Scheduled at 9:00 am in Penrose 2 on Friday, November 15.
#39604Speaker(s)
- Jeremy Gonzales, Senior Accessibility Analyst, Siteimprove
Session Details
- Length of Session: 1-hr
- Format: Lecture
- Expertise Level: All Levels
- Type of session: General Conference
Summary
You've been tasked with making your digital assets accessible, but where do you start? We'll embark on my journey in managing digital assets for accessibility compliance, from identification, to remediation and beyond. Benefit from insights into getting a handle on our digital assets, choosing a remediation strategy, developing effective policies, and creating trainings for your content creators. Discover practical tips for ensuring inclusivity in your digital ecosystem.
Abstract
Drawing from my experience in higher education as my institutions primary web designer/developer, we'll go on the journey through the various stages of digital asset management, from identification, to remediation and beyond.
We'll begin by discussing the importance of identifying digital assets residing within an organization's domain and determining who's responsible for evaluating their accessibility compliance and remediation. We'll highlight key strategies and tools for conducting thorough accessibility assessments, emphasizing the need for a proactive approach to ensure inclusivity across all digital properties.
Moving beyond identification, we'll delve into the process of choosing an effective remediation strategy for addressing accessibility issues. Gain practical insights and best practices for prioritizing remediation efforts, optimizing resources, and fostering collaboration among stakeholders to achieve sustainable accessibility improvements.
Finally, we'll explore guidance on developing accessibility policies and trainings tailored to the unique needs of an organization. We'll also examine effective communication strategies for promoting accessibility awareness and fostering a culture of inclusion within the workplace.
Throughout the presentation, I'll offer actionable tips and real-world examples to help attendees navigate the complexities of digital asset management for accessibility. From leveraging automated tools to dealing with the bureaucracy, attendees will gain valuable insights into optimizing their digital ecosystem for accessibility compliance.
By the end of the presentation, attendees will have a deeper understanding of the importance of accessibility in digital asset management and be equipped with practical strategies for ensuring inclusivity across their organization's digital platforms.
Keypoints
- Identifying digital assets, and their owners, within a domain is proactive approach to ensure inclusivity
- An effective remediation strategy prioritizes efforts, optimizes resources, and fosters collaboration
- Developing effective accessibility policies and trainings tailored to an organization ensures success.
Disability Areas
All Areas
Topic Areas
Assistive Technology, Faculty Development & Support, Legal, Other, Procurement, Uncategorized, Web/Media/App Access
Speaker Bio(s)
Jeremy Gonzales
Jeremy is a seasoned Senior Accessibility Analyst specializing in manual accessibility testing at Siteimprove, since March 2022.
Prior to his current role, his journey into the realm of accessibility began in higher education, as a Web Designer/Developer, where he first ignited his passion for inclusive digital experiences. Jeremy played a pivotal role in ensuring that the institution's digital presence was made accessible to all users. He not only led the charge in implementing accessibility best practices but also actively participated in accessibility working groups, where he contributed to the development of accessible policies and training programs aimed at fostering an inclusive digital environment.
With a passion for making the web more accessible, Jeremy brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his role at Siteimprove, where he continues to champion accessibility initiatives and advocate for digital inclusion.