AccessU 2020: Efficient & Effective Design, Conserving Cognitive Energy

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

Accessibility Summit 2016: Low Vision & Accessibility Recap

Attendees at Accessibility Summit 2016

At Accessibility Summit 2016 conference, accessibility expert Glenda Sims explained what low vision is and how our designs impact people with low vision. Sims offered useful advice for creating universal designs that work for everyone.

Here are my notes and some of the social media discussion, from her presentation. Continue reading Accessibility Summit 2016: Low Vision & Accessibility Recap