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Beyond compliance: Empathetic hyper-accessible UX

Being minimally accessible is a given for today’s websites. But meeting all WCAG criteria simply ensures users are not blocked from accessing content. As UX designers, we aim for a much higher standard — to delight all users and ease their journey through an experience toward a goal. We don’t just want an avoidance of […]

AI-powered solutions: enhancing digital accessibility in higher ed

We’ll explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and digital accessibility within higher ed. We’ll discuss the emerging AI technologies that are poised to revolutionize accessibility for students and staff with disabilities. Attendees will learn how AI can identify and solve accessibility issues, from content adaptation for diverse learning needs, to complex front-end solutions. Presenter Michael […]

The state of “details” in 2024

The “details” element is HTML’s most inherently interactive element, even before you mix in CSS and JavaScript. But browser and assistive tech support have been incomplete and inconsistent over the years. How well do they handle `details` these days, and can you use this element to produce useful, accessible UIs? Presenter Greg Gibson — Red Hat […]