Inaccessible: The Digital Crime We Unknowingly Commit

Featuring: Megan Logsdon and Kayla Brighter

Event Sponsor: Ingage and Nesco

Event Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81050741138

SUMMARY:

We are utilizing the digital space now more than ever for everything from ordering food to buying a car. It provides endless possibilities for everyone, right? Unfortunately, one in four Americans lives with some type of impairment that can make it difficult, and sometimes impossible, to interact with businesses online. Despite advancing technology, many websites fail to take the necessary steps to include accessible data for assistive technologies. This talk will dive into what web accessibility means and who it impacts, both from the business and consumer side. We’ll explore actionable steps you can take to work to make your digital media more accessible, and profitable.

BIO:

Megan Logsdon is a full-stack web developer born and raised in the Greater Cincinnati area. She currently works at US Digital Partners and has been a champion of accessibility for their team since 2017. She enjoys hiking, tennis, and is a big Marvel fan.

Kayla Brighter is an interactive designer currently working at US Digital Partners in downtown Cincinnati. She has been a part of the design team there since 2016.