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Resources for the Journey to Screen Reader Accessibility Workshop at the Audio Developer Conference 19 November 2021
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Discussion Worksheet - Journey to Screen Reader Accessibility Workshop ADC 19 November 2021

Topic 1: Getting Started

Thinking about your current project:

  1. How accessible is the project you are working on?
  2. What is your role in adopting accessibility practices?
  3. What are the barriers you might encounter when getting started?

Topic 2: Next Steps

Thinking about potential next steps:

  1. What would you find, using a Screenreader with your product today?
  2. Where might your journey toward accessibility begin?
  3. Who could you involve both inside and outside of your organisation?

Topic 3: Making Changes

Thinking about what you have just learnt about screenreader implementation:

  1. Where might you encounter challenges in incorporating screenreader accessibility?
  2. What part of your project is the most complex to interact with?
  3. How is your project unique?
  4. What fundamental user experience assumptions might you depart from?

Feel free to use these discussion points with your team and continue the conversation about accessibility!

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Useful Resources

Thanks for joining our workshop. We hope that you find it useful and learn something about screen reader accessibility!

Here is a list of resources that you might find helpful.

Accessible Technology Frameworks and Guidelines

Screen Readers

Many different screenreader softwares are available but the most common ones are as follows:

Learn About Assistive Technology for Visual Impairments

Talking About Disability and Visual Impairments

Here are some resources that might help you understand more about different visual impairments and how to talk about disability:

Learn more about Disability activism, news, lived experiences, and designing for disability

Please note there are many more resources out there. If you have a suggestion to add, please get in touch [email protected] .

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