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ASU Accessibility Awareness Day advocates for a more inclusive digital future
Renowned digital inclusion strategist, author and instructor Belo Miguel Cipriani provided the featured keynote at this year's ASU Accessibility Awareness Day. Photo courtesy of ASU Enterprise Technology
November 15, 2024
By Jonathan Crowell
As technology continues to drive learning and research innovations, so do efforts to ensure digital products and environments are accessible by all.
Last week, Arizona State University hosted Accessibility Awareness Day, an annual event put together by the Universal Design and Accessible Technology Working Group. Nearly 750 individuals — including faculty, staff, students and community members — registered to attend in person or online.
Presentations covered topics such as web accessibility standards, assistive technology, personal experiences in the workplace, upcoming requirements for accessibility in digital spaces and inclusive design practices.
“Our intent is to keep the event focused on a growth mindset, and to expand people’s perspectives,” said Krista Puruhito, an associate teaching professor at ASU’s T. Denny Sanford School of Social and Family Dynamics.
Puruhito co-chaired this [...]