Thursday
Room 3
13:40 - 14:40
(UTC+02)
Talk (60 min)
Accessibility by Everyone (and for Everyone)
In a world where technology use is becoming a necessity rather than a shiny toy, gone are the days where a household didn’t even own a computer, instead everyone over the age of 5 is expected to have at minimum a smart phone or tablet.
But as we build the digital tools that people need for their day-to-day, we can accidentally put barriers in the way of those with disabilities, preventing them from using the tools, preventing them from being a part of our technology dependent society.
Not everyone uses technology the same way, which is why making sure we’re building accessible technologies is so important, why we need to ensure that **everyone** can use it, even in ways that are different from how we expect.
Join me as we look at how we can make our technologies more accessible, who benefits (spoiler alert, it’s everyone) and why it’s everyone’s responsibility to make this possible and not just “someone else’s job”.
Amy Kapernick
Amy is a business owner, senior developer, mentor and international conference speaker. She has a passion for sharing knowledge with the community with a focus on nurturing the next generation of developers. This has led to her organising and volunteering at events, running technical workshops, and writing and producing her own video content. She also regularly presents and keynotes at events all over the world, informing and entertaining audiences from a variety of industries and backgrounds.
A familiar face in the developer community Amy volunteers her time with several groups, including DDD Perth as Vice Chair and Director of Conference Content, Perth Azure User Group as one of the organising team and She Codes as a regular mentor. These contributions are not unnoticed, as she’s been recognised as a Microsoft MVP and a Twilio Champion since 2019 for her contributions to the tech community and ongoing commitment to helping those around her.