SXSW 2019
Equitable Design for Persons with Disabilities
Description:
While disabilities come in many varieties, adults with developmental disabilities are often overlooked - last year, we designed a workshop aimed at training members of the tech community to understand the needs of adults with developmental disabilities - the goal is to equip innovators with the knowledge and tools to test products with this community. Come learn how you can easily incorporate these methods into your own toolbox, and help us create a world of more equitable tech for all.
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Takeaways
- What are the common misconceptions about what it means to design for the PwD community? How can we counter those?
- What specific tools can the tech industry use to ensure that their products are accounting for the needs of the PwD community?
- How do we better integrate needs of adults with developmental disabilities into the early conceptualization of products?
Speakers
- Ryan Easterly, Executive Director, WITH Foundation
- Lindsay Garet, Product Manager, Sidebench
- Cassy Gibson, UX Designer, Sidebench
Organizer
Ben Nguyen, Dir of Sidebench Health, Sidebench
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