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Beyond Barriers - An Accessibility Podcast

Wally

39 episodes

4 days ago

Accessibility is still an area unknown to most people. Brian, co-founder of Wally, teams up with accessibility experts across the content supply and the disabled community, to understand their insights on accessibility. Listen to accessibility specialists, consultants, developers, designers, managers, and other motivational people themselves.

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Universal Design, Specific Accommodations, WCAG 2.2 - Ian O'Bara | Sr. Accessibility Engineer

Beyond Barriers - An Accessibility Podcast

32 minutes 45 seconds

11 months ago

Universal Design, Specific Accommodations, WCAG 2.2 - Ian O'Bara | Sr. Accessibility Engineer

In this episode of Beyond Barriers, Ian O’Bara, a senior accessibility engineer, discusses the importance of empathy in understanding user needs, the challenges faced in mastering accessibility standards, and the evolving landscape of digital accessibility.

Ian emphasizes the need for education and collaboration between design and accessibility teams to create universally accessible experiences. Ian also touches on future disruptions in the accessibility space and the importance of integrating accessibility into organizational practices.

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(00:00) : Introduction to Accessibility Journeys

(03:00) : The Influence of Healthcare on Accessibility Engineering

(05:59) : Universal vs. Specific Design in Accessibility

(09:04) : Challenges in Accessibility and Understanding User Needs

(12:12) : The Importance of Empathy in Accessibility

(15:08) : Education and Training in Accessibility

(17:58) : Collaboration Between Design and Accessibility

(21:12) : Evolving Standards and User Experience

(23:57) : Future Disruptions in Accessibility

(27:08) : The Role of Education in Bridging Accessibility Gaps

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