PhillyCHI - Web Accessibility - Kel Smith

Date: June 12 2008

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Website: http://phillychi.acm.org/?p=70

About This Event

Date: Thursday, 6/12/2008
Time: 6 - 8PM
Location: Hunt Room, Hamilton Hall, University of the Arts
320 South Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
RSVP: phillychi@gmail.com

About the Presentation
A California federal judge's recent decision not to dismiss a discrimination case against retailer Target Corp has possibly opened the door to future Internet-related Americans with Disabilities Act claims. The ruling, believed to be the first indicating that the ADA can apply to the Internet, brings to light issues surrounding web accessibility and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.

In this presentation, Kel Smith will speak about the concept of barrier-free UX, describe the practical benefits of compliance, explore the legal and technical history of accessibility, and offer advice to those who want to design attractive websites that meet the needs of all users.

About the Speaker
Kel Smith is a conceptual technologist specializing in the design and usability of digital experiences, with stints at such companies as GlaxoSmithKline and Yellowbook. His strong interest in web accessibility has resulted in published articles, lectures and seminars; his piece titled "The Missing Link" appeared in The Practical Lawyer and Experience Magazine, and he was recently interviewed by Bill Cullifer for the WOW Technology Minute series.

In February 2008, Kel launched Anikto LLC to promote accessibility tactics across multiple disciplines and markets. He is currently the Director of Design and Development for Tandem Learning, a company specializing in highly-interactive, multimedia training experiences.

About the Sponsor
Avenue A | Razorfish is one of the largest interactive marketing and technology services agencies in the world. The company helps industry leaders such as Starwood Hotels, Kraft, Ford Motor Company and Carnival Cruise Lines use digital channels to acquire and service customers.

Visit http://www.avenuea-razorfish.com for more information.

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Tags

design, usability, web accessibility