JaxUX

Accessibility usually gets pitched as a compliance chore you bolt on at the end. Forget that. Inclusive design is just good UX for real people, and today AI can help you do it faster than ever.
In this hands-on session we will look at how real barriers show up across vision, hearing, attention, cognition, motor control, and everyday context like a noisy commute or a one-handed phone grab. Then we will put AI to work live: drafting alt text, generating captions, checking contrast, and turning confusing copy into something humans actually understand. We will also be honest about where AI gets it wrong, because it does.
Expect live demos, low-stakes audience participation, and practical tools you can use the next morning. Bring your skepticism. Leave able to design for more people, faster.

❯ Format:
This will be interactive in a workshop like environment. We will try to offer a virtual link as well for those that want to attend or watch virtually.

❯ Who is it for:
Designers, product folks, developers, marketers, and anyone AI-curious. All skill levels. No accessibility background required.

❯ Logistics:
This is a high-level sketch, not the final flow. I will tighten it as I build.

1. Why inclusive design is just good UX (and why the “compliance” framing fails)
2. How real people actually use products today, and the barriers we never notice
3. The barriers, by human need: vision, hearing, motor, cognition, attention, and context
4. Where AI speeds this up, shown live: drafting alt text, generating captions, checking contrast, and rewriting confusing copy
5. Inclusive design patterns that work right now
6. A quick real-world before and after, so the ideas feel concrete
7. Making it stick on a real team, without slowing the work down
8. AI: where it helps and where it lies, and what to trust versus double-check
9. Your toolkit: practical tools and resources you can start using right away
10. Open Q&A

❯About Our Speaker:
Chad Smith, Senior Product Designer Chad Smith is a Senior Product Designer who thrives at the intersection of complex problem-solving and rigorous execution. With over a decade of experience, Chad specializes in building digital platforms that are as accessible as they are high-performing. A CPACC-certified expert in WCAG 2.2 AA standards, he moves accessibility from a "compliance checkbox" to a core design philosophy, ensuring inclusive experiences are embedded into every interaction pattern and design system he creates.
Having led discovery, research, and experimentation across healthcare, fintech, and enterprise SaaS, Chad excels at navigating ambiguous environments to drive measurable business outcomes. He partners closely with engineering and product teams to translate evidence-based insights into intuitive, shipped improvements. Whether he’s defining complex edge cases or contributing to high-level product strategy, Chad’s work is defined by a commitment to clarity, discipline, and user trust.

❯ Date & Time:
Tuesday, July 21st

❯ Location:
Pending Confirmation: Southeast Regional Library, Room A (Southside, Jacksonville, FL)
10599 Deerwood Park Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32256

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