Accessibility NYC
Data Visualization: Tips for Making Complex Graphical Content Accessible to All – Doug Schepers
A11yNYC Meetup – June 13 2019 at Thoughtbot NYC
https://www.meetup.com/A11yNYC/events/261680441/
SUMMARY
Data visualization doesn’t have to be visual! Don’t assume that a chart or diagram can’t be made accessible. In this talk, you’ll learn how the brain processes data visualizations, how we can leverage this to work with other senses, and tips and best practices for making complex graphical content available to all. We’ll also offer a direct comparison on different tools and software that make it easy to ‘accessibilify’ your diagrams.
PRESENTER
Doug Schepers is the founder of Fizz Studio, a startup specializing in making accessible data visualizations. Previously, Doug defined Web technologies and standards at W3C for a decade, where he launched or worked on fundamental projects such as SVG (and the Accessible SVG Task Force), WebApps, Web Audio API, Touch Events and Pointer Events, Web Annotations, and many other technologies, as well as starting the W3C developer relations program. Working with the accessibility community at W3C inspired Doug to found Fizz Studio, based in Chapel Hill, NC.
ABOUT ACCESSIBILITY NYC
New York City is home to virtually every type of person and every type of company on earth. Our group exists to advance accessibility and inclusive design. Our goal is to bring together NYC’s accessibility community to share ideas, best practices, and our experiences. If you’re interested in accessibility and inclusive design then we want you in this group. We meet monthly, our previous presentations are archived on this YouTube channel – https://youtube.com/a11ynyc Follow us on Twitter @A11YNYC https://twitter.com/a11ynyc
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FWIW, I liked the "Affordance and Equivalence" Jane Austen gag.
Thank you for making this live. This was an awesome presentation.