Accessibility Inclusion and Understanding Cognitive Disabilities

Ever wonder why the needs of users who live with cognitive disabilities are often overlooked in the accessibility process? It's easy to focus on accessibility tools, such as screen readers, as the sole area of accessibility accommodation for websites. But thoughtful choices in design and content can reach the 15.2 billion people in the US living with cognitive disabilities.

Join us for a presentation and open discussion on how developers and content managers can factor in the needs of one of the widest disability classifications, with a common sense approach to inclusion.

Topics Covered:

1. Why is accessibility "tool focused" instead of "people focused?"
2. Cognitive disabilities and how they may impact computer use
3. Tips for cognitive disability inclusion in your projects
4. How usability is improved when cognitive disabilities are accommodated

Led by WeCo Founder and President, Lynn Wehrman, who grew up with two cognitive disabilities, in a family with generations of people living with cognitive disabilities. (Learn more about Lynn's story at: https://theweco.com/weco-story/ )

Other speakers to be announced.

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