Active support from committed C-Suite leaders who drive initiatives across the organization is vital for creating and sustaining truly accessible and inclusive cultures. Such mature programs are rare, however they are the goal of every accessibility professional. While each is organizationally unique, mature accessibility programs often feature similarities in terms of structure and have evolved over time to be embedded in corporate culture. This session provides an advanced look at hard lessons learned, effective communication use cases, and proven strategies for enhancing, expanding, and sustaining a maturing accessibility program.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the accessibility landscape, learn about the latest trends and advancements in the field, and discover how to avoid pitfalls along the way.
- Delve into how to secure leadership support and effectively plan and implement advanced accessibility strategies that align with your organizational goals.
- Explore how to measure the success of your accessibility efforts, such as through the Disability Equality Index, and use these insights to continuously improve your program strategy and initiatives.
Moderator:
- Andrew Holbrook – Chief Accessibility Officer at Wells Fargo
Panelists:
- Kim Findura – Director of Web Accessibility at Prudential Financial
- Claudia Gordon – Senior DEI Consultant – Accessibility at T-Mobile
- Preety Kumar – CEO at Deque Systems
- Kelly Risser – Accessibility Banking Director at U.S. Bank