Beyond the Tag: Engineering Accessible Experiences

Accessibility isn’t just a checklist or a line of code, it’s a mindset baked into every product decision. In Beyond the Tag, we’ll dig into the real-world impact of digital accessibility and move past the basics of color contrast, alt text, and ARIA tags. This talk is designed for engineers, developers, UX professionals, and product teams ready to champion accessibility from design to deployment.

❯ What you’ll learn:
Whether you ship code, wireframes, or product strategies, you’ll leave with the confidence and language to lead the charge on digital accessibility in your org.

❯ About Amakeda Ponds:
Amakeda Ponds is a powerhouse in the digital space, known for blending strategic insight with bold execution. With over 15 years of experience in FinTech and content strategy, she’s helped enterprise teams and startups alike transform their approach to user experience. Her work at Citibank not only reshaped their digital communication but helped prevent $40 million in potential lawsuits, proof that her expertise doesn’t just elevate content, it protects the bottom line. As both a sought-after UX leader and a business owner, Amakeda continues to challenge the status quo, paving the way for inclusive, accessible, and high-impact digital experiences.

A Harlem girl at heart, Amakeda brings grit, grace, and a fresh pair of sneakers to every room she enters. Now based in St. Augustine, FL, she shares life with her husband and their blended family of four kids. Whether she’s coaching teams, building frameworks that scale, or advocating for equity in tech, she shows up with purpose and power, always ready to shift the narrative and open doors for others.

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