Universal Design: Improving accessibility outcomes through universal design.
Introduction
HashiCorp
What HashiCorp Does
HashiCorp Cloud Platform
HashiCorp is Open Source
a11y
Today's Agenda
What is Universal Design?
Principles of Universal Design
Universal Design...in Tech!
Action Steps
History of Universal Design
Architecture
The Curb Cut Out
Architects Got It Correct
First usage of "universal design"
Education
Education: Classroom Design
Timeline of Classroom Design
Observing the patterns in classroom design
Classroom design can influence students
Universal Design for Learning
Education: UDL
UDL in Education: Process
Legislature
Timeline
Making Progress
Fashion
Principles of Adaptable Fashion
Clothing
"Unhidden" Clothing
Face Masks
Home Goods
Home Goods that are adaptable but you might not think it to look at them
Principles of Universal Design
1. Equitable Use
2. Flexibility in Use
Simple and Intuitive Use
Perceptible Information
Tolerance for Error
Low Physical Effort
Appropriate Size for Use
What are these principles about?
Respect.
Dignity.
Choice.
Universal Design in Tech
Heuristics for interaction design
Equitable Use: Example
Flexibility in Use: Example
Simple and Intuitive Use: Example
Perceptible Information
Tolerance for Error
Low Physical Effort
Appropriate Size for Use
Three Things We Have
A New Timeline?
Action Steps!
Action Step #1
Action Step #2
Some Examples of Accessible Focus Indicators
Action Step #3
Examples of multiple authentication methods
Action Step #4
Examples of improving target sizes
Action Step #5
Examples of avoiding redundant requirements
Action Step #6
Example of how to be proactive
Action Step #7
How to identify a11y automation
Good for business. Great for users.
A final reminder
Thank you!