July Meetup: Building For Everyone - Accessibility Campaign

Government College of Engineering And Ceramic Technology, 73 Abinash Chandra Banerjee Lane, Kolkata, 700010

GDG Cloud Kolkata

Understanding to create an all-inclusive Accessibility package. Learn the features to enhance accessibility and inclusivity in your products. Emphasize education on accessibility best practices, promoting awareness of guidelines and tools.

Jul 22, 2023, 5:30 – 10:30 AM

194 RSVP'd

Key Themes

AccessibilityAndroidCloudInclusionMobileWeb

About this event

Join us for an enlightening event aimed at raising awareness about accessibility in application building and designing! We believe that technology should be inclusive and accessible to all individuals, regardless of their abilities. This event will provide valuable insights and practical knowledge to developers, designers, and technology enthusiasts.

Throughout the event, participants will engage in interactive sessions, and talks delivered by experts in the field of accessibility. Our esteemed speakers will share their best practices for creating applications that cater to diverse user needs. They will shed light on the significance of accessibility guidelines and demonstrate how to leverage the available tools effectively.

The event will feature a series of informative codelabs and learning pathways specially designed to equip developers with the skills needed to integrate accessibility into their projects. Participants will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in incorporating inclusive design principles and optimizing their applications for a wide range of disabilities. From ensuring proper color contrast to implementing screen reader compatibility, these practical exercises will empower attendees to make their apps more accessible.

In addition to the technical aspects, our event will emphasize the importance of empathy and user-centered design. We will explore real-world case studies highlighting the impact of accessibility on individuals' lives and the positive outcomes of inclusive technology. Through interactive discussions and networking sessions, attendees will have the chance to connect with like-minded professionals, share ideas, and collaborate on future accessibility initiatives.

To foster a sense of community, we have arranged a showcase area where participants can display their accessible applications and receive feedback from experts and fellow attendees. This not only encourages innovation but also fosters an environment of continuous learning and improvement.

Whether you are a seasoned developer, a passionate designer, or simply interested in making a difference through technology, this event is for you. Together, let's work towards a future where everyone can access and benefit from the incredible applications we build. Join us in spreading awareness and embracing accessibility in application development.

Agenda

Registration and Check-in
Welcome and Introduction
What is Accessibility ?
Project Showcase by Maaz Ahmed
Lunch and Networking
Project Showcase by Avirup Nandi
Project Showcase by HackInTech
Project Showcase by BugByte
Quiz Time
Closing Note

Speakers

  • Md Nasirul Haque

    TCS

    Platform Engineer (IT Analyst)

  • Avirup Nandi

    Meghnad Saha Institute of Technology

    3rd Yr Student

  • Maaz Ahmed

    Techno International Newtown

    3rd Yr Student

Moderators

  • Jyoti Mishra

    Evertz Microsystems Pvt Ltd

    Cloud and DevOps Engineer

  • Snehangshu Bhattacharya

    Dynopii Inc

    Lead Engineer

  • Md Nasirul Haque

    TCS

    Platform Engineer (IT Analyst)

Partners

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Weights and Biases

Apyhub logo

Apyhub

Dynopii logo

Dynopii

Organizers

  • Snehangshu Bhattacharya

    Dynopii

    Lead Organizer

  • kazi haque

    Dynopii Inc

    Co-organizer

  • Abhishek Nandy

    GeekMonkeyStudios

    Co-Organizer

  • Md Nasirul Haque

    Tata Consultancy Services

    Co-organizer

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