Accessibility in the Open - Driving Global Disability Equity Through Open Source
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Explore the intersection of accessibility, disability equity, and open source solutions in this thought-provoking lecture by Dr. Joshua Miele, a blind scientist, designer, and disability activist. Gain insights into disability-inclusive design principles and their impact on global inclusion. Discover the challenges faced by the accessibility field and potential future obstacles, with a focus on user-centered practices and the transformative potential of open source communities. Learn about Dr. Miele's innovative projects, including Tactile Maps Automated Production, YouDescribe, Show and Tell, and the Blind Arduino Project. Understand the importance of integrating universal design, accessibility engineering, and disability studies to address social and information accessibility challenges. Benefit from the speaker's extensive experience and unique perspective as a MacArthur Fellow and Principal Accessibility Researcher at Amazon's Lab126.
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Accessibility in the Open: Driving global disability equity through open source—Joshua Miele
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Paul G. Allen School