his talk will offer the following:
* a case for ensuring websites, apps and documents are accessible to all
* a glimpse into how people with disabilities use assistive technology
* an introduction on the international standards and principles of digital accessibility (WAI WCAG POUR principles of digital accessibility) used to assess if content will be accessible to all users.
Audience:
This talk is suitable for anyone new to the field
* Developers
* Testers
* Designers
* Content creators
* Product owners / managers in development environments
* Managers (at an organizational level)
* Trainers / Teachers / Academics
Attendees will get a certificate for completing the session.
Kuwait University
Assistant Professor
I am a certified usability professional, computer scientist, engineer and community leader working on building a more inclusive world, empowering people by creating opportunities and networks for technologists and spread knowledge on how to make technologies more usable and accessible for all. I conduct cross-discipline research and publish in the areas of computer graphics (CG), mathematics, …
I am a certified usability professional, computer scientist, engineer and community leader working on building a more inclusive world, empowering people by creating opportunities and networks for technologists and spread knowledge on how to make technologies more usable and accessible for all. I conduct cross-discipline research and publish in the areas of computer graphics (CG), mathematics, human computer interaction (HCI), education and health informatics. I've developed socially driven grass roots tech initiatives aimed at youth tech empowerment, entrepreneurship, innovative collaborative problem-solving, Women in STEM research, career mentoring, skill/career advancement all the while raising awareness, making social impact and funnelling in human rights advocacy. I'm a goal-driven visionary, passionate about innovation, problem-solving and very determined to help people and organizations contribute to an innovative tech-inclusive future. For more https://www.linkedin.com/in/zainabalmeraj
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