The State of Accessibility – Episode 2

Recapping the 2024 M-Enabling Summit | October 2024

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In our second episode, hosts Mark Miller and David Sloan recap their M-Enabling Summit experience. David discussed key takeaways from his round table discussion “Closing the Web Accessibility Gap: Thinking Out of the Box.” Mark shared his experience from the expo floor.

If you didn’t have a chance to make it to this event, or you want to relive the experience all over again, check out our latest episode of the State of Accessibility Podcast!

Related Resources

Ableism

David shared a few topics discussed during the M-Enabling panel, one being ableism. Our Knowledge Center team breaks down what ablism is; check it out to learn more. Go deeper with John McKnabb’s talk from the University of Guelph Accessibility Conference, “Disability Etiquette – Working with Colleagues and Clients Who Have Disabilities.”

John’s session uncovers best practices for making your colleagues with disabilities feel more included, helping you avoid ableist behavior and awkward situations.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Another popular topic at M-Enabling was AI and how it will change the accessibility landscape. If you’re new to AI, Ricky Onsman provides an introduction to AI and accessibility testing to get you started.

After you learn the basics, take your AI and accessibility testing journey one step further with Ricky’s CSUN 2024 session “What AI Can Do For (and To) Existing Web Accessibility Tools.”

Maturing Accessibility Programs and KPIs

On the M-Enabling Expo floor, Mark shared some common themes he discussed with attendees, including maturing accessibility programs.

If your organization is at the stage where you’re ready to take your program to the next level, check out this interview with Mark — he shares the KPIs you’ll want to track for success.

Mark also hosted a recent webinar offering expert tips for shifting your accessibility program from one-time audits to long-term strategies. He shared the key stages of maturing your accessibility program, the importance of securing executive buy-in, and practical techniques for ensuring long-term success.

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