inclusive – Say Yeah! https://sayyeah.com Digital management consulting that shapes more effective organizations. Thu, 19 Oct 2023 18:11:28 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.4 https://insights.sayyeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cropped-apple-touch-icon-32x32.png inclusive – Say Yeah! https://sayyeah.com 32 32 The Journey of Inclusive Design, June 9, 2022 https://sayyeah.com/digital-insights/inclusive-design-journey-june-2022/ Thu, 02 Jun 2022 11:23:14 +0000 https://sayyeah.com/?p=15754 Want to know what goes into inclusive design and learn the specifics of how to apply it for product success? Tune in to The Journey of Inclusive Design, a one-hour online event that will be held by Sketch on June 9, 2022. Don’t miss this talk by Sarrah Solomon, UX Designer at Oracle, and Dr. […]

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]]> Want to know what goes into inclusive design and learn the specifics of how to apply it for product success?

Tune in to The Journey of Inclusive Design, a one-hour online event that will be held by Sketch on June 9, 2022.

Don’t miss this talk by Sarrah Solomon, UX Designer at Oracle, and Dr. Shadeequa (Dee) Miller, Head of Inclusive Design & Product Equity at Visa.

This talk will explore how to make your designs more inclusive and accessible, uncovering the myths around inclusive design, and explaining the difference between universal design, accessibility, and inclusive design.

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At Say Yeah, inclusivity and accessibility are top of mind when it comes to design. Not only does inclusive design yield products and services that are easier to use for everyone, but it’s also the key to reaching and engaging with your entire market. Check out our approach to inclusive design and reach out to see how we can help.

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]]> The University of Guelph Accessibility Conference, May 24-26, 2022 https://sayyeah.com/digital-insights/university-of-guelph-accessibility-conference-may-2022/ Mon, 16 May 2022 22:34:57 +0000 https://sayyeah.com/?p=15676 Ever wonder what accessibility has to do with DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion)? From May 24 – 26, 2022, the University of Guelph will be holding its annual Accessibility Conference, which will be delivered virtually via Zoom. This three-day event will allow you to gain insight into the relationship between accessibility and inclusion, equity and […]

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]]> Ever wonder what accessibility has to do with DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion)? From May 24 – 26, 2022, the University of Guelph will be holding its annual Accessibility Conference, which will be delivered virtually via Zoom. This three-day event will allow you to gain insight into the relationship between accessibility and inclusion, equity and diversity.

Attendees at the University of Guelph Accessibility Conference will get the opportunity to participate in workshops and informative sessions regarding themes such as IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility), education, UDL (Universal Design for Learning), and technology. Regardless if you are a novice or an expert on the topic of accessibility, everyone is welcome to attend!

Noteworthy sessions at the upcoming University of Guelph Accessibility Conference

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Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to learn how you can leverage accessibility in your organization. Tickets start at $100. Sessions will be recorded and will be available for 30 days after the conference, along with transcripts.

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Need help incorporating accessibility into your design process?

Learn about the differences between universal design, accessibility, and inclusive design in our blog post. Check out our approach to inclusive design and inclusive website design services.

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]]> Axe-con: Building accessible experiences, March 15, 2022 https://sayyeah.com/digital-insights/axe-con-march-15-2022/ Thu, 10 Mar 2022 16:32:40 +0000 https://sayyeah.com/?p=15562 March 15, 2022, marks the beginning of “Axe-con,” a free virtual event hosted by Deque. This three-day accessibility conference will highlight best practices for building, testing, and maintaining accessible digital experiences. Axe-con is a must-watch event for business owners, developers, designers, and accessibility professionals no matter the level of experience. Through these conversations, we can […]

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]]> March 15, 2022, marks the beginning of “Axe-con,” a free virtual event hosted by Deque.

This three-day accessibility conference will highlight best practices for building, testing, and maintaining accessible digital experiences.

Axe-con is a must-watch event for business owners, developers, designers, and accessibility professionals no matter the level of experience. Through these conversations, we can continue to take more assured steps forward towards more accessible websites and digital experiences.

There are a number of sessions set to take place over the three-day schedule to address technical topics like web forms, design principles for disability inclusion, and the future outlook for accessibility. An exciting line-up of experts in the web accessibility and inclusion space will be in attendance and on the speaker roster, providing their knowledge on these accessibility-focused topics.

Here are four sessions that caught our attention:

  1. The Future of the Web and Accessibility with Sir Tim Berners-Lee, Tuesday at 9 AM
  2. Screen Readers and Beyond: A Guide to Assistive Technology for Digital Access with Crystal Preston-Watson, Tuesday at 3 PM
  3. Designing for cognitive disabilities with Tolu Adegbite, Wednesday at 11 AM
  4. Accessible Forms: It’s Not as Difficult as You Think with Maria Lamardo, Thursday at 12:30 PM

For more information and the full conference schedule check out the event website.

Full conference schedule

Register today or sign up to receive the recordings

Tune in live starting on March 15th, or watch the recordings anywhere, anytime. The conference is free for anyone across the world to join in on a great opportunity for building accessibility skills.

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For further reading on web accessibility, check out these recent articles

  1. Your website is probably broken: a look at the accessibility issues you forgot to test for
  2. Why automated accessibility checkers can’t make your website accessible
  3. What accessibility standards should you consider for your website?

More accessibility articles

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Learn more about our inclusive website design services.

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