Digital Accessibility as a Mindset
The Benefits of Digital Accessibility
A course by Margot Gabel , Digital Designer
About the video: The Benefits of Digital Accessibility
Overview
“Now, I will talk about why it is crucial to make digital accessibility a necessity when designing. ”
In this video lesson Margot Gabel addresses the topic: The Benefits of Digital Accessibility, which is part of the Domestika online course: Digital Accessibility as a Mindset. Learn how to prioritize digital accessibility in your design process from start to finish..
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson, we will talk about why it is crucial to make digital accessibility a necessity when designing. Let's think about this simple example related to architecture. Imagine a wheelchair ramp in a museum. It does not only benefit wheelchair users, but facilitates access for people pushing a stroller, elderly people with low mobility, for example, or even just you dragging a super heavy suitcase up. Why shouldn't websites follow the same thinking? According to the World Health Organization, there are around 1 billion people in the world with a recognized disability. If you add to thi...”
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Course summary for: Digital Accessibility as a Mindset
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Digital Design, Digital Product Design, UX / UI, Web Design
Margot Gabel
A course by Margot Gabel
Margot Gabel is a passionate Digital Designer with a deep commitment to inclusive design practices. Currently working as a Design Lead at Build in Amsterdam, she brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her role. Originally from Strasbourg, France, Margot studied Applied Arts in Lyon and digital design in Paris.
Through her collaboration with a web accessibility foundation, Margot's perspective on digital design was forever changed. She realized the importance of designing digital experiences that are accessible and can be used by everyone, sparking her dedication to sharing her knowledge and raising awareness of digital accessibility.
Margot's work extends beyond her professional endeavors, as she has delivered lectures on the topic at conferences like Awwwards. She is known for her commitment to empathy-driven design and continuously challenges the status quo.
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