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From Documents to UI: Designing an Inclusive Digital Experience
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About the Session
Creating accessible digital experiences is no longer an afterthought—it is a critical priority for developers and enterprises alike. This session provides a comprehensive guide to accessibility, covering both document accessibility and inclusive user interface (UI) design, ensuring that digital products can be used by diverse users, including those who rely on assistive technologies.
Key Topics Covered
- Document Accessibility: Best practices for tagging strategies, optimizing compatibility with screen readers, and ensuring documents meet accessibility standards such as PDF/UA.
- Inclusive UI Design: Implementing keyboard navigation, focus management, and other design elements that enhance usability beyond traditional mouse-based interactions.
- Compliance & Standards: Understanding WCAG 2.1, the European Accessibility Act, and other global accessibility regulations to ensure compliance and user-friendly design.
Attendees will leave with practical strategies and tools to integrate accessibility into their development processes and create more inclusive, user-friendly applications that meet global standards.
Target Audience
This session is designed for Developers and Software Engineers who want to gain a deep understanding of accessibility in digital products, from backend document tagging to frontend UI enhancements. UX Designers and Product Managers seeking to improve digital inclusivity in their applications will also benefit.
From Documents to UI: Designing an Inclusive Digital Experience
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