Time: April 10, 9:45 am – 10:45 am Speakers: Craig Boassaly Creating truly accessible digital experiences requires more than just passing a validation check; it demands a strategic shift in how we plan, design, and maintain content. This session explores the complete lifecycle of accessible content from web and documents to video, demonstrating why accessibility […]
Event category: April 10
Building a Culture of Accessibility Leadership
Time: April 10, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Speakers: Kathryn Jordan and Michael Harshbarger Most organizations treat accessibility as a checklist—meeting WCAG requirements for color contrast, alt text, and navigation. But this approach often overlooks a large, underserved group: people with invisible disabilities such as ADHD, autism, and dyslexia. Neurodivergent individuals make up 15–20% of […]
Building a Culture of Accessibility Leadership
Time: April 10, 9:45 am – 10:45 am Speakers: Michael Harshbarger Accessibility doesn’t thrive on checklists alone — it thrives when leaders create the conditions for inclusion. This session explores how accessibility leadership can transform organizations beyond compliance. Attendees will learn how to set strategy, influence culture, and support teams in driving sustainable accessibility practices. […]
Supporting Neurodiversity in Digital Products
Time: April 10, 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm Speakers: Courtney Fleeger Neurodiversity brings unique perspectives and needs to digital experiences. This session explores how we can support these users through inclusive design strategies grounded in research. Learn how to apply cognitive-friendly design patterns and create interfaces that reduce friction and foster engagement. Whether you’re new […]
Small Details, Big Impact: Micro-interactions, Accessibility, and When to Call a Specialist
Time: April 10, 9:45 am – 10:45 am Speakers: Meenal Dobariya Microinteractions – the small details like button feedback, form error messages, hover states, or loading animations – shape how people experience a digital product. When designed well, they reduce frustration and increase clarity. But when overlooked, they can create serious accessibility barriers for students, […]
Anatomy of a Viral Video
Time: April 10, 9:45 am – 10:45 am Speakers: Rachel Berry In December 2024, the Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering dropped what became the university’s first truly viral video. With fewer than 1,000 Instagram followers at the time, the ME 370 Inverted Crawlers reel rocketed to the top, the second most-watched reel ever across […]
Modular Architecture for Web Applications
Time: April 10, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Speakers: Mikael Arvola Our new standards and guidelines for developing web applications at the Graduate College. We’ll talk about system-level architecture as well as design choices for individual parts, and the reasoning behind each. The whole stack from server to user interface will be covered. While most […]
Intersection of Design & Accessibility
Time: April 10, 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Speakers: Matthew Luken Design plays a critical role in digital accessibility. This team can help reduce 67% percent of defects & violations. Join us to learn best practices that all designers – UX, UI, Content, UX Researchers, and Graphic Designers – should be implementing to ensure their […]
Exploring The Use of Advanced Technology to Enhance Learning Experience
Time: April 10, 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm Speakers: Junaid Majaz This presentation investigates existing disparities in online education by gaining a deeper understanding of how students interact with virtual spaces and how new tools can be designed to enhance learning experience by understanding the needs of the audience. By identifying these gaps, his research […]
Scroll-Stopping Design for Social Media
Time: April 10, 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Speakers: Cassidy Marcum, Charlotte (Peloquin) Voznyuk Did you know that the average person scrolls through 300 feet of content on their phone every day… about the height of the Statue of Liberty? Good design isn’t just decoration, it’s essential for standing out in an oversaturated digital landscape. […]