Summary
Many organizations struggle with justifying and prioritizing accessibility. One of the primary reasons is because they’re thinking about accessibility all wrong. Instead of a checklist, a list of legal requirements, or a set of shackles holding designers and developers back, it’s time to start thinking of accessibility as what it is: an opportunity to innovate! In this presentation, Fable will draw from our expertise helping organizations like yours start the accessibility journey, to change the way you think about disability, assistive technology, and accessibility. We will demonstrate that accessible products are more flexible, customizable, and useful for all users. We’ll also show you how accessibility is directly tied to the creation of many of the most exciting and innovative technologies of the last 50 years, and how it’s changed the entire world for everyone. This presentation will inspire you with the information and ideas you need to accelerate your accessibility journey.
Key Insights
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Accessibility is an opportunity for innovation, not merely compliance.
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Many features we use today (like dark mode, voice assistance) began as accessibility tools.
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One in five people live with long-term disability, and everyone will experience some form of disability in their lives.
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Inclusive design benefits all users, not just those with disabilities.
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Diversity in teams leads to more comprehensive and innovative solutions in accessibility.
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Accessibility features enhance customization which improves user experience for everyone.
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Compliance-focused design often overlooks the need for great user experiences.
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Designing for accessibility can prevent future exclusion as we age or experience temporary disabilities.
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Innovative technologies can transform accessibility challenges into mainstream advantages.
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Integrating accessibility from the beginning of the design process is more cost-efficient than retrofitting later.
Notable Quotes
"Accessibility features add customization that benefits everyone."
"Disability is an identity that we all will adopt at some point in our lives."
"The first step in accessibility is to change how we think about it."
"Every single new design language has been made accessible."
"When we build flexible products, we open up useful experiences for everyone."
"No major website today is ignoring accessibility."
"By thinking innovatively, we can unlock new possibilities in design."
"All accessible features have the potential to become mainstream if designed thoughtfully."
"We often overlook how much accessibility enriches our everyday life."
"To humanize accessibility, bring real user experiences into product development."
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