Content Strategy Insights Mike Gifford: Accessibility, Sustainability, and Content Management
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Oct 1, 2024 Mike Gifford, the open standards and practices lead at Civic Actions, dives into the vital intersection of web accessibility and digital sustainability. He highlights the environmental impact of online practices and the importance of integrating accessibility from development's start. The conversation stresses collaboration between content creators and engineers to ensure resource-efficient systems. Mike covers the role of user testing, especially with individuals with disabilities, and advocates for a holistic approach that includes all disciplines in content management.
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Similarities Between Accessibility and Sustainability
- Accessibility and sustainability are often overlooked until the end of a project.
- Both require internal leadership or legislation to prioritize and fund.
Measuring Accessibility and Sustainability
- Measuring accessibility and sustainability purely technically is difficult.
- User interaction is necessary for accurate assessment of effectiveness.
Acknowledge Limitations
- Acknowledge the limitations of our planet and the importance of sustainability.
- Recognize that digital abundance is a myth in a finite world.