Frequently asked questions
1. Will there be a recording of this webinar?
Yes. Attendees will receive a link of a recording of this webinar.
2. Will the presentation deck be shared?
Yes. Attendees will receive a copy of the presentation deck.
3. I need an accommodation. What can I do?
Please contact us at HonestConversation@occ.ca if you require an accommodation for this webinar. Currently there we have American Sign Language Interpretation and Closed Captioning for this webinar.