IMAGINE 2020 Speaker Series: Digital Accessibility Workshop - postponed, new date TBD

Unfortunately, this event is being rescheduled due to unforeseen circumstances. We’re sorry for any inconvenience this may cause, and are looking forward to rescheduling the event shortly. We’ll send you an email when those details are finalized. Above all, we truly appreciate your understanding, and can’t wait for the workshop. Please let us know if you have any questions whatsoever in the meantime.

 

Become a champion of your organization's inclusive web design

Roughly ten percent of people have a disability that directly impacts their use of digital technologies, and lawsuits against inaccessible websites are becoming more and more common. The Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 508 require us to provide accessible technology and communication for people with disabilities, but the process of creating and maintaining accessible digital communications can be overwhelming.

How can we move beyond seeing accessibility as an abstract legal requirement, and into championing inclusion for people with disabilities on the web?

In this workshop, attendees will learn the basics of managing an accessible website, including motivations for creating an accessible website, how to select vendors that can ensure accessibility, and how to keep a website accessible. This workshop is a great fit for non-profit organizations and government employees responsible for digital communication and anyone interested in gaining a greater understanding of web accessibility. No prior accessibility experience is required, we will assume that attendees have beginner to intermediate knowledge.

We suggest you bring a laptop to get the full, hands-on experience of learning how to use tools that will help you build an accessible website!

Schedule
8:00 a.m. -- Check in and Networking
8:30 - 10:00 a.m. -- Presentation
10:00 - 10:30 a.m. -- Q&A

This is a FREE event. Please register at Eventbrite.com.

About the Speaker

Fen Slattery is the Accessibility Lead at Clique Studios, where they build beautiful things and work towards a more inclusive digital world. As a web engineer, Fen seamlessly translates the needs of users into digital experiences that minimize barriers to access. As part of their advocacy work, they have spoken across the US to audiences of all skill levels, been featured on many panels about inclusion in the tech industry, and have spread their passion for accessibility in mentorship of web professionals. Currently, they are a co-organizer for Chicago’s Digital Accessibility and Inclusive Design meetup, one of the largest community accessibility organizations worldwide. They’re also a member of the International Association of Accessibility Professionals, from which they received their CPACC certification.

About Clique Studios

Clique Studios, LLC is an award-winning digital design and technology firm based in Chicago and Denver. We specialize in creating elegant, compelling interactive experiences for great businesses and organizations, ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies. We’re a team of ~50 strategists, designers, and engineers all working to create meaningful digital experiences.

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