by Cody Ogden | at MinneBar 13 | 12:10 – 1:00 in Harriet | View Schedule
Join me as I introduce the concept of web accessibility while you pick up some technology related sign language. This session is for developers, designers, or anyone involved in building or planning technology experiences for others. Topics include defining web accessibility, the impact inaccessibility can have on your user's experience, and reviewing some tools available to evaluate your projects. I will also showcase concrete examples of accessible experiences that anyone can implement right now.
As a former sign language interpreter, I have had the unique opportunity to build an awareness through observing how disabilities affect one's experience with the world around them. I have been fortunate to incorporate that perspective into my current role as a developer, and I am excited to share my experience with you.
Slides and info: https://cjo.li/waminnebar
I'm Cody Ogden. I like to do internet things with internet people.
I've been crafting on the web since 2001, and it all started with a JavaScript program to help me cheat on math homework--fifth grade math is tough! I've held many hats in my career: individual contributor, technical lead, engineering manager, and company leadership. I've been lucky to work with companies like General Mills, Target, Best Buy, Rolex, and Charter Communications where I lead scalable, maintainable technology solutions that impact their business, people, and customers.
You might know me as the groundskeeper at the Google graveyard where I research Google's consumer product strategy and their 'killer' reputation.
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