Accessibility vs. Inclusive Design: My Point of View

Shadowed adults, children, and person in wheelchair holding hands, in the background a rising sun.

Note: This is one point of view (POV), at a particular point of time in my professional career. My POV sways and shifts over time. The intent of this article is to generate discussion and spark different POVs.

Many times, the terms “accessibility” and “inclusive design” appear to be used interchangeably to refer to accessible design and development.

As my journey in digital accessibility continues and matures, my thoughts on these two topics continue to evolve, typically based on real-world work in corporate and client-based interaction. Continue reading Accessibility vs. Inclusive Design: My Point of View

Inclusive Design 24 Returns November 16

Inclusve Designer 24, 16 November 2017, 24-hour online community event

Imagine spending an hour every day learning about web accessibility. And doing it for 100 days.

That’s what web designer Amy Carney challenged herself to do earlier this year, as part of her plan to improve her web accessibility knowledge.

I followed Amy’s exciting 100-day journey via Twitter, as she shared her lessons learned.

And I can’t wait to hear her talk in person about her journey at Inclusive Design 24 when it returns for a second time this year on November 16, 2017. Continue reading Inclusive Design 24 Returns November 16

World Usability Day, Detroit: Usable Usability: Inclusive Design for the Real World

You’re invited to join Refresh Detroit and Michigan Usability Professionals Association (Michigan UXPA) as we host World Usability Day, Detroit the evening of Thursday, November 9, 2017.

World Usability Day, Detroit returns for a fourth year to ensure that the services and products important to life are easier to access and simpler to use. Events will be held around the world to raise awareness about usability.

This year’s theme is Inclusion through user experience and we’re excited to offer a hands-on activity for our attendees. Continue reading World Usability Day, Detroit: Usable Usability: Inclusive Design for the Real World