Heather Neff / Smart SVGs: transforming the future of graphics #id24 2024

Join Heather S. Neff for an insightful talk on Smart SVG technology and its transformative impact on accessibility for low vision and blind users. Discover how Smart SVGs adapt to personalized accessibility settings, including user-selected colors, to provide a tailored visual experience. Learn how these innovative graphics are fully keyboard navigable, indexable, and screen reader friendly. Heather will share real-world applications and success stories, illustrating how this technology is setting a new standard for accessible digital content. About the speaker Heather is the Founder of Equivalent, the leading global accessible graphics firm for advancing disability inclusion and equality. Her more than 20 years of leadership experience driving accessible design was ignited by challenges she experienced having motor and vision disabilities. As a designer, she’s been forced to adapt, by becoming both a voice control user, and using accessibility settings on her devices such as dark mode and contrast themes. As a sought-after speaker, Ms Neff has graced numerous stages, captivating audiences with their engaging style, deep insights, and innovative approach to inclusive design. Her expertise spans across graphic design, web development and accessibility, making her a versatile and knowledgeable speaker on various fronts. A natural storyteller and communicator, Heather Neff has the exceptional ability to connect with audiences, leaving a lasting impact with their compelling narratives, actionable advice, and thought-provoking ideas. https://inclusivedesign24.org/

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