CHI 2024 Trip Report
May 20, 2024Tech4ALL Digest, June 4
June 4, 2024
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We had a strong presence at CHI 2024 last week! We presented our research on inclusive videoconferencing and fair speech AI, met and (re)connected with many old and new friends from academia and industry, and enjoyed our little (sub)team reunion at Hawaii! Check out our trip report to learn more.
One Story
“If you design something or make something that works for all people, it’s gonna be better for everybody. So, on any given day, when you do end up using an ADA feature, you have a generation of disability activists to thank for that convenience.” Full Video: >> How The Americans with Disabilities Act Changed the Built World
One Product
Include is a Figma plugin that helps designers build more accessible digital tools from the start. Full Article >> eBay just created a shortcut for building accessible websites
One Tip
“Supporting people has to be in the fabric of your organisation.” Full Article >> These organizations are helping marginalized people stay (and thrive) in their tech jobs
One Event
Date: 2024-05-27
This conference aims to advance accessibility and inclusive design in various domains. There are no formal presentations during the conference. The Conference is a flipped model where presentations are available online ahead of time so attendees can view the ones that interest them. Full Info >> Accessible Canada – Accessible World Conference
Jobs
The Wikimedia Foundation is the nonprofit that hosts Wikipedia and other free knowledge projects. They have position openings including software engineers, UX designers. Full Info >> Wikimedia Foundation
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