AccessU 2020: Efficient & Effective Design, Conserving Cognitive Energy

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Efficient & Effective Design: Conserving Cognitive Energy

In her Efficient & Effective Design, Conserving Cognitive Energy presentation at the AccessU 2020 virtual conference on accessibility, Glenda Sims discussed how designing digital experiences for people with cognitive disabilities offers benefits for everyone.

Sims highlighted the principles designers can use to focus on the functional impacts of cognitive disabilities. In addition, she offered helpful tips and advice for improving the user experience for all.

Here are my notes from her presentation. Continue reading AccessU 2020: Efficient & Effective Design, Conserving Cognitive Energy

Three Ways to Participate in Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2020

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Caitlin Geier standing at front of room, attendees seated at high-top tables

Returning for the ninth year on Thursday, May 21, 2020, Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) is the annual worldwide community event to raise awareness about digital accessibility.

People around the world will attend online events, including panel discussions, meetups, and all-day workshops around the world with the goal of talking, sharing, and learning about accessibility, inclusion, and people with different disabilities. Continue reading Three Ways to Participate in Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2020

Photo of the Week: Marsh Marigold, Harbinger of Spring

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bright yellow flowers of the Marsh Marigold surrounded by broad green heart-shaped leaves.

With our cold weather in southeast Michigan this spring, we had snow forecast overnight for May 8-9, 2020, I know many Michiganders wondered when we would see native spring flowers in bloom. Which was why I was thrilled to see the Marsh Marigold blooming this week in the marshes near us. A few weeks later… Continue reading Photo of the Week: Marsh Marigold, Harbinger of Spring

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