Accessibility NYC Meetup - April 3, 2025
TRANSCRIPT
https://isoc.live/a11ynyc/a11ynyc_apr_2025.txt (TXT)
https://archive.org/download/a11ynyc0425/a11ynyc0425.EN.TRANSCRIPT.pdf (PDF)
Discover how to leverage free accessibility tools to create more inclusive digital experiences. This session will explore a variety of powerful, no-cost resources that help developers, designers, and content creators identify and resolve accessibility issues efficiently.
Learn how to integrate these tools into your workflow, address common barriers, and ensure your projects are accessible to everyone. Whether you’re new to accessibility or a seasoned pro, you’ll walk away with actionable insights to enhance your work—without spending a dime.
Attendees will gain:
* A curated list of the most effective free accessibility tools available.
* Practical strategies to incorporate these tools into your SDLC/workflow.
* Insights into addressing common accessibility barriers.
* Confidence to tackle accessibility challenges at any project stage.
Key takeaways:
* Explore tools that analyze color contrast, keyboard navigation, and WCAG compliance.
* Learn how to test user interactions with free browser extensions and online platforms.
* Discover resources for improving accessible design and content creation.
This session is ideal for professionals at any stage of their accessibility journey who want to maximize impact with minimal investment.
PRESENTER
Jeremy Rivera is a Developer Advocate for Deque Systems. He is a full-stack software engineer contributing to numerous open-source projects with a preference for JavaScript and Python-related technologies. He learned American Sign Language after high school and since then has been a friend to the Deaf community. Since then, he has participated in education work promoting literacy in the language. He joined Deque to continue to make the world an accessible place for people of all backgrounds. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmr-dev/
MEETUP
https://www.meetup.com/a11ynyc/events/305974159
LIVESTREAM
Provided by Internet Society New York Chapter Accessibility SIG.
ACCREDITATION
All A11yNYC meetups are pre-approved for IAAP Continuing Accessibility Education Credits (CAEC).
SPONSORS
Thanks to AKQA, Deque, Evinced, Equal Entry, and Fable for sponsoring. Want to be a sponsor? Contact [email protected]
ABOUT ACCESSIBILITY NYC
New York City is home to virtually every type of person and every type of company on earth. Our group exists to advance accessibility and inclusive design. Our goal is to bring together NYC's accessibility community to share ideas, best practices, and our experiences. If you're interested in accessibility and inclusive design then we want you in this group. We meet monthly, our previous presentations are archived on this YouTube channel - https://youtube.com/a11ynyc Follow us on Twitter @A11YNYC https://twitter.com/a11ynyc
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