Regine Gilbert on Accessibility & Inclusive Design

12/04/2021 48 min Episodio 4
Regine Gilbert on Accessibility & Inclusive Design

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In this episode, Andy and Lisa talk to the designer, speaker, and educator Regine Gilbert. Regine is the author of "Inclusive Design for a Digital World: Designing with Accessibility in Mind." Regine explains what accessibility means and consider why makers and business don't build accessible products—and how to shift that trend. Regine also offers advice for designers and makers who work in organizations where accessibility and inclusive design aren't priorities. Episode transcript   About Regine Gilbert Regine Gilbert is a user experience designer, educator, and international public speaker with over 10 years of experience working in the technology arena. She has a strong belief in making the world a more accessible place—one that starts and ends with the user.  Regine's areas of research focus are digital accessibility, inclusive design, and immersive experiences. In 2019, Regine's first book, 'Inclusive Design for a Digital World: Designing with Accessibility in Mind (Design Thinking) was released through Apress publishing. Regine's Twitter handle: @reg_inee Regine's website   People & Places Regine Talks About Doug North Cook NYU Tandon School of Engineering - Integrated Design & Media, M.S.   Gus Chalkias Kat Holmes  A11Y – Meetup Groups  National Association of Black Journalists Matt May – Head of Inclusive Design at Adobe Don Norman article, "I wrote the book on user-friendly design. What I see today horrifies me"  Association for the Advancement of Assistive Technology in Europe W3C – Accessibility The WebAIM Million The Blind Man Who Invented Cruise Control XR Axis – Virtual, Augmented, & Mixed Reality for People with Disabilities ARISA Lab NASA Soundscapes