Cat Johnson

In the rapidly evolving landscape of technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands out as a game-changer our industry. But what are the implications for accessibility and building compliant and inclusive experiences?

In this talk, we will discuss AI and accessibility in all its nuances. From significant advancements that improve experiences for all users to major concerns around the ethics and organizational investments in accessibility, we will cover it all. Either way, AI is here and we got a lot to talk about to ensure accessibility remains at the forefront of our work.

There have been numerous remarkable new UX experiences developed over the years, such as cards displaying an array of products and clickable list items with dynamic menu options, among others. However, only a few are aware of the challenges involved in building structures with nested interactive elements, and unfortunately, some of them are completely inaccessible. 
In today's talk, we will explore some of these prevalent web UX patterns and delve into the hidden challenges they present. While we may be able to mitigate some of these issues, others serve as cautionary tales in accessibility.

There have been numerous remarkable new UX experiences developed over the years, such as cards displaying an array of products and clickable list items with dynamic menu options, among others. However, only a few are aware of the challenges involved in building these structures with accessibility in mind, and unfortunately, some of them are completely inaccessible. 
In today's talk, we will explore some of these prevalent web UX patterns and delve into the hidden challenges they present. While we may be able to mitigate some of these issues, others serve as cautionary tales in accessibility.