Presenters Troy DeRego — NewCity Description Cognitive disabilities are by far the most common type of disability. In fact, it’s safe to say that if we include the effects of aging, head injuries, the side effects of infectious diseases or medications, and environmental distractions, every one of us will experience some form of cognitive impairment […]
Presenters Sarah Joy Arnold — Deque Systems, Inc. Description By taking the concept behind person-first language, accessibility auditors can shift their thinking when working with site owners and content creators. Our job is to find and explain how barriers impact people with disabilities. We also need to apply the same empathy-building practices we teach to […]
Presenters Nikki Massaro Kauffman — Penn State University Description a11y-media-player is a video player with accessibility features such as a searchable, printable, and downloadable transcript in a modern responsive interface. In this session, you will learn about the accessibility features of the player as well as how you can use it on your own sites.