*Event will be presented in Arabic and captions translated in English will be provided LIVE
Register here: https://www.meetup.com/a11ykuwait/events/281647617/
This is a single day online event to commemorate the launch of A11Y Kuwait with the goal of spreading awareness and knowledge to improve people lives with technology and allow them to reach their full potential.
Usability is a measure of how easily a specific user can search for information or perform certain tasks effectively and efficiently. The agenda is as follows:
Opening Announcements
Introduction to Usability, Usability testing & The difference between Usability, UX and Accessibility with Dr. Zainab AlMeraj
What do we know about Usability and Accessibility of Social Media in Kuwait and GCC? with Shok Shama - Usability and accessibility researcher
A live demo of how blind people access social media with Mr. Ahmad Bahar - Accessibility and Assistive Technology expert
Q&A
Closing
Join us!
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
Kuwait University
GDG Organizer
Kuwait university, GDG Kuwait organizer
GDG Organizer
Kuwait University
Organizer
Organizer
Kuwait University
Assistant Professor
Kuwait Informatin Technology Society
Board Member
Enabill
DevOps Engineer with Enabil
MPP
IT Project Manager
