Category: a11y

The User Experience Professionals Association of Minnesota (UXPA-MN) is a community of user-centered advocates. I’m a member and a fan. Their April event is being held this Thursday.

Please join us at UXPA for a conversation on accessibility with our wonderful guests who are passionate and seasoned a11y advocates.

We will talk about the Journey from UX to a11y – infusing a11y into daily life as a UX professional. Usability and accessibility are not separated from each other, and as designers we need to learn to be more inclusive in the design process. We will also touch on the future of accessibility, a11y and UX ways of working, and better ways to measure a11y.

Minnesota UXPA

Follow this link to register for the event.

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