Intersectional disability and its importance in accessibility

This event is hosted in partnership with The A11Y Global Collective Meetup (https://www.meetup.com/A11YCollective), presented by an A11yChi co-organizer Santina Croniser!

Description:
We all navigate the world as multifaceted individuals, regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, or ability. Why doesn’t disability representation better reflect intersectionality and diversity? This discussion explores the ways disability disproportionately affects LGBTQAI+ and BIPOC communities. You’ll walk away with better awareness of the issues affecting marginalized communities as well as understanding why accessibility opens the path to digital inclusion.

About the Speaker:
Santina Croniser (she/her) (https://www.linkedin.com/in/santinacroniser/) is a senior accessibility engineer at VMware who is passionate about promoting disability awareness. She provides accessibility guidance for both designers and engineers working within design systems. While working in the field for over 10 years, she’s engaged with and advised several organizations such as not-for-profits, higher education, startups, and Fortune 500 companies (including contract work within FAANG). She is IAAP WAS certified, and co-organizes Chicago’s Digital Accessibility and Inclusive Design Meetup.

Schedule:
8-9pm ET // 7-8pm CT // 6-7pm MT // 5-6pm Pacific Time - Presentation and Q&A

• American Sign Language interpreter will be available
• Live captioning: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=CDA