
Digital Accessibility We’re Not Going to Design Things That Disable People
Aug 20, 2023
Gareth Ford Williams, an accessibility consultant, talks about inclusive design and accessibility in product development. He discusses his experience managing the assistive technology team at the BBC and the importance of considering user experience from an inclusive perspective. Gareth reflects on his personal experience growing up in a school for disabled children and shares the challenges of scaling accessibility efforts in a massive organization like the BBC. The chapter also emphasizes the significance of font usage in designing for digital accessibility.
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1 2 3 4 5
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Inclusive Design and Accessibility
03:17 • 6min
Growing Up in a Progressive School for Disabled Children
09:18 • 7min
The Importance of Starting with People and Understanding the Needs of the Audience
15:57 • 14min
Designing for Digital Accessibility: Categories and Passion
29:47 • 3min
