Overview
This session covers what Project Managers and Product Owners need to know about digital accessibility so that they can work with teams to prioritize work as part of accessibility projects (such as remediations). The session also focuses on the impact of accessibility as a requirement on their day-to-day activities, as well as in the long-term success of an accessibility program.
Speaker Bio
Jeff is UsableNet’s director of accessibility operations and advices companies around the world on best practices in website accessibility and integrating accessibility into their processes. He’s been with UsableNet for more than a decade and is a Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies by the International Association of Accessibility Professionals. In addition, Jeff’s a creative entrepreneur and co-wrote the book “Content for Everyone: A Practical Guide for Creative Entrepreneurs to Produce Accessible and Usable Web Content.”
Michele oversees the presale engineering team and the post-sales engagements focusing on ensuring UsableNet’s client success in their digital accessibility program. Michele’s journey at UsableNet started in 2001 as webmaster for the UsableNet website. His role changed in the course of 20 years, evolving to outsourcing manager first, through Project Manager Director and Head of Delivery Operations. Thanks to experience gathered in over two decades, Michele and his teams educate companies into identifying the most appropriate way to approach web accessibility considering the specific needs and environment. Michele is also the co-author of “Content for Everyone: A Practical Guide for Creative Entrepreneurs to Produce Accessible and Usable Web Content.”
Objective
During this webinar you'll learn how to:
- Identify the necessary competences that a PM/PO needs to gather
- Identify the main PM/PO responsibilities when involved in an accessibility program
- Understand the importance of using the right language according to the different audiences within an accessibility program
- Understand the main strategies to be able to plan and prioritize for accessibility